This storybook lakeside cottage was reimagined with a mix of casual and sophisticated styling by Thom Filicia, located on Candlewood Lake, Connecticut. A family from Brooklyn, New York desired a cottage where they could escape to the great outdoors for relaxation and leisurely activities. Above: The entryway features a ceiling light fixture from Circa Lighting, […]

This refined cottage was designed by Whitten Architects, located in a small seaside community of Portland in Southern Maine. Many aspects of the design were restricted by zoning guidelines in the village community. This entailed maximum and minimum dimensions, exterior materials, size of windows, porches, roof pitches, and character elements.  At the edge of this coastal […]

This beautiful camp style home was created by Cushman Design Group, located at the end of a peninsula on the shoreline of Lake Champlain, Vermont. The homeowners wished to replace the existing flood-ravaged camp that previously existed on the property. With interesting and varied lake views spanning from the cove to the east, to a long […]

This warm and cozy lakefront cottage was designed by Rehkamp Larson Architects, nestled along Gull Lake, Minnesota. In this region, the tradition of vacation at the lake brings back memories of early mornings fishing, long days on the water, and sweet light fading to starry skies. While the architecture of the vernacular cottage form was secondary, […]

Coastal Signature Homes is responsible for the design of this stunning low country cottage home located in Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina. This newly developed home featured beautiful architectural details and plenty of thought as to the best uses for space and comfort. Thoroughly Southern, this two-story home boasts a wide, open front porch, […]

Botticelli & Pohl in collaboration with Audrey Sterk Design have designed this coastal beach cottage situated in the quiet neighborhood of Quaise Pastures on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Artfully modern, this house encompasses the serenity and beauty of the island. The interior is functional to the large family and reflects back their personal style and love of […]

This Scandinavian lake cottage was designed by Murphy & Co. Design, nestled into a 3-acre woodsy property of mature oaks and pines in Buffalo, Minnesota. Perched on a bluff 50 feet over the water’s edge, the design of this dwelling is inspired by authentic Norwegian influences mixed with nautical elements. There is a total of […]

This Cape Cod style cottage was renovated by William Ross Design in collaboration with Howell Custom Building Group, located in the historic coastal town of Kittery, Maine. The owner’s purchased this antique farmhouse with the goal of remodeling it to provide a peaceful summer getaway for their family. They wished to maintain a few of the […]

This spectacular family cottage retreat was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Encompassing 1,900 square feet of living space, this modern shelter infused with Canadiana sits in the Gatineau hills, shifting its way over the edge of a cliff to command views of the adjacent lake. The retreat is gently embedded in the Canadian […]

This stunning beach house inspired by coastal cottages in the Hamptons was designed by Eskuche Design Group along with City Homes, nestled on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Providing a wonderful lakeside retreat from city living, the owners were seeking a timeless home that includes a look-out tower accessible via a luminous stairwell along with a bunk room […]