Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has transformed a cottage into an inviting beach house retreat complete with luxe details, situated along the shoreline of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington. The homeowners of this cottage opted to renovate instead of purchasing a larger new home. They enlisted the architects to help them re-invigorate their retreat, […]
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has designed this timeless beach house as a forever home for a Seattle couple, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. This dwelling takes its inspiration from the island’s old beach houses, which held special memories for the owner from her childhood summers. The home seamlessly blends in with its surroundings, while evoking a sense […]
Designed by de Reus Architects with interior design by Philpotts, the 6,000-square-foot, LEED Silver vacation house is about creating a sanctuary in Maui, Hawaii where a multigenerational family can share experiences and create memories. Overlooking Maui’s southern shore with views of the ocean, mountain landscapes, and other nearby islands, the home was designed to experience […]
Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home—doubling the livable area while lightly touching the delicate ecology of the waterfront of the Hood Canal, Washington. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Located on the eastern shore of Hood Canal […]
Hanley Development together with Sophie Metz Design has designed this light and airy getaway home situated on Nantucket, a tiny, isolated island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Encompassing 5,022 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, and six-and-a-half bathrooms, this open-concept design was created with family-style living and entertaining in mind. Set in an ideal […]
Mark English Architects together with Katie Monkhouse Interior Design have renovated this beautiful 1940s-style house located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Situated just a few blocks from the Ocean Beach area, this family home is a reflection of the homeowner’s aesthetic and lifestyle. Channeling the surrounding neighborhood, the color palette selected […]
This gorgeous oceanside house was designed by Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects, perched on the bluffs of Carpinteria, a charming coastal community near Santa Barbara, California. The homeowners had a list of requirements before the construction of their beachside residence, this included two bedrooms for the couple’s grown sons, sumptuous guest quarters, a tennis court, an […]
Nestled at the mouth of the river in Biddeford, Maine, this beautiful beach-chic cottage was reimagined by Whitten Architects for a couple who enjoys entertaining. The goal of this remodel project was to preserve as much as possible of the existing structure. This required that the architects work within the confines of the original layout, […]
Situated near the scenic shores of Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, this 1980s-era timber frame residence received a remarkable revival courtesy of John Buckley Architecture & Design. The well-worn interior underwent a comprehensive transformation, with thoughtful modifications to both the first and second levels. The primary goal was to rekindle the essence of a […]
Overlooking Pear Tree Point Beach in Darien, Connecticut, this gorgeous shingle-style beach house was beautifully designed by Austin Patterson Disston Architects. Nestled on a corner property, ensuring privacy was paramount in conceiving this cozy abode for a young family. The design focused on creating secluded yard spaces while preserving lovely water vistas. The house features front, […]
