Bigwin Cottage is a lakeside dream house designed by Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the Lake of Bays, a private island paradise in Ontario, Canada. Perfectly situated along the edge of the historic Bigwin Island Golf Course, this transitional-style cottage is surrounded by rolling Muskoka terrain and accessible only by water. Crafted to balance everyday living […]
Shaped like an observation tower, this striking Fishers Island retreat was conceived by Haver Skolnick Architects as their own personal escape, perched on a hill to capture panoramic ocean views. Located on Fishers Island, just off the coast of New York, the tower house was designed and owned by the architects as a private getaway. The […]
This Colonial Revival home, designed by Patrick Ahearn Architects in collaboration with Colonial Reproductions, is located in the Edgartown Village Historic District on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Overlooking the sparkling expanse of Edgartown Harbor, this home embodies character, craftsmanship, and coastal elegance. Just steps from town, this iconic residence, with its striking blue shutters, welcoming hydrangeas, and […]
This off-the-grid contemporary home on Sidney Island, British Columbia, is the work of Blue Sky Architecture and may be the ultimate dream home for book lovers. Located at the southern end of the Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, this 2,000-square-foot retreat was designed for a pair of Prairie bookstore owners who spend […]
This beautiful beach house was designed by Myers Greene Architects together with Marika Meyer Studio, perched along the water’s edge of Gibson Island, Maryland. Located on the western shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Magothy River, Gibson Island is an idyllic, two by three mile private island. Accessed via a private, […]
Island Villa is a private residence designed by SAOTA, with interiors by ARRCC, a project that redefines barefoot luxury through elemental architecture and a deeply rooted sense of place. Designed on Jumeirah Bay Island, the home’s pavilion-like structures appear to float above the landscape. SAOTA’s design emphasises fluid connections between spaces and climate responsiveness. Jumeirah […]
This beautiful beach house was designed by Drafted Architecture, nestled on a half-acre lot on Sullivan’s Island, a barrier island near the entrance of the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The 4,005-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom house draws inspiration from the historic Junior Officers’ Quarters, blending classic charm with modern living. Emphasizing covered porches, the design invites residents […]
This harborfront house was designed by Drafted Architecture together with Phillip Smith General Contractor, nestled on a high bluff on the beautiful James Island, South Carolina. Set on a 0.65-acre property, it has docks on both sides, making this an ideal home for boating enthusiasts. Encompassing 5,500 square feet, this island home has five bedrooms and […]
D. Stanley Dixon Architect has designed this inviting island retreat for his longtime friend, interior designer Jackye Lanham, nestled on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The designer wanted her home to be both traditional and relaxed, taking inspiration from the idea of a fictional carriage house that might have once existed on the property in the […]
This oceanfront dream house was designed for a couple as both a personal escape and a gathering place by The Ranch Mine, bringing together craft, climate, and culture in San Pedro, the colorful capital of Belize’s largest island, Ambergris Caye. A retired inventor and an interior designer approached the architects to design a coastal home […]
