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 designers 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 […]

This whimsical family cottage was designed by architects J. Visser Design in collaboration with Francesca Owings Interior Design, located in Holland, a city on the shore of Lake Macatawa, Michigan. Built by Insignia Homes, this residence is a showcase of timeless architecture coupled with an elegant emphasis on outdoor living. The home’s warmth comes from an abundance of […]

This gorgeous beach style cottage designed by Visbeen Architects in collaboration with Francesca Owings Interior Design offers an upscale family retreat in White Lake, Michigan. The home provides comfortable living spaces throughout for both adults and children alike. The interior color palette was inspired by the natural beauty of the lake that the property is set next […]

Carolina Jessamine Cottage is a two-story cozy rustic cabin designed by Our Town Plans and built by Pine Mountain Builders, located in Camp Callaway, Georgia. This charming cottage encompasses 1,172 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The design features classic vernacular details, including exposed rafter tails, metal roof and dormer windows. Extensive use […]

This fascinating net-zero energy vacation cottage was designed by award-winning architectural studio Morgante Wilson Architects, located in Harbert, Michigan. The architects designed this passive house with maintenance free hardie panel siding. Upon entry in this dwelling, you will notice a beautiful interior layout that seems to effortlessly flow from one space to the next. Soaring ceilings and tall windows […]

This beautiful beach style cottage was designed by Lisa Stevens & Company, located on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. The interiors have been developed to offer an understated elegance, with comfort and function and a layering of textures to promote warmth. The home offers a really soothing palette, responsive and sympathetic to the natural environment outside. The overall […]

This romantic cottage was designed by Wade Weissmann Architecture in collaboration with Peabody’s Interiors, located in Door County, Wisconsin. Door County is on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan. This traditionally styled home offers magnificent lake views with beautiful architecture to match. Local limestone graces the exterior facade of the main residence. The interiors […]

This cozy seaside cottage has undergone a complete renovation by interiors studio Lisa Michael Interiors, located in Delray Beach, Florida. Outdated and in desperate need of a makeover, the designer infused new life into the interiors. The renovations consisted of a custom designed kitchen and bathrooms as well as beautiful finishes throughout. A custom pine ceiling […]

This stunning classic cottage home in Mill Valley, California was an addition and architectural renovation by studio Heydt Designs in collaboration with interior designer Benjamin Dhong. The original home, an outdated modern lodge-style home, had not been updated since the 1980’s and only had two bedrooms and two baths. With an addition of only 700 square feet, this […]

Built in 2015, this cozy cottage duplex is ideally located steps from Ruby Beach and North Bayfront, on Balboa Island, California. Balboa Island is a one-of-a-kind treasure that is surrounded by the tranquil Newport Bay. The single-story cottage offers 1,677 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The main cottage boasts a […]