Perched on over seven acres with heavenly ocean, mountain and valley views in Carpinteria, California this rustic compound has been designed by architect Don Nulty. The retreat was originally designed for film director Joel Schumacher who wished to have a rustic look with modern comforts. The architect created a new sophisticated residence that has been […]
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Whimsical treetop sanctuary on Crystal River
This incredible Crystal River Treehouse in Colorado was designed by architect Steve Novy of Green Line Architects and designer David Rasmussen Design. The owner asked the designers for a whimsical treetop sanctuary where his kids could indulge their artistic fantasies. Together they dreamed up a unique retreat that feels organic and playful, that could be […]
Rustic retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Aptos Retreat was designed for a San Francisco couple and their six children by CCS Architecture in Aptos, California. The residence is located on a 20-acre site with ocean and mountain views, about five miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The family desired a setting that would be casual and rustic as well as […]
Innovative design that’s cat friendly!
This attractive planter table is a project created by Emily Wettstein. Emily is 25-year-old designer from Brooklyn, NY and this table is a part of her application to grad school for architecture. The table is made from reclaimed walnut and steel with a removable planter that can hold a variety of plants, in this case […]
Beautiful Belgian-inspired interiors
House Beautiful has declared, “Belgian is the new Swedish.” Some hallmarks of Belgian style – linen, worn wood, iron, stone, reclaimed building materials, and neutrals creating a mood that is serene, simple and earthy in a sophisticated way. Atlanta interior designer Kay Douglass, who also owns an antique and home furnishings shop called South of […]










