This charming cottage retreat has undergone a complete remodel by Johnson McLeod Design Consultants, located on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada. The island is a small, friendly, Canadian Island positioned about half way between the lower mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. The cottage was designed as a vacation retreat for the busy design consultants as an escape from […]
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Gorgeous Kiawah Island beach house showcases black and white accents
This stunning contemporary beach house was designed by Cortney Bishop Design, located on Kiawah Island, in Charleston County, South Carolina. The predominately black and white color palette throughout the interiors of this home enables each of the architectural and finish details to stand out even more. Your eye isn’t distracted by the extra details, but rather […]
Charming coastal style home set on idyllic Daniel Island, South Carolina
This coastal style home was built by construction company Mahshie Custom Homes and interior designed by The Guest House Studio, located on Daniel Island, an island in Charleston, South Carolina. The perfect image of a classic coastal family home, this young vibrant family had just recently relocated here from Texas. They wanted to have the beach […]
Luxury villa provides a stunning oasis on the island of Formentera
This villa had almost everything, great location, authentic architecture, and an excellent structure; but the new owners wanted to add some cozy outdoor spaces and warm and cozy decor to create an oasis. Purchased by an Italian businessman who already resided on the island, the property consisted of two buildings next to each other that […]
Fabulous beachfront home in Australia unveils spectacular ocean vistas
Set on the sandy shores of Kutti Beach with lawns and lush landscaping, this unique beachfront home in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia has been designed by architect Graham Jahn. This beautiful sanctuary has been distinguished by its division into two forms of summer and winter living. Linked by a bridge through tranquil pools and sheltered […]
Waiheke Island beach house showcases magnificent coastal vistas
This stunning modern beach house was designed by Christian Anderson Architects, located on the headland in Owhanake Bay on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Waiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches, all just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. This beach dwelling showcases sweeping views over a gulf landscape of rugged coastal hills and marine […]
Modern beach house in New Zealand embraces its ocean vistas
Nestled on top of a ridge, this impressive modern beach house was designed by Bossley Architects, located in Gisborne, New Zealand. This single-story home offers amazing panoramic views from Poverty Bay right around to Tatapouri Point. The home was carefully integrated into the hillside, stepping down as it reaches the edge of the ridge. It extends out towards […]
Exquisite barn house retreat on Great Cranberry Island, Maine
This stunning barn house retreat was designed by Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, located on Great Cranberry Island, an island in Cranberry Isles, Maine. The homeowner had fond childhood memories of spending summer holidays on this island with her parents and three siblings. Her parents later acquired 50 acres on the island, gifting each of their four […]
Luminous cliffside refuge on the island of Menorca: The Bunker
This light-filled refuge located in Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean Sea was designed by architect Quico Moll in collaboration with interior designer Rocío Olivares. Set on a idyllic location—on a cliff with the Mediterranean in the background, this single-family abode called “The Bunker” was constructed in 1976. When the current family purchased this […]
Colorful accents elevate chic beach house on Tybee Island
This fabulous two-story beach house on Tybee Island in Savannah, Georgia was designed from the ground up by designer Joel Snayd of Rethink Design Studio. The first floor living space was designed as an open concept, which allows ample space for large family gatherings. Old recycled beams were incorporated into the design scheme to add […]