This historic gambrel-roofed cottage was completely reimagined by Kevin Browne Architecture, nestled on Cousins Island, an island in Casco Bay within the town of Yarmouth, Maine. Perched on a bluff that gently descends to the waters of Casco Bay, this cottage stands as one of the island’s oldest remaining dwellings. Originating in 1905, this heritage […]
This modern lakeside cottage was designed by Pearson Design Group, nestled along the rocky shores of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana. The property was on a steep incline and had several water issues which made it a challenge to construct this home. After a site visit, the architects conceptualized a five-level vertical camp that begins […]
Archer & Buchanan Architecture has designed this enchanting getaway cottage in the spirit of a J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit House, nestled on a sprawling 27-acre countryside property in Mosier, Oregon. The resulting project, the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll, is positioned on the edge of a steep hillside with sweeping views over a serene pond framed by […]
Kennebunk River Architects have designed this breathtaking shingle-style beach cottage located amidst the coastal sand dunes of Biddeford, Maine. Envisioned as a vacation home, this property presented the project team with a myriad of challenges, including navigating Shore Land Zoning and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection regulations. To add to the complexity, the property […]
This beautiful waterfront cottage was designed by Ron Brenner Architects in collaboration with Kyle Hunt & Partners, nestled along Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Built on a challenging, narrow lake-front site, this elegant cottage was designed to take in grand views of Lake Minnetonka while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. Height restrictions allowed for unique gabled rooflines and cozy […]
Mindy Gayer Design has undertaken a complete transformation of a cottage-inspired house that is located in Orange County, California over the course of about a year. The homeowners are newlyweds with a baby on the way, who purchased this as a starter home. The goal of the designer was to create a charming and inspired […]
A year-long endeavor by Kandrac & Kole Interior Design this project entailed a complete gut renovation of a lakeside cottage situated on Lake Santeetlah in Robbinsville, North Carolina. The designer and her family finds solace in this retreat, which serves as a tranquil sanctuary away from their bustling Atlanta lives. Encompassing 2,400 square feet of living […]
This modern redwood cottage was designed by Richardson Pribuss Architects, nestled amidst the lush redwood forest of Mill Valley, California. During their vacation, the owners found a rundown, 800-square-foot cabin situated on a 4,600-square-foot lot, nestled between a majestic redwood grove and larger single-family homes. While most home homeowners would desire a home larger than […]
This historic Tudor cottage was completely reimagined to its original 1930s splendor by KGA Studio Architects, located in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. The homeowners tasked the team to retain the spirit of the home’s historic Tudor design while removing and renovating outdated features that no longer work for his family’s lifestyle. Past remodels also had […]
This charming Dutch colonial house was designed for a family of eight by Bradford R. Houston Design in collaboration with Brandon Bodell Construction, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This lot presented many challenges with slope, setback requirements, the shape of the lot, and the owner’s desire to have an indoor sport court but the project […]
