Olson Kundig Architects designed this beach house sanctuary in Tofino, a town on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house connects the drama of the nearby ocean with the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. This dwelling mainly consists […]
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This timeworn Stinson Beach house becomes a cozy coastal escape
A weathered beach house in Stinson Beach, California, has undergone an extensive renovation by Butler Armsden Architects. Encompassing 2,000 square feet of living space, this beach retreat challenged the architects to embrace its waterfront location. This house is nestled on the thin strip of land between Bolinas Bay and its lagoon, reaching out to the water […]
Tour this inviting Newport Beach house that celebrates indoor-outdoor living
Brandon Architects and Patterson Customs Homes created this incredibly inviting beach house situated on Lido Isle, a desirable housing community on an island in the middle of Newport Bay in Newport Beach, California. This custom-designed 3,245-square-foot residence embraces the strata lifestyle by opening up to the pedestrian pathway. Traditional materials, including white-washed brick, steel doors and […]
A contemporary Newport Beach home gets insanely beautiful transformation
Brandon Architects, in partnership with Erica Bryen Design, has reimagined this former vacation rental into a stunning oceanfront home in Newport Beach, Orange County, California. This home offers show-stopping new living spaces with stylish details, an attractive color palette, and layers of texture at every turn. Step out onto the rooftop deck to find plenty […]
Insanely beautiful shingle style beach house overlooking Lake Minnetonka
This stunning shingle-style beach house is the work of Swan Architecture, nestled on Lake Minnetonka, an inland lake just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. Incredible sunsets over the lake attracted the homeowners to this beautiful property. Additionally, childhood memories of summers spent at a lakeside cottage inspired the design of this home. The finished product is a […]
Step into this coastal dream house with stunning details in Ponte Vedra Beach
Kipling House Interiors, based in Minnesota, is responsible for the interior design of this gorgeous coastal dream house located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The designer had just eight months to complete the project, infusing a fresh beach chic vibe throughout and creating ample functional living spaces to meet the lifestyle needs of a busy […]
Step inside this beautiful New England home with a beach house vibe
Hutker Architects, in partnership with Realm Interiors, is responsible for the ground-up construction of this home, situated near the coast in Massachusetts, that embraces a beach house vibe. The designer infused the house with warmth, interest, and comfort. With a modified open floor plan and a flood of natural light in the many windows and […]
This Laguna Beach house offers a modern sanctuary with casual-luxe interiors
This modern beach house was beautifully designed by Brandon Architects in partnership with Hawk + Co., located in Laguna Beach, California. Inspired by the architecture of the home first, the drama comes from the stark contrast of the black and white finishing and dynamic red cedar wood batten ceiling; it feels strong and edited. The […]
Step into this Nantucket seaside sanctuary with a beach-chic atmosphere
Designed by Ike Kligerman Barkley, this delightful seaside sanctuary in Nantucket, Massachusetts, was created as a summer getaway for a young family. Embracing a breezy beach-style aesthetic, this home maintains the integrity of the local shingle-style architecture, while offering a fresh and inviting place to relax. Once dark and enclosed, the residence was transformed to […]
This shingle-style waterfront house offers a peaceful respite on Cape Cod
This beautiful shingle-style waterfront house was designed and built by John Dvorsack Architect together with McPhee Associates, located in Falmouth, a town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Created as a seasonal retreat, this dwelling showcases the ocean views front and center on the interior while offering a waterfront living space on the exterior. The architect designed […]