This spectacular waterfront beach cabin, created by Heliotrope Architects, is nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, in northwestern Washington. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech […]
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An impressive coastal refuge perched on a hillside in the San Juan Islands
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this incredible coastal refuge perched high on a hillside in the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in Washington State. The owner of this property wished to create a retreat inspired by a beloved stone Appalachian home lost to fire some time ago. For the architects, they were not […]
This historic farmhouse renovation in Atlanta reveals charming details
On a leafy street in Atlanta, Georgia, the principal designer of The Brooks & Studio and her family purchased this farmhouse home that was built in 1910, giving it a complete renovation and restoration. It was one of the original farmhouses on the street, and the first phase of construction was completed in just 9 […]
This peaceful Lake Oswego home gets a stunning wabi-sabi makeover
Embracing minimalism and wabi-sabi sensibilities, this peaceful home was reimagined by Ment Architecture together with Grayhaus Interiors, nestled amongst towering Douglas firs with views of Oswego Lake, Oregon. The project team sought to create a 2,700-square-foot residence that felt both expansive and intimate with an intentional connection to the outdoors and an emphasis on employing natural materials. […]
Colorado mountain home in perfect harmony with nature: Feng Shui Home
This impressive contemporary mountain home was designed for a family of five by Rowland+Broughton Architecture and is nestled on a single-acre, cliffside property in Aspen, Colorado. Boasting sweeping mountain and valley vistas, this five-bedroom, 8,250 square-foot family home embraces the concept of Bagua, an organizing element of Feng Shui that helps determine spatial relationships and encourages energy, […]
This eco-luxury villa offers a fabulous getaway home in Tulum, Mexico
Casa Xixim is a sustainably designed getaway home by Specht Novak and Louise Harpman, situated on a narrow site on the ecologically protected Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico. Casa Xixim is a house that works harmoniously with its surroundings while allowing an environmentally immersive living experience. The 4,800 square feet villa is designed as a […]
This Spanish Oaks dream house reflects Texas living at its finest
Architects Vanguard Studio designed this gorgeous contemporary dream house in collaboration with Arbogast Custom Homes in the Spanish Oaks community of Austin, Texas. With an uncomplicated design, the dwelling features clean lines and a modern aesthetic, offering the perfect escape from a hectic life. Simple modern elegance accentuates every aspect of this property, which boasts 4,438 square feet […]
This lakeside house has impressive views of the Wasatch Mountain Range
Rowland+Broughton Architecture has designed this impressive lakeside house with contemporary details, located in Park City, Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, the area is bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both of which are known for their ski slopes. The beautiful lakeside setting is what inspired the […]
Step into this coastal craftsman home with stunning living spaces in Idaho
Clark & Co. Homes has designed this stunning coastal craftsman home that is located on a desirable one-acre property in a private gated community in North Meridian, Idaho. Encompassing 5,216 square feet of living space, this residence boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms along with a three-car garage and a detached shop. As you enter […]
See this cozy rustic bunkhouse getaway on Guemes Island, Washington
Seattle-based SHED Architecture & Design has created a complementary two-story bunkhouse for an existing family cabin on Guemes Island, Washington. Nestled on an idyllic site with sweeping views of the Bellingham Channel, this new bunkhouse provides additional sleeping quarters for the owner’s 100–year–old log cabin, which could no longer accommodate her growing family. Designed for […]