This colonial-style farmhouse underwent a stunning renovation and expansion by Period Architecture, located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In the early 19th century, the house was owned by Jesse Leedom in 1848, and later by his son J. Jones Leedom in 1884. The home was constructed with brown fieldstone walls, a center hall, and simple details […]
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A seaside cottage retreat in New Hampshire with warm and inviting interiors
This seaside cottage retreat has undergone a complete renovation by TMS Architects, in collaboration with CM Ragusa Builders, located in the charming coastal town of North Hampton, New Hampshire. The homeowners of this cottage felt that the existing spaces were too small and too separated from one another to suit their needs. They have a […]
Charming stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania gets restored to its former glory
This 1776 stone farmhouse has undergone a historic restoration by Period Architecture, situated in Media, a town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In the midst of the Revolutionary War, a prominent farmer named John Edwards erected a charming stone farmhouse high on an earthen mound overlooking his lush 300-acre estate. Over two centuries later, the prominent farmer’s […]
A 1961 Seattle home renovation restores this midcentury to its former glory
This 1961 hillside midcentury home, completely transformed by Shed Architecture & Design, boasts sweeping views over Lake Washington in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood. Architect George Lucker originally constructed the dwelling, which was updated to suit a modern lifestyle and embrace the view while retaining its original character. This hillside home’s original footprint was 1,460 square feet, […]
Before & After: Midcentury ranch house gets amazing makeover in California
Susan Jay Design was responsible for completely transforming this 1970s midcentury modern ranch house, nestled in Sullivan Canyon, a small equestrian community in Brentwood, a district of Los Angeles, California. This recently renovated home lies in a magical area where cars are required to travel at 10 mph and occasionally you’ll encounter an equestrian on horseback […]
An epic desert house on Camelback Mountain with indoor-outdoor living
The Ranch Mine redesigned this mountainside home into a two-story stucco box that provides a fabulous indoor/outdoor lifestyle in Phoenix, Arizona. The ‘Red Rocks’ house sits on the steep terrain of the iconic Camelback Mountain, providing sweeping views of the downtown Phoenix skyline. When the owners approached the architects about their original home, they expressed […]
A midcentury modern home in Palm Springs gets a remarkable update
H3K Home+Design is responsible for the brilliant renovation of this midcentury modern home located in Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of Southern California. The architects collaborated closely with the owners to bring this 1958 William Krisel-designed retreat back to its midcentury roots while infusing it with the charms of their favorite vacation destination, […]
This North Carolina lake house gets transformed with natural elements
Allard + Roberts Interior Design in collaboration with M.S. Hammett Construction has completely reimagined a fabulous lake house retreat situated on Lake Lure, North Carolina. Purchased as a vacation home for three generations of family, the dwelling underwent an incredible transformation. Upon their initial walkthrough, the design team encountered fireplaces clad with hefty stone and a […]
Before & After: A 1960s ranch house in Colorado gets a fabulous update
This 1960s ranch-style house that was once full of small, dark rooms has been completely transformed by KGA Studio Architects, situated on a spacious lot in Cherry Hills Village, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The homeowners, a family of four, loved the property’s mature landscaping but knew that the original 4,000 square home needed to […]
Before & After: Family home in Illinois gets a cozy and inviting makeover
Chad Esslinger Design has completely renovated the entire first floor of his personal family home located in Downers Grove, a village in DuPage County, Illinois. The remodel of this project entailed an overhaul of the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, family room, living room, entry, and staircase. Continue below to see the pictures of this family […]