ARRCC has reimagined this spectacular house called “Wave Villa,” nestled along Cape Town, South Africa’s Atlantic Seaboard, at the foot of Lion’s Head. Their new design retained the existing footprint but remodeled the envelope and the interior to create a flowing, open-plan arrangement connecting the gardens and terraces to panoramic ocean views. A new undulating […]
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A glimpse inside this beautifully updated coastal-style house in Long Beach
This contemporary coastal-stye house was reimagined by United Custom Homes together with Three Salt Design Co., situated in the idyllic seaside city of Long Beach, California. With rear patios lining the dock, this home’s walls were opened up to the bright blue waters of the bay. Stripped back to nothing but studs, this family home was […]
A refreshed island cottage offers a dreamy escape on Maine’s Casco Bay
Whitten Architects completely refreshed this dilapidated cottage and created an energy-efficient collection of buildings for living, gathering, and connecting with the small island community in Casco Bay, Maine. This home is nestled on a peninsula along Casco Bay in the town of Harpswell, a picturesque fishing town made up of small islands renowned for its […]
Step inside this post and beam San Juan Island getaway with cozy details
The Residency Bureau has reimagined this warm and inviting getaway home as a family escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and busy careers in Washington’s San Juan Islands. The owners, a family of four, sought out this post and beam home, desiring a relaxing respite nestled along the water and surrounded by […]
This woodland retreat offers refuge as cozy writer’s escape in Rhode Island
This woodland retreat was designed as an inviting writer’s refuge by Gale Goff Architect, located in Little Compton, a coastal town in Newport County, Rhode Island. The scope of this project entailed a writer’s retreat fashioned from the existing RV barn on the back of this woodland cabin property. The sheer volume of this simple […]
A 1960s midcentury home makeover in Texas in perfect harmony with nature
Design-build studio Black Rabbit has beautifully renovated this 1963 midcentury modern home that embraces eco-friendly design features in the quiet Sherwood Oaks neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The 2,294-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom dwelling harmoniously blends indoor and outdoor living spaces to enhance its wooded surroundings. Concealed from the street by a Texas limestone privacy wall, the inviting […]
Step into a charming Hobbit-inspired home overlooking the Hudson River
This gorgeous hobbit-inspired home, reimagined by McBride Architects and John Ferguson Interiors, is situated on the cliffs of Snedens Landing, Palisades, New York. Overlooking the Hudson River, this unique stone cottage was purchased in 2018 and was completely transformed to celebrate the house’s inherent charm and character. The residence, devoid of straight lines and brimming […]
Step into a Florida river house with sophisticated yet relaxed living spaces
This gorgeous Southern traditional house was crafted by Hardwick General Contracting together with John McClain Design, nestled on a serene river in DeBary, a city in Volusia County, Florida. The residence is set on five acres on the St. John’s River. The project involves the renovation of a 3,800-square-foot home, paying homage to its horse-farming […]
Dutchess County farmhouse gets a beautiful update with serene interiors
This gorgeous farmhouse was completely reimagined by Crisp Architects, nestled in Pine Plains, a quaint town in Dutchess County, New York. The owners sought the transformation of this countryside home into what would become their family retreat from New York City. Nestled in bucolic farmland with incredible views, the existing home did not fit with […]
Tour this stylish and serene waterfront home in Gig Harbor, Washington
Michelle Dirkse Interior Design is responsible for the complete transformation of this spectacular waterfront home in the picturesque coastal haven of Gig Harbor, Washington. A family vacation home, it needed a major overhaul, along with new furnishings and decor. The scope of this remodel project entails adding a third bedroom within the existing footprint, improving […]