It is that time of year again, time to start preparing your outdoor spaces for summer. There are numerous ways to infuse life into your outdoor living spaces and create your own personal backyard oasis based on your budget and limitless creativity. Outdoor living is a dream for all of us; it is an extension […]

The newly renovated Villa DKD is a hidden treasure tucked away in the desirable tropical enclave of Pointe Milou, in St. Barth’s, spotted on Luxury Retreats. The stunning luxury retreat offers ocean views from three sides of the house, a sweeping wooden deck surrounding a 13-meter pool that seems to run into the sea, and […]

This fabulous property was discovered on Sotheby’s, situated in Henderson, Nevada. The luxurious residence simulates a little European Village with stunning views overlooking Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mead National Park. The 6,524 square foot (606 square meters) home features 300 Year old Bavarian Pine, a bell tower, gathering room, media room and home theater, […]

House Carqueija was designed by Bento e Azevedo Arquitetos Associados, located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The residence consists of 2,798 square feet (260 square meters), intended to be more site sensitive, emphasizing the outside life, and providing functional and comfortable living spaces. With a simple and efficient plan, it is a ground floor house with […]

The Summer House Skåtøy, designed by studio Filter Arkiteketer, consists of a lovely summer cottage located on an island, South coast of Norway. The request of the client was for the architects to create a retreat that opens up towards the archipelago, while maintaining private outdoor areas. Here is a description of the project from […]

Villa M was designed by Brian Dillard Architecture for a client with Southern French roots living in Austin, Texas. The Austin architect wanted to embrace the owner’s heritage along with his appreciation for contemporary architecture, classic design, bright colors, and outdoor living. The house is organized around a central pool and garden area that is […]

Today we bring to you a gorgeous home we found in Västra Götaland on the western coast of Sweden. The residence features functional, stylish and tasteful design, with a flexible and very attractive layout with a large, sunny terrace. Upon entrance to the 1,571 square feet (146 square meters) home, a welcoming hallway greets guests […]

The Hampden Lane House is a beautiful residence in Bethesda, Maryland by Robert Gurney Architect. The original structure on the site was found to be inefficient so it was torn down and replaced with a new one. The new house occupies one third less area than the original structure and is sited to maximize green […]

The sustainably designed 45 Faber Park completed by architecture firm ONG & ONG is located in Singapore. The clients for this project are a couple with three young children. Their main goal was to maximize outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. It was therefore essential that there would be sufficient space for the children […]

This incredible residence is nothing short than spectacular. It is located on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in Aptos, California designed by Ehrlich Architects for a retired couple. The 3,500-square-foot Zeidler Residence arranges interior and exterior living spaces to maximize views, natural light, and ocean breezes within a subtle, sophisticated material palette. The residence […]