SMPL Design Studio is responsible for the renovation of this stunning side split house, located in the Roseland community of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Side split homes are the most common type of split-level houses. This dwelling encompasses 1,668 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The homeowner requested the architects to modernize yet […]
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An idyllic waterfront retreat in Maryland is in perfect harmony with nature
Martins Grehl Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern family retreat located on a two-acre waterfront property in Easton, Maryland. The home was created for a couple of empty nesters from Florida as a vacation home and rendezvous with their three grown kids who reside in New York. This 3,700 square foot dwelling […]
Organic elements bring warmth to this prairie-style home in North Dakota
Peterssen Keller Architecture has completed this prairie-style home with organic modern design located in Fargo, a city in North Dakota. Modern does not need to be cold and unapproachable, it can be warm, welcoming, and fit within the surrounding neighborhood. The interior of this U-shaped dwelling blends a range of exquisite materials — stone, walnut, […]
Tour this spectacular modern condo in a rehabbed school in Seattle
E. Cobb Architects in collaboration with RD Interiors has reimagined the former gym and auditorium of an iconic school into a spectacular industrial modern condo. The West Queen Anne School is one of Seattle, Washington’s most iconic abodes. Formerly a public elementary school from 1896 to 1981, the adaptive reuse structure is now high-end condominiums. The […]
A treehouse-inspired home in California promoting indoor-outdoor living
This modern treehouse-inspired home was renovated by architecture studio Assembledge+, nestled in the hills of the Laurel Canyon, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. The dwelling is positioned within an enclave of mid-century homes from which it draws its inspiration. Originally a ranch house constructed in 1956, the scope of the project involves a second-story addition […]
Modern Spanish revival home with dreamy interiors in Northern California
SDG Architecture along with Amanda Teal Design collaborated to create this warm and inviting modern Spanish revival home located in Orinda, a city in Contra Costa County, California. Simplistic in nature, the dwelling offers the casual ambiance of a Spanish Revival with a contemporary theme throughout. This Spanish Transitional style is characterized by a warm aesthetic and this […]
Serene cabin retreat tucked in the forest next to Washington’s Hood Canal
This serene cabin retreat designed for family getaways by Wittman Estes Architecture overlooks the Hood Canal of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The design of this home is inspired by the native killdeer bird. The retreat is essentially an expression of ‘tactile modernism’, connecting the family to the sensation and physical experiences of the Puget Sound ecosystem. The new cabin […]
Efficient modern home for empty-nesters embraces nature in Connecticut
Amanda Martocchio Architecture was commissioned to design this efficient modern home located in Greenwich, a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut. A couple of empty-nesters purchased a 1960s ranch house, reimagining it into an innovative, luminous and energy-efficient modern home for them to retire. The homeowners were looking for a pared-down lifestyle. One where they […]
Gorgeous Virginia lake house gets reimagined with industrial-modern vibe
Boasting a fantastic indoor-outdoor vibe, this stunning modern lake house designed by Rill Architects is nestled on Lake Thoreau in Reston, Virginia. This once dark, outdated, 1970s waterfront home was opened up and expanded into the open, airy space it is today. The hard-working elements of the home celebrate the beauty found in functional objects and materials. […]
Phenomenal modern farmhouse home in Oregon with welcoming interiors
This gorgeous modern farmhouse home designed by Red Hills Construction in collaboration with Wendy O’Brien Interiors is located in Happy Valley, a suburban city in Portland, Oregon. Winning awards for best interior design and master suite, this stylishly designed dwelling offers 5,100 square feet of living space. On the exterior facade, you will find a combination of […]








