Richardson Pribuss Architects has beautifully reimagined this creekside retreat that was originally built in 1954, situated in Mill Valley, a picturesque town nestled in the foothills of Mount Tamalpais, California. The residence is nestled in a redwood grove, on a gently upsloping property that is bordered by a creek. The site features a distinctive old […]
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A timeworn Rhode Island farmhouse gets a beautiful modern update
This shingle-style modern farmhouse was reimagined by Gale Goff Architects together with Kate Jackson Design, situated in Exeter a town in Washington County, Rhode Island. Originally constructed in 1916 by architect Peter Jackson, this secluded farmhouse boasts views of manicured pastures and babbling streams. The dwelling combines classic country character with modern-day amenities. The project team […]
A 1930s classic American home in Indiana gets a charming makeover
In Meridian Hills, a charming town within Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, Whittney Parkinson Design and Emergent Construction collaborated to renovate a character-filled 1930s classic American home. The goal was to cater to the lifestyle needs of a contemporary family of five. After carefully studying the architectural elements and patterns from the 1930s, the designer […]
See this charming update of a centuries-old house in Northern California
This centuries-old house was completely reimagined by Polsky Perlstein Architects alongside BK Interior Design, tucked away in a quiet corner of Ross, a small town in Marin County, California. A true collaboration, the project team had a vision of this dwelling that was anything but traditional. They redefined the confined floor plan introducing large openings in […]
See the breathtaking transformation of this historic Connecticut farmhouse
This historical farmhouse was built in 1784 by an early settler and was recently renovated by PH Architects, located in Newtown, Connecticut. The beautiful dwelling was constructed with post and beam construction, wide board chestnut flooring, and fieldstone fireplaces. The architects renovated and added on to this home using new post and beam construction for […]
A 100-year-old house in New Jersey gets a timeless and modern renovation
Michael Robert Construction together with Ellie Mroz Design has completed this full house renovation and addition project that is located in Westfield, New Jersey. This nearly 100-year-old house had beautiful curb appeal right from the start. Its elegant exterior is warm and inviting, yet just about everything else was in need of a major overhaul. […]
A 1935 stone cottage gets restored to its former glory in Oklahoma
Rose Rock Properties has beautifully restored this single-story 1935 stone cottage that is located in Tulsa, a city on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma. The design-build studio mixed old and new to respect this dwelling’s vintage feel while making it functional for today. This home encompasses 2,300 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and […]
A modern renovation of a townhouse for empty nesters in Washington, DC
Fowlkes Studio is responsible for the modern renovation of a 1909 townhouse in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., which is known for its historic, millionaire mansions on tree-lined lanes overlooking Rock Creek Park. Text description provided by the architects: “Empty nesters Tabandeh Farahbaksh and Bahram Pourmand wanted to be closer to the action — […]
An 18th-century New York farmhouse with a beautiful restoration
Elizabeth Roberts Architecture has renovated this 18th-century farmhouse on a sprawling property that abuts preserved wetlands in South Salem, a hamlet in Westchester County, New York. This countryside home was created for a Tribeca family who desired a weekend getaway from the daily grind of city life. Originally constructed as a single-room cabin in 1725, […]
A rustic family lake house gets a charming restoration in Vermont
This rustic family lake house was reimagined by Smith & Vansant Architects, nestled on the Western end of the picturesque Lake Fairlee, Vermont. Originally constructed as a seasonal boarding house in circa 1910, this five-bedroom dwelling was in need of a complete overhaul, furthered by significant storm-blown tree damage. The architects renovated this home in […]