This fabulous Northwest contemporary home was designed by Mountainwood Homes, located in a Southwest Portland neighborhood, Oregon. The couple had searched for years for prospective lots that fit their ideal location and budget, discovering the perfect site for their custom home in a neighborhood they had grown to love. Spread out over one level, this gorgeous […]
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Woodland escape in Martis Camp offers decadent mountain living
This modern mountain home was created by a custom homebuilder, located in the community of Martis Camp, in Truckee, California. Equal parts modern and comfortable, this home is tucked into the hillside of a cul de sac, offering sweeping views of Lookout Mountain. A home designed for mountain living at its finest, comfortable and inviting living […]
New Zealand beach house covered by a canopy of pohutukawa trees
This amazing contemporary beach house surrounded by pohutukawa trees was designed by Herbst Architects, located in Piha, a seaside village west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. The pohutukawa trees carry a great symbolic significance to the region, therefore they are protected by the local authorities. This presented a challenge to the architects, to build on the […]
Stylish Massachusetts home uses a natural palette to focus on lake views
Interior designer Jennifer Palumbo renovated this chic contemporary home, built into a hillside with stunning lake views, located in Sherborn, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. The homeowners were residing in a more traditional style home but always wanted to live in a more contemporary style home. They discovered this 1970’s residence that was not too far from […]
Contemporary forest house in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec
This striking forest house boasts remarkable architectural forms, located in the Laurentian Mountains, a mountain range in Québec, Canada. The goal of the homeowners was to enjoy the charms of the forest that surrounds them, while gathering here for large family vacations. Therefore, the main goal was to include a basic feature in the specifications for the […]
Forested modern home in Maryland offers views of Potomac River
Designed by Robert Gurney Architect, this striking newly built modern home is set on a sloping wooded property, showcasing views of the Potomac River. The residence is set in the small community of Mohican Hills, which is located in Glen Echo, Maryland within close proximity to Washington, DC. The architects sited this house to preserve […]
21 Luminous Modern Living Rooms Showcasing Forest Views
There is something about the forest that brings peace and relaxation, with a stroll through nature helping lift your spirits and reflect on life’s journeys. While you may not be looking to move completely off the grid to find this tranquility, or go for a long hike, there is no better haven than a retreat […]
A magical treehouse getaway in Atlanta surrounded by a serene forest
A one-of-a-kind experience, this treehouse in the forest was built by a couple in the secluded town of Buckhead, a district of Atlanta, wishing to fulfill a childhood dream. The couple owns a modern glass-facade dwelling nearby, acquiring the vacant site adjacent to their property to bring their extraordinary treehouse vision to life. The owners, […]
Inside an ultra charming barn-style home in the Berkshires
Mandelbaum House is a charming barn-style home designed by RhDesign, sited on a heavily forested lakefront site in the Berkshires, a mountain range within Massachusetts. A beautiful blend of rustic and refined, this 2,900 square foot house is the perfect vacation retreat. Nestled on 200 feet of lakeside property, this site was originally a campground with three […]
Modern forest house in the suburbs of Moscow by M2 Architectural Group
House in the suburbs is a modern property surrounded by a birch grove designed by architect Aleksandr Zhidkov of M2 Architectural Group, located in Polivanovo near Moscow, Russia. Description from the architects: The architect who will design a house in a picturesque location, the woods or on the waterfront, in addition to technical issues, it is necessary to […]










