This property originally began as a early 90’s eyesore until interior designer Kimberlee Marie completely transformed it into a midcentury modern masterpiece on Mercer Island, Washington. Designed for an upbeat, active young family, the residence showcases spacious, open plan rooms, plenty of natural light and sweeping views over Lake Washington. While the 5,500 square foot home was […]
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Modern Mercer Island home offers serene lakeside views
A modern lake house was constructed to maximize its views of Lake Washington an Mt. Ranier by SkB Architects in collaboration with Dyna Contracting, located on Mercer Island, Washington. A relaxing oasis from city life, the home encompasses 6,500 square feet of living space, with a urban beach house aesthetic. There were two existing homes on the site when […]
Steel clad property features smart technology in Toronto
A modern geometrically designed family residence by Canadian architectural firm TACT Design is located in the woodsy neighborhood of Cedarvale, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The architects worked with unconventional materials to construct this 4,300 square foot smart home that is clad with aluminum panels. The front exterior facade features Cor-Ten steel and behind its weathering burnt-orange panels is a […]
Transparent three-level Laguna Beach house with modern interiors
This remarkable three-level glass-fronted property was spotted over on Partners Trust, offering unobstructed ocean views, located next to Thousand Steps beach in Laguna, California. The epitome of luxury, this custom estate is a new development featuring state-of-the art details and million dollar views. The home can best be described as “inspiring, sleek, sexy, warm, smart and […]
Minimalist dwelling in Montreal designed with concrete and wood
Maison Beaumont is an amazing modern home comprised of concrete and wood, designed by the architect Henri Cleinge, located in a suburb of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The dwelling resides in an area where residential houses and small industrial buildings are mixed. Therefore the design of the home (which is the personal home of the architect) was […]
Texas Hill Country ranch home offers a water’s edge retreat
This modern ranch home was designed as a quiet family weekend retreat by Lake Flato Architects along with Poet Interiors, located in Vanderpool, Texas. An existing old ranch home of 1,000 square feet was torn down and in its place was the design of a more modernized dwelling consisting of 4,500 square feet. Nestled on the confluence […]
Passive solar home in Park City, Utah integrated in the hillside
One of the most energy efficient homes in the country has been designed and built by architect Chris Price of Park City Design Build, located in Summit Park, Park City, Utah. Named the “Summit Haus”, this modern abode was designed in 2013 as an exploration of design and construction using high performance methods. The architect […]
Captivating modern-rustic home in the Colorado mountains
This captivating and expansive three-story modern mountain home with rustic nuances has been designed by Suman Architects, located in Vail, Colorado. The materials on the exterior facade are comprised of natural dry-stack stone, copper paneling with a natural patina, clear cedar siding, and a standing seam copper roof. With three levels, the entrance to the home is […]
A treehouse-inspired lakeside retreat in Westchester Country
This modern lake house family retreat was recently given a complete overhaul by architectural studio Workshop/apd, located in Westchester, New York. The home had been a vacation getaway for the family for years but was very dated, so the family pretty much lived outside, enjoying all that the area had to offer. The original home was cramped […]
Modern residence in Utah showcases exquisite design features
Today’s home tour brings us to the city of Holladay, Utah, where a sprawling two-story modern residence has been designed by Salt Lake City-based architectural studio Think Architecture. This recently completed project cost over $2,000,000 to construct and the result is simply stunning. Starting on the outside of the home, you will find the property surrounded by mature growth trees […]