Heliotrope Architects has designed this black cabin retreat on Lopez Island, Washington, situated within the beautiful San Juan Island archipelago. A challenging property, the developable portion of this unique west-facing waterfront property in the San Juan Islands fell within a coastal geological buffer, aquatic wildlife buffer, class II wetland buffer, and is situated less than […]
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An amazing seaside hideaway embraces nature on Camano Island, WA
Designs Northwest Architects have designed The Beach Drive Studio, a fabulous 1,100-square-foot hideaway residence situated on the east side of Camano Island, Washington. The clients have a larger home located across the road from the studio where their extended family gathers during the summer and on holidays. They utilize this studio when they retire for the […]
This beachfront home overlooking the Puget Sound gets a fabulous renovation
Originally built over four decades ago on Fox Island, Washington, this beachfront home has undergone a complete renovation by Olson Kundig Architects. This sensational dwelling showcases unobstructed views of Puget Sound and an island wildlife area to the west. Opening up these previously constrained views and integrating the family’s active coastal lifestyle into the home served […]
An intimate retreat tucked into a forest overlooks serene Puget Sound
Miller Hull Partnership has designed this intimate retreat for indoor-outdoor living, nestled on a bluff on Whidbey Island, Washington. This picturesque property consists of a 2,300 square foot main house and a 560 square foot guest house that are set between wind-swept evergreens for an intimate setting. The owners are a wildlife photographer and a blacksmith, […]
Tour this dream beach house with casual elegance on Kiawah Island
This beautiful yet casual beach house was interior designed by Margaret Donaldson Interiors, located on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The project started out as a colorful and playful vacation retreat that quickly transitioned into the owner’s full-time dwelling, as they loved the laid-back lifestyle that Kiawah Island offered them. It was important for the couple to […]
Tour this beautiful coastal beach cottage on the island of Nantucket
Botticelli & Pohl in collaboration with Audrey Sterk Design have designed this coastal beach cottage situated in the quiet neighborhood of Quaise Pastures on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Artfully modern, this house encompasses the serenity and beauty of the island. The interior is functional to the large family and reflects back their personal style and love of […]
Escape to a tropical paradise in this breezy Hawaii Island home
Designed by Zak Architecture, this project is a modern interpretation of island-style homes, set on a lava field poised at the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island, Hawaii. Located on Kakapa Bay, this tropical retreat both reflects and contrasts the surrounding landscape. Black lava rock is the primary building material and was used in […]
Tour a charming beach house retreat on Bald Head Island, North Carolina
This dreamy beach house retreat was designed by Moser Design Group, located on Bald Head Island, in Brunswick County, North Carolina. This barrier island is only accessible by boat and is the perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind from an unplugged lifestyle. You can explore this beautiful island by bike, boat, or […]
Before & After: A Bainbridge Island home gets a stunning renovation
This classic 1960s Northwest-style home underwent an extensive renovation by Miller Hull Partnership, nestled on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Encompassing 3,200-square-feet of living space, the original residence consisted of a north and south home that was completely reimagined. The remodel includes an enhancement of the building envelope, self-sufficient […]
Modern nature retreat surrounded by a tranquil forest on Whidbey Island
This modern nature retreat was designed by David Van Galen Architecture, located just 25 miles northwest of Seattle across Puget Sound on Whidbey Island, Washington. Nestled among the thick Douglas Firs and Alders, this dwelling featured high ceilings and expansive glazing to enhance natural light into the space while enabling the inhabitants to be part of […]