Create a Mediterranean-inspired patio with furnishings, accessories, and colors for an intimate space to gather with family and friends beneath starry skies. These outdoor areas will provide places to lounge, entertain and dine, surrounded by lush gardens, water features, and beautiful views. When creating your outdoor space, you will want to consider your color palette, […]
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Minimalist dream home set in picturesque Northern California landscape
Feldman Architecture has designed this minimalist dream home immersed in a beautiful oak and chaparral landscape, located in Los Altos Hills, California. The secluded site provides jaw-dropping 180-degree cross canyon views of the Foothills Open Space Preserve, which influenced the design, orientation, and focus of the home. The scope of this 6,167 square foot project […]
Architect’s midcentury-inspired home designed for breezy living in Texas
This midcentury-inspired home was designed by Shawn Gottschalk principal and partner of StudioMET Architects, located in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The main objective for the architect’s personal family home was its connection to the outdoors. Unlike other brand new houses in their neighborhood, this dwelling embraced a simple, functional pavilion. In an age […]
Rustic French farmhouse with a contemporary twist in California
This exquisite rustic French farmhouse was designed by Fergus Garber Architects, located in Woodside, a town in San Mateo County, California. This custom estate encompasses a 4,872 square foot main house, a pool house, 393 square foot art studio, a 1,124 square foot detached garage, and a 968 square foot guest house. With an exterior facade […]
Striking urban oasis in Austin designed to encourage indoor-outdoor living
A Parallel Architecture has created this urban oasis designed around an expansive central courtyard, located in the heart of Austin, Texas. Outdoor living spaces are arranged under a canopy of mature growth oak and pecan trees to shade from the hot summer sun. This dwelling’s roof canopy and deep overhangs were configured to maximize solar orientation and prevailing […]
Transparent walls of glass define this beach house on the California coast
McClean Design has created this spectacular modern beach house perched on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located in Dana Point, Orange County, California. This sprawling 7,900 square foot house represents a new approach to California beach living, providing shelter from cold ocean breezes while maximizing views from as many rooms as possible. The house is […]
Modern minimalist house provides refreshing oasis in the Arizona desert
This modern minimalist house, the vision of The Ranch Mine in collaboration with Boxwell Homes is located on a 2-acre site in North Phoenix, Arizona. The 4,090-square-foot house encircles a central courtyard, forming it’s “O” shape. Intricate details can be found throughout, including slat-walnut paneling, polished concrete floors, and expansive glazing sourced from Western Windows. ‘O-asis’ is […]
Gorgeous gambrel shingle-style home in countryside of Martha’s Vineyard
This stunning gambrel shingle style home was designed by Patrick Ahearn Architect, located in rural Edgartown, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The implied symmetry of the house celebrates the long views towards Eel Pond and the harbor. Access to the property is through a large courtyard, with its main entry and carriage house wing. The west […]
Concrete seaside retreat embraces indoor-outdoor living in Baja, Mexico
Walker Warner Architects are responsible for the design of this amazing concrete seaside retreat, nestled along the coast of Baja, Mexico. Created to be in harmony with its coastal environment, this fabulous retreat embraces beauty along with durability. Custom concrete walls were fabricated to match to the color of local sand, poured in lifts to […]
16 Insanely Beautiful Courtyard Garden Ideas With A Wow Factor
To create an inviting courtyard garden on your property, it is essential to personalize your space and add some verdant greenery for an outdoor oasis. Comfortable and attractive seating is a fabulous idea for your outdoor area, as you will want to enjoy the fruits of your labor and entertain family and friends. Growing vines […]