This gorgeous Mediterranean-style garden cottage was reimagined by Tom Meaney | Architect, together with Giffin & Crane, located in Santa Barbara, California. Accents of copper, stone, and leaded glass help to infuse character into this once-informal cottage. A large bay window provides an inviting feature of the private entry court to the house. To preserve […]
This modern weekend retreat with a facade of wood and steel shipping containers is located in Union Pier, Michigan, designed by Fredman Design Group. The retreat is the designer’s own personal home that she shares with her partner. A blending of traditional and industrial elements, the designer felt inspired to get creative. The architect noted that […]
Lane McNab Interiors transformed a 1920s Spanish Mediterranean cottage, merging the warmth and character of the home’s original architecture with the sleek, modern lines of Italian design, situated in a vibrant neighborhood of West Berkeley, California. This project presented an intriguing challenge: to harmonize the distinct, handcrafted essence and charm of the Spanish cottage with the […]
Visbeen Architects designed this inviting lakeside cottage, nestled on a narrow lakefront bluff in Saugatuck, a charming coastal town in Michigan. Encompassing 3,678 square feet of living space, the architect designed an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. […]
Peterssen Keller Architecture, together with Martha Dayton Design has crafted this gabled cottage-style house that combines traditional charm with modern touches, situated in Kenwood, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The property features a wooded backyard with a pathway that leads through a meadow and down to the Kenilworth Trail. To top it off, the home is […]
Nestled along the shores of North Arm Bay on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, Minnesota, this exceptional cottage-style Craftsman home crafted by Alexander Design Group and building company Stonewood offers lakeside luxury at its finest. Built with integrity and full of craftsmanship, this house is one-of-a-kind. Classic, versatile, family-friendly, and full of great views – both inside […]
PKA Architecture, in collaboration with designer Yvonne Jacobs, has created this cottage-style lakefront retreat situated against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Okoboji, Iowa. This new 4,400-square-foot home was designed for a property that had been in the homeowner’s family for generations. When they decided to build a new retreat for their family to enjoy, they […]
Whitten Architects completely refreshed this dilapidated cottage and created an energy-efficient collection of buildings for living, gathering, and connecting with the small island community in Casco Bay, Maine. This home is nestled on a peninsula along Casco Bay in the town of Harpswell, a picturesque fishing town made up of small islands renowned for its […]
This gorgeous hobbit-inspired home, reimagined by McBride Architects and John Ferguson Interiors, is situated on the cliffs of Snedens Landing, Palisades, New York. Overlooking the Hudson River, this unique stone cottage was purchased in 2018 and was completely transformed to celebrate the house’s inherent charm and character. The residence, devoid of straight lines and brimming […]
b Architecture Studio has completely transformed this compact 850-square-foot beach house to live larger than its footprint, beautifully situated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This project began with the owner’s vision of desiring a waterfront cottage for summer retreats spent with family and visiting guests. Capturing waterfront views, this cozy and inviting home is composed of […]
