This dream home in Minneapolis was designed by Olson Kundig for a retired couple who moved back to Minnesota from Colorado. They had wanted to build a house with an architect for most of their lives, and the husband had long admired the work of Tom Kundig. They found their lot on the river bluff, […]
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Step inside a peaceful North Carolina mountain home with an indoor waterfall
This North Carolina mountain home in the Stillmont community of Cashiers was designed by the late architect Jim Fox. Fox was known for his organic modernist homes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and his work can be found all across the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, where he started the area’s first design/build firm. This home was photographed […]
This mountain modern home in North Idaho has the most fabulous lake views
Eerkes Architects designed this mountain modern home at the top of a steeply sloped site at The Idaho Club in Sandpoint, Idaho. Known as Basking Moose, the house looks out over pine forests, Lake Pend Oreille, and snowy mountain peaks in the distance. The home is made up of three volumes connected by glass bridges, […]
Step inside this breathtaking old world stone home in Colorado Springs
JMAD Architecture has designed this old world stone home on a sloping hill overlooking a vast valley in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Known as the Colorado Old World Charmer, this stone rambler feels grand without being stuffy. It was also designed to get better with age. Copper sinks will deepen in color, plaster walls will pick […]
Cozy mountain house in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Aguilar Design Studio has designed, built, and furnished this cozy mountain house for a retired healthcare executive and his wife in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Tucked into the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the house was built as a vacation home where family and friends can get together. It is also a year-round home […]
A beautiful shingle style house on the shores of Vermont’s Lake Champlain
This beautiful shingle style house was designed by Ramsay Gourd Architects together with Red House Building, located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. The home sits on a site the family has owned for several generations, and it was eight years in design. The goal was to create a distinctive family home […]
1925 Historic Tudor home gets a magnificent restoration in Pennsylvania
Period Architecture, together with interior designer Linda Phillips, restored this 1925 historic Tudor home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, known as Assisi. It sits on Philadelphia’s Main Line, just a short walk from the shops and restaurants along Lancaster Avenue, and draws its inspiration from both Tudor and Gothic architecture. Frank Stephens originally designed and built the […]
Step into this luxurious rustic barn home in the rolling hills of Tennessee
Set in the hills of Leiper’s Fork, a small village outside Franklin, Tennessee, this rustic barn home by Noble Architects was built as a place to kick off your shoes and stay awhile. Aged, natural materials keep the luxury low-key, and each façade was layered to look as though it has stood on the land […]
24 Creative Ways To Add A Fireplace To Your Outdoor Entertaining Space
Have you always dreamed of having an outdoor fireplace for your backyard but didn’t know where to start? As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to start planning your own cozy outdoor retreat. From sleek modern designs to rustic stone builds, these outdoor fireplace ideas will inspire you […]
33 Amazing Fire Pit Ideas That Are Perfect for Every Backyard Size
As the nights draw in and the daylight hours decrease, you can still enjoy spending time in your backyard gathering with family and friends around a cozy fire pit. Whether you are looking for modern style, rustic charm, or a simple DIY project, these fire pit ideas will spark inspiration for your outdoor space. From […]















