Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with designer Kara Childress has created this beautiful weekend home inspired by Belgian farmhouse style, located in the Houston Oaks community of Hockley, Texas. The homeowner resides in Houston and was looking for a rural getaway for weekend escapes — the ranch is just a 45-minute drive! This bespoke dream home […]
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A cozy writer’s cabin provides a dreamy retreat in the woods
This cozy writer’s cabin, called “Cornelia” designed by New Frontier Design offers an idyllic woodsy escape in the Tennessee countryside. This tiny cabin features a writing studio, library, and guesthouse commissioned by international bestselling author Cornelia Funke. The design is simple, enduring, rustic, and a touch of elegance. A living sculpture inside and out. Highlights in this […]
Craftsman style dream home in California showcasing reclaimed materials
This craftsman style dream home was renovated by Better Living SoCal, located in San Clemente, a city in Orange County, California. A home created entirely of hopes and dreams, this renovation project took three years to complete. The interiors feature modern farmhouse style executed to perfection with fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. Inside […]
Gorgeous country home in Oregon features barn-like details
Olson Kundig Architects created a beautiful country garden home in Portland, Oregon that respects the lush environment that surrounds it. This 5,300 square foot dwelling was designed to maximize views of the surrounding gardens and rolling hills. It also provides warm and comfortable spaces to meet the lifestyle needs of a multi-generational family. The exterior […]
Inside a dreamy Florida beach house that uses reclaimed materials
Designed by architects T.S. Adams Studio, this gorgeous modern-rustic beach house is used as a family vacation retreat in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The homeowners have a three-generation timber business, with a warehouse full of salvaged materials from old farmhouse and weathered barns. This was the starting point to building this family beach house, that […]
Northern California mountain retreat evokes a European country home
This European-inspired mountain retreat was designed by Brink Custom Homes, located on a heavily wooded site in Lahontan, a scenic valley in Truckee, California. The homeowners requested the design of their home to be timeless and evocative, the kind of home that would reflect their family while respecting the surrounding environment. The overall design evokes […]
Dreamy lakefront cabin exuding rustic charm in Northern Minnesota
This rustic lakefront cabin was created by design-build firm Lands End Development, located along Leech Lake, a lake located in Northern Minnesota. This is the third largest lake in the state and although the name may not be appealing, it is a gorgeous location to have a home! This dream lake cabin was designed as a […]
A fresh farmhouse designed with reclaimed timbers in Texas Hill Country
This remarkable farmhouse style home was designed by Oscar E Flores Design Studio and built by Todd Glowka Builder, located on a sprawling 400-acre ranch in Pipe Creek, Texas. The homeowners are a family of four who lives in Houston and uses this home as their weekend and summer getaway. The two-story home overlooks several spring fed creeks […]
Farmhouse style residence embraces warm and inviting design in Montana
We spotted this unique farmhouse style residence on one of our favorite architects websites, Locati Architects, showcasing a brilliant mix of material elements. Located in Montana, this beautiful two-story home is full of luxurious design details. Inviting you up to the home is a charming stone walkway accented by lovely gardens. A blue painted front […]
Modern mountain home designed for an artist in the slopes of Aspen
This striking modern mountain home was designed by Miller-Roodell Architects as an artists residence, offering convenient access to surrounding slopes in Aspen, Colorado. The homeowner requested to have this custom home be designed to maximize views of the rugged landscape. There needed to be a visual and physical connection to the slopes. Inside this 3,100 square […]















