Battle Architects has designed this cozy guest house on Silver Lake, New Hampshire featuring unique details and enchanting spaces. The 1,174 square foot guest cottage features a large multi-panel bi-fold door that allows the living room to open up to the screen porch revealing a wonderful view of the whole lake. The stair to the […]
Nestled at the mouth of the river in Biddeford, Maine, this beautiful beach-chic cottage was reimagined by Whitten Architects for a couple who enjoys entertaining. The goal of this remodel project was to preserve as much as possible of the existing structure. This required that the architects work within the confines of the original layout, […]
This beautiful lakeside cottage home was designed for entertaining by Ripple Design Studio, located in the Enatai neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington. Inspired by a small cottage previously occupying the site, the project challenged the architect’s creativity to blend a sophisticated cottage with the site’s complex requirements. Nestled into the hillside, the home maximizes the breathtaking […]
Whitten Architects together with Heidi Lachapelle Interiors has designed this inviting lakeside cottage retreat, located on the picturesque Peaks Island in Casco Bay, Maine. Accessible only by ferry, Peaks Island is a vibrant neighborhood near Portland, the state’s largest city. The homeowners, a young professional family from Boston, share a deep-rooted connection to the Portland area. […]
Thom Filicia brought a delightful blend of casual and refined aesthetics to the transformation of this cottage-style house on Candlewood Lake, Connecticut. With their primary residence being in Brooklyn, New York, a family sought a getaway home where they could spend time in nature for relaxation and leisure. Continue below to see the rest of […]
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 […]
