After Graham Baba Architects completed the beautiful renovation of this waterfront home tucked into the sheltered setting of Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Large windows throughout frame stunning views of the harbor, setting the tone for a serene island lifestyle. Designer Charlie Hellstern was brought in to help the homeowners, who are design-industry insiders with European […]
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This San Juan Islands home was beautifully redesigned around its scenic views
Perched on the western shore of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, this waterfront home was redesigned by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects with one goal in mind: to make the most of its breathtaking views. What was once a maze of small rooms with heavy stone fireplaces blocking the scenery is now a light-filled […]
A 1940s ranch home gets a breathtaking shou sugi ban makeover in Washington
Mr. Belvedere is architect Ben Humphries’ own family home, a substantial remodel and addition to an unassuming 1940s single-family ranch in Northeast Seattle, Washington, designed by his firm Linework Architecture. The project focuses on sustainability, durability, indoor-outdoor living, and generational flexibility. Designed during the COVID quarantine, the family realized they needed to rethink how their […]
A stunning Cape Cod style dream home renovation on Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka
This lakeside Cape Cod-style retreat, nestled in a historic neighborhood on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, was revitalized by Chisel Architecture in collaboration with Liquidpink Interiors. Situated on Old Orchard Lane, a name that speaks directly to the historic apple orchard that borders the property, the estate underwent a full renovation, transforming the main home, guest cottage, […]
A Seattle craftsman home gets a bold renovation with serene Lake Union views
Whitney Architecture, in collaboration with Dyna Builders, has beautifully updated this craftsman home, which boasts a blend of traditional and modern design elements and is situated in Seattle, Washington’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The scope of this project entailed transforming a cramped, outdated structure into a light-filled, elegant family home with a flexible lower-level accessory dwelling […]
This renovated Lake Minnetonka bungalow is the ultimate lakeside retreat
This lakeside retreat is a beautiful renovated vintage bungalow by Peterssen Keller Architecture, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Minnetonka, just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. An urban-dwelling family commissioned the architects to update their lakeside get-away. The project team worked collaboratively to re-imagine this home, applying natural and organic finishes, relaxed comfort and multi-functional spaces […]
A 1950s Midcentury modern home in Seattle gets a beautiful makeover
SHED Architecture & Design was responsible for the interior renovation of this 1950s hillside midcentury modern home situated in the heart of Seattle, Washington. To meet the owner’s lifestyle needs, modern updates were given to the living room, kitchen, and guest bedrooms, along with an expanded owner’s bedroom suite. The design team used a mix […]
This Oregon riverfront retreat on the Deschutes River is the ultimate escape
This multigenerational family retreat, reimagined by Cook Architectural in collaboration with Copperline Homes, is situated on a forested 3.5-acre property along the Deschutes River outside of Bend, Oregon. The home that originally sat on this one-of-a-kind riverside parcel was destroyed by wildfire decades ago. Rebuilt on its existing foundation in the early ’90s, it needed […]
This Mediterranean modern hacienda offers a peaceful refuge in Texas Hill Country
A modest 1980s home was reimagined by architect Michael Stolle, in collaboration with Blair Burton Interiors, into a warm, layered Mediterranean-modern hacienda nestled in the hills of the Texas Hill Country in Kerrville, Texas. This dwelling serves as a weekend getaway for a couple and their son, situated just two hours outside of Austin. Tucked along […]
1790s Hudson Valley farmhouse gets beautifully restored to its former glory
Larson Architecture Works, in collaboration with Chused & Co., has reimagined this 1790s farmhouse situated on 60 acres in Millbrook, a quaint countryside village in the Hudson Valley, New York. A storied estate that remained in the same family for over 70 years, it was gently refreshed without erasing its past, through a two-year gut […]










