This off-the-grid island camp was designed with plenty of creature comforts by Winkelman Architecture, located on a woodsy property in Oxford County, Maine. The camp is situated on a secluded 3.2-acre private island on the serene, less-developed end of an Oxford County pond. The island is heavily wooded with majestic old-growth oak trees and boasts […]
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A Northwest contemporary cabin with Japanese influences on Lopez Island
CTA Design Builders created this contemporary cabin retreat which sits on a lovely rural property with a low-bank waterfront on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. This home was sited on the property to maximize its waterfront views. Access to this home is through the trees, where guests are greeted […]
A modern farmhouse retreat gets a magnificent renovation on Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects recently renovated this modern waterfront farmhouse retreat, tucked away on a remote property on Orcas Island, off the coast of Washington State. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views, which had been previously closed off. The owners did not need more […]
Hawaii home is an idyllic tropical sanctuary with breathtaking ocean views
Eerkes Architects designed this tropical sanctuary focused on enhancing family interactions and connections to the land and seascape, situated in Kukuiula, on the South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. This spectacular retreat called “Hale Hapuna Residence” encompasses a main house of 4,189 square feet, along with a 474 square foot guest house and a 714 square […]
This coastal contemporary home offers a cozy refuge on San Juan Island
Kylee Shintaffer Design has created this warm and inviting sanctuary for a Seattle-based resident, nestled on San Juan Island, the second-largest and most inhabited of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Envisioned as a retreat for gatherings with friends and family, the owner sought a vacation home to enjoy the natural beauty of the […]
A beach house gets transformed into a luxury retreat on the Puget Sound
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has transformed a cottage into an inviting beach house retreat complete with luxe details, situated along the shoreline of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington. The homeowners of this cottage opted to renovate instead of purchasing a larger new home. They enlisted the architects to help them re-invigorate their retreat, […]
This peaceful Orcas Island retreat is in perfect harmony with nature
This peaceful island retreat was designed by Heliotrope Architects, located on Orcas Island, Washington, part of the San Juan Islands archipelago that sits in the Salish Sea/Strait of Juan de Fuca between the USA and Canada. This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is on a 26-acre site comprising a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with […]
This zen-inspired Hawaii home is a stunning example of tropical minimalism
This beautiful tropical home designed by de Reus Architects is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living on the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. Nestled alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii, this 10,361-square-foot residence was designed as a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture and a way to connect the occupants […]
This enchanting lakeside cottage in Maine offers a wonderful escape
Whitten Architects together with Heidi Lachapelle Interiors has designed this inviting lakeside cottage retreat, located on the picturesque Peaks Island in Casco Bay, Maine. Accessible only by ferry, Peaks Island is a vibrant neighborhood near Portland, the state’s largest city. The homeowners, a young professional family from Boston, share a deep-rooted connection to the Portland area. […]
Cozy cabin with summer camp vibes on the tranquil coastline of Maine
Located on the island of North Haven, Maine, this beautiful family summer cabin designed by McBride Architects comprises three interconnected structures nestled into a rugged cliffside. A series of three cabins are perched on the cliffs of Crabtree Point, positioned to make the most of the stunning views of Penobscot Bay, the Camden Hills, and […]