This custom-built home by First Lamp Architecture is a marvelous example of how Scandinavian design can be easily integrated into a home that respects the local neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, while showcasing the homeowner’s style. The home’s exterior features two offset gables, which create a visual separation between the main part of the home and […]

Robbins Architecture, in partnership with Insignia Homes, has renovated the interior and exterior of this lakeside midcentury gem, originally designed in 1956 by Winston Elting in Southwest Michigan. The overhaul of this home respects the midcentury design principles yet feels modern and fresh, not weighed down by the past. The utter simplicity of the original […]

Architectural studio Shepherd Resources has designed this contemporary mountain house, nestled on a spectacular 60-acre property bordering Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. This incredible dwelling boasts unparalleled views of Long’s Peak, the Twin Sisters, and Estes Cone. The central fireplace is suspended from the primary living space’s ceiling, accompanied by a fabulous […]

Modern rustic living rooms exude warmth, nostalgia, and comfort. They range from authentic Western designs featuring large stone fireplaces, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and contemporary furnishings to modern white-walled spaces enhanced with rustic accents made from natural materials such as leather and reclaimed wood. When designing your space, be sure to integrate plenty of natural […]

Heliotrope Architects designed this modern jewel-box home in collaboration with Ore Studios, nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully on a rocky, wind-swept shoreline, this 1,600-square-foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape through retractable screens […]

This custom-designed home was completed by Spivey Architects, located in Mount Pleasant, a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina. Having remodeled in the past, the homeowners decided to build this time, finding a beautiful property in the Brickyard Plantation neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. This particular area contains 513 acres, more than 100 of […]

A Parallel Architecture, in collaboration with Allison Burke Interior Design, has reimagined this mid-century home overlooking Lake Austin, a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. Nestled on a sprawling hillside property, this 4,800-square-foot dwelling weaves through a series of existing brick walls and foundations to create an entirely new experience of the […]

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects has designed the ‘river house,’ a rural retreat for a Chicago-based family along the shores of the St. Joe River in the small town of Buchanan, Michigan. Nestled on a 14-acre property, the home captures views of the river on one side and a meadow on the other, providing the family […]

Marie Flanigan Interiors has beautifully reimagined a 1907 farmhouse in Brenham, Texas, blending modern furnishings with the traditional structure to maintain a sense of history. The designer helped the family create their dream farmhouse, celebrating a slower pace of living with a sophisticated touch. The historic home is nestled into a hillside, with sweeping views […]

This gorgeous traditional-style stone house, designed by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, is situated in Chadds Ford, a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Named “Fox Hollow Residence,” the original historic home on the property was destroyed in a devastating fire that left only remnants of its structure. Timberlane Shutters custom-made the shutters on the exterior facade, and […]