This charming lake house reflects rustic warmth at every turn, designed by KP Designs & Associates, located on Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Every room throughout this home radiates with touches of personality, inviting one to relax and stay awhile. Spaces seem to seamlessly flow from one to the next, while expansive windows […]
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Charming renovation to a cozy family vacation retreat in Three Oaks
A family vacation retreat has undergone a beautiful renovation and addition by Space Architects + Planners along with interiors firm Jennifer Miller Studio, located in Three Oaks, Michigan. The family of six had found that their summer getaway, that sits close to Lake Michigan, was too cramped. The children were sharing bedroom space and there was not enough […]
Shipping containers integrated into dream retreat in the forest
A dream retreat designed with shipping containers features an eye-catching balance between industrial, rustic and glamorous, located in Union Pier, Michigan. The project was undertaken by Fredman Design Group, showcasing raw, weathered and finished woods with sleek whites, mixed metals and soft textured elements. The design of this residence is a combination of shipping containers and […]
Enchanting lakeside cottage with charming details in Harbor Springs
A charming cedar-clad cottage was designed for a family with room for expansion by Tom Stringer Design Partners, located lakeside in Harbor Springs, Michigan. This fairytale cottage is nestled along Lake Michigan, with the idea of designer chic details mixed with kid-friendly essentials. The homeowners wanted something that felt lived in, with a timeless, collected […]
Cozy turn of the century coastal cottage on Lake Michigan
This cozy turn of the century homestead was transformed into a coastal cool cottage by Tom Stringer Design, located in Harbor Springs, on the shores of Lake Michigan. When the designer approached this project, he wanted to preserve the ‘cottageness’ feel of the home, resisting the urge to completely renovate and ruin the current vibe. Instead, […]
Sustainable retreat on a wooded hilltop in Michigan: Glen Lake Tower
Glen Lake Tower is a sustainable retreat completed in 2011 by Balance Associates Architects, located high on a wooded hilltop above a lake in Michigan. The 1,400-square-foot house is the result of an inspiring collaboration between architects, clients with a passion for architecture as well as their site, and a skilled local contractor. Directed to […]
Light-filled historic home transformed in Birmingham
Birmingham Residence is an historic home that has been transformed into a creative, functional and light filled space by McIntosh Poris Associates, situated in Birmingham, Michigan.
M-22 House overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay
We just received information about M-22 House, a modern residence designed by Michael Fitzhugh Architect, nestled along the top of a tall ridge overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan. As one makes their way up the property, they feel a sense of discovery from the powerful views that are revealed once at the top. The […]
Pigeon Creek Residence melded into Michigan’s woodlands
The Pigeon Creek Residence is located in western Michigan in a densely forested site overlooking the Pigeon Creek wetland. Designed by Lucid Architecture for a young family with two children, the building form is shaped by the owner’s desire for a distinctly modern home which feels warm, open, and comfortable, and has a strong connection […]
Eagle Harbor Cabin on Lake Superior
The Eagle Harbor Cabin is located on a wooded waterfront property on Lake Superior, at the northerly edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, about 300 miles northeast of Minneapolis. Designed by Seattle-based studio, Finne Architects, the wooded 3-acre site features the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, a lake that sometimes behaves like the ocean. Here is […]