This midcentury home has undergone an update by architects Woods + Dangaran, nestled in the hills above the San Fernando Valley in Encino, California. Spread out over a single level, this 4,800-square-foot dwelling boasts wrap-around views of the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors help to blur the boundaries between indoors and out […]
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1850s Cedar shingle cottage gets lovingly restored in New York
Elizabeth Roberts Architecture has transformed the interiors of this historic cedar-shingle cottage located in the Bellport Village Historic District, New York. The house is made up of the original cedar-shingle cottage constructed in 1850 and the additions that have happened over the last century. The architect purchased this home for her family, which had originally belonged […]
An 18th-century New York farmhouse with a beautiful restoration
Elizabeth Roberts Architecture has renovated this 18th-century farmhouse on a sprawling property that abuts preserved wetlands in South Salem, a hamlet in Westchester County, New York. This countryside home was created for a Tribeca family who desired a weekend getaway from the daily grind of city life. Originally constructed as a single-room cabin in 1725, […]
A historical house in San Francisco gets an inspiring update
This historical house constructed in 1910 was renovated by Mindy Gayer Design in coordination with Sven Lavine Architecture, located in the Sunset District, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The homeowners wished to preserve the historical charm of the architecture while creating an elegant and highly functional modern dwelling. The result is a blend of […]
A stunning update to a historic craftsman home in Berkeley Hills
Commune Design is responsible for reimagining the interiors of this 4,700-square-foot historic craftsman home, located in Berkeley Hills, a neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. This incredibly beautiful three-story redwood house was originally constructed in 1915 and later renovated by architect Studio Geiger. The family of four wanted interiors that were “beautiful but practical at the same time” […]
Tour a charming 200-year-old country farmhouse in the Hudson Valley
Constructed in 1864, this historic country farmhouse was reimagined by AHG Interiors in collaboration with Dum Designs, located in the Hudson Valley, New York. The dwelling is nestled on a beautiful 40-acres property with a working horse farm and a neighboring apple orchard. It was essential to bring the natural and whimsical elements indoors. A […]
A high desert home in Oregon gets a fabulous transformation
Hacker Architects is responsible for the interior renovation of this small 1970s-era high desert home located in Black Butte, Deschutes County, Oregon. The scope of this project entailed the renovation of one of the original country house condos at Black Butte Ranch — a private resort community in the beautiful Cascade Range. The goal of this project […]
A historical New England farmhouse is restored to its former glory
Cummings Architecture + Interiors in collaboration with Red Hammer Builders has restored and expanded a historical New England farmhouse built in 1789, located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This relaxing haven was to be the retirement home for the lucky owners. With expansive fields and idyllic farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling glazing from the […]
A glorious historic farmhouse preservation in the New York countryside
This stunning historic farmhouse has undergone an extensive renovation and addition by Crisp Architects, located in Stanfordville, New York. The owners of this house needed more space and wished to preserve the historic character of their home. The addition included a large open kitchen, owner’s bedroom, mudroom, living room, and children’s room. The architects were able […]
This beautiful historic home pays homage to its roots in Austin, Texas
The homeowners purchased their new home in the historic and highly desirable neighborhood of Clarksville, a small historic district west of downtown Austin, Texas. Constructed in 1915, the house was among the few remaining that had not been demolished. LaRue Architects spent time researching the home’s history and consulted with a historic restoration expert to […]