This charming beach house and guest cottage were completely renovated by Patrick Ahearn Architect and are situated in Aquinnah, a town on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Known as “Flip Flop Beach Cottage,” this is the architect’s personal retreat, a passion project that he and his wife purchased and transformed into a multigenerational gathering place for […]
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An absolutely stunning Maryland waterfront home with picturesque water views
This luxurious waterfront dream home was designed by Purple Cherry Architects, situated on more than 150 acres on Maryland’s idyllic Eastern Shore, overlooking the Chester River. Born of a lifelong dream for an incomparable waterfront retreat, this estate combines quiet sophistication and unapologetic romanticism. This home is the epitome of grandeur, a private sanctuary. Stunning […]
Dream House Tour: A New England shingle style home on Buzzards Bay
This shingle-style coastal home in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on Buzzards Bay, is nestled on ten acres of property on the tip of Mishaum Point. The estate is surrounded by water on three sides with magnificent views in all directions. Designed by RAMA Houses, a lighthouse-like tower anchors the west side of the main house. A smaller […]
A glass bunkhouse gripping the edge of a cliff in the Catskill Mountains
This glass-enclosed bunkhouse was designed by Studio MM Architect, located in Olivebridge, a hamlet in the town of Olive, Ulster County, New York, within Catskill Park and the Catskill Mountains. The bunkhouse sits at the edge of the mountaintop clearing. It is close enough to the main home to feel connected, but far enough that […]
100-year-old barn home gets restored to its former glory in Dutchess County
This 100-year-old barn was transformed into a rustic modern barn house for accomodating overnight guests by Daniel Contelmo Architects, located in Salt Point, a hamlet in the Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York. The entire exterior of this barn received new board and batten wood siding, with a seamed metal roof. The center […]
A historic Pennsylvania bank barn converted into a stunning guest house
This old barn turned house was reimagined by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, located alongside the Sunnybrook golf course in Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The old farm was overgrown with two structures in a state of deterioration. The existing farmhouse, right on the busy road, was carefully dismantled, and materials were salvaged for […]
A modern Virginia farmhouse in harmony with its peaceful landscape
This modern farmhouse, designed by 3 North Architecture and Hampden Hill Custom Building, is for a family who loves spending time outdoors and is located in Midlothian, a charming suburb just outside Richmond, Virginia. Expansive windows, inviting outdoor spaces, and timeless farmhouse details define the home’s relaxed yet refined character. The property features a spacious […]
This rustic bunkhouse in Montana offers a cozy escape in an idyllic setting
This rustic bunkhouse, created by Studio Architects in collaboration with Carter Kay Interiors, is situated in Ennis, a town in Madison County, Montana. Owned by a pair of couples from Texas, this guest house was built to complement the main house, which we featured here. The bunkhouse would host the couples, adult children, and grandchildren […]
1700s Pennsylvania bank barn gets beautifully transformed into a guest house
Neely Architecture recently completed the transformation of a late 1700s Bank Barn into a Guest House/Pool House for a growing family, located in Elverson, Pennsylvania. The scope of work included the full renovation as well as the layout and planning for the outdoor area and pool. Continue below to see the before images. Set a […]
A rustic New Hampshire lake house with privileged views of Lake Winnipesaukee
Battle Associates Architects has designed this rustic lake house retreat with sweeping views over the picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, New Hampshire. This lakeside compound included several outbuildings, allowing for varied scales across the project. Strict limitations kept some elements small and low, while the main house could be bolder. Along with the main house, […]










