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 […]

This charming lake house getaway was completely reimagined for a family of five by Boston-based Kelly McGuill Home, located in Laconia, New Hampshire. The scope of this project included a full-scale renovation, including the exterior of the house, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, the kitchen, living room, mudroom, great room, and full basement. Throughout the home, the […]

This spectacular camp-like retreat was designed by Pearson Design Group, nestled on a picturesque lake in upstate New York. The property was once a dairy farm and the architects designed this home to capture the spirit of its past by integrating historical materials, detailing, and scale. The main residence is tucked into the hillside, boasting […]

Eskuche Design in collaboration with Nor-Son Custom Builders has designed this French countryside-inspired home located on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. After living abroad in France, the homeowners had fallen in love with the design. They collaborated with the project team, bringing a vision, thousands of photographs, Parisian relics, and collected works of art from their time abroad.  This French-inspired […]

Rehkamp Larson Architects is responsible for updating this home into a timeless lake house, located in Wayzata, a small lakeside city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Alignments and layers of trim and wood brought together previously undefined rooms and allowed visual space for the homeowner’s whimsical taste. The renovation of the kitchen simplifies the storage and […]

This Scandinavian lake cottage was designed by Murphy & Co. Design, nestled into a 3-acre woodsy property of mature oaks and pines in Buffalo, Minnesota. Perched on a bluff 50 feet over the water’s edge, the design of this dwelling is inspired by authentic Norwegian influences mixed with nautical elements. There is a total of […]

Robert M. Cain, Architect has designed this sustainable retirement house for an architect and her engineer husband, located on ten acres in Hart County, Georgia. The name of this home is Holly Hill, entitled after the numerous American Hollies scattered across the property. This 3,597 square foot, two-bedroom, and three-and-a-half bath dwelling is nestled into the site […]

Hendel Homes in collaboration with Vivid Interior Design has designed this New England shingle-style home for a family of four, nestled on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, Minnesota. Constructed on four private acres of lakeshore, this custom home emulates coastal English elegance with warm, inviting furnishings and finishes that juxtapose refined and natural for a truly […]

Morgante Wilson Architects has designed this contemporary woodland house nestled into a wooded bluff overlooking breathtaking views of North Lake in Chenequa, Wisconsin. This dwelling was conceived as a contemporary interpretation of classic rural American Architecture to fulfill the owner’s desire for a contemporary house that did not look out of place. Stone Parapet walls repeat throughout […]

This beautiful modern farmhouse home was designed by Purple Cherry Architects and perched on the edge of a waterfront cliff in Annapolis, Maryland. Inside the architecture is used as a backdrop for the homeowner’s extensive art collection that tells the story of years of extensive travel. Specifically, the entry was designed to function as an art gallery, […]