Step inside this custom-built cottage by Spencer Douglas together with Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the waterfront of Mirror Lake, a small lake along the Indian River between Lake Muskoka and Lake Rosseau, Ontario, Canada. Mirror Lake Cottage is a modestly sized yet impactful lake retreat. The 3,400-square-foot cottage accommodates a family with two adult […]
Bigwin Cottage is a lakeside dream house designed by Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the Lake of Bays, a private island paradise in Ontario, Canada. Perfectly situated along the edge of the historic Bigwin Island Golf Course, this transitional-style cottage is surrounded by rolling Muskoka terrain and accessible only by water. Crafted to balance everyday living […]
Nestled at the north end of Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada, this gorgeous transitional retreat blends sleek contemporary architecture with timeless Muskoka character, crafted by Sophie Clapperton Designs along with Steenhof Engineering. Topajo Cottage (pronounced top-uh-joe) offers 5,800 square feet of living space that overlooks the lake. There is also an accompanying 1.5-story, 2.5-slip boathouse and three-car garage on […]
Shaped like an observation tower, this striking Fishers Island retreat was conceived by Haver Skolnick Architects as their own personal escape, perched on a hill to capture panoramic ocean views. Located on Fishers Island, just off the coast of New York, the tower house was designed and owned by the architects as a private getaway. The […]
Constructed in 1899, this beautiful cottage in Garrison, New York, in the Hudson Valley has been thoughtfully renovated by Garrison Foundry for modern family living while preserving its historic charm. Encompassing 2,800 square feet, the home preserves its timeless charm while offering contemporary comfort. The new roofline was reimagined to accommodate three children’s bedrooms, each […]
This rustic post and beam cottage was reimagined by Rapp Construction Management, together with the Brooklyn-based design firm and furniture company ZZ Driggs, and is nestled in the charming town of Pine Plains, New York. Set on a 40-acre property, nature and vistas of the Taconic Mountains surround this warm and welcoming house in the […]
CWB Architects has completely transformed this beach-chic cottage in the charming, historic seaside community of Amagansett, New York. This 520-square-foot fisherman’s shack was originally built and modestly expanded during the 1910s and 20s, and never benefited from a consistent master planner. This resulted in a hodgepodge of small rooms under a low-slung roof, with an irresistibly […]
This modern cottage-style lake house was beautifully crafted by Kligerman Architecture & Design in collaboration with Morgan-Keefe Builders. It is situated within the private lake community, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, in South Carolina. There are several benefits to residing in this community, including lakeside luxury living and world-class golf. Set a hundred feet above a […]
Built circa 1910, this stone house was enhanced with a beautiful addition by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, in collaboration with Rittenhouse Builders, located in the heart of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Fallowfield Cottage sits nestled on the hillside of the former Ludington Estate. The quaint home also included an existing garage that was too small for today’s […]
This beautiful lakefront cottage was designed by Sketch Design Build together with MK & Company, nestled on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The homeowners opted for a white color palette for their 3,250 square foot home. This creates a light and airy atmosphere, however, Kaj Designs wanted to infuse warmth into the house by introducing natural […]
