This spectacular modern house in Austin, Texas was designed with a northeast farmhouse typology by LaRue Architects. The home’s layout features modern cantilevered ‘boxes’ juxtaposed with gabled house forms. Situated atop a steep hill in Austin’s Rollingwood neighborhood, the site features spectacular downtown views of the city’s growing skyline. Dubbed Rollingwood Modern, the sprawling 6,700-square-foot […]
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A Japanese-inspired house with gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay
This magnificent Japanese-inspired house was reimagined by Feldman Architecture with sweeping views over the Mount Sutro Open Reserve in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Initially built in 1964 by architect Albert Lanier, the renovation now more accurately embodies the personalities of the current inhabitants — a couple deeply engaged in yoga and […]
A breathtaking mountain house gets revamped on the shores of Lake Tahoe
Nestled along the shores of Lake Tahoe, California, this contemporary mountain house underwent an extensive renovation by IMI Design Studio, an interior design studio based in Scottsdale. This opulently crafted residence seamlessly integrates locally sourced materials, embracing the essence of the region. Every room in the home boasts custom-designed furniture pieces that perfectly complement the […]
A charming gambrel-roof beach cottage gets a striking update on Casco Bay
This historic gambrel-roofed cottage was completely reimagined by Kevin Browne Architecture, nestled on Cousins Island, an island in Casco Bay within the town of Yarmouth, Maine. Perched on a bluff that gently descends to the waters of Casco Bay, this cottage stands as one of the island’s oldest remaining dwellings. Originating in 1905, this heritage […]
This designer’s cabin is a warm and cozy refuge with Puget Sound views
This 1970s cabin underwent a major overhaul by Heidi Caillier Design, situated on Anderson Island, the southernmost island in Puget Sound, Washington. Boasting an exceptional location and scenic views, this compact cabin and converted garage, affectionately known as “The Snug,” underwent a remarkable conversion into a welcoming haven for family getaways. The term “snug” frequently […]
A historic stone house gets a beautiful update in the Pennsylvania countryside
Archer & Buchanan Architecture in collaboration with Griffiths Construction has reimagined this historic stone house, nestled on 225 acres in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Known as “Big Bend Farm”, this property has a storied past dating all the way back to the late 1700s. Renowned artist and conservationist George A. “Frolic” Weymouth had found this dwelling […]
Inside a sophisticated home with peaceful views over Lake Minnetonka
MA Peterson Designbuild in collaboration with The Sitting Room has completely reimagined this sophisticated home that boasts serene views of Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven, Minnesota. This dwelling was created to maximize views of the lake, featuring luminous living space, creative design details, and luxuriously appointed finishes. With only the foundation, garage, and deck left intact, […]
See this Irish cottage-inspired home with charming details on Lake Minnetonka
Nestled in one of Lake Minnetonka’s most coveted bays sits a gorgeous Irish cottage-inspired home that was completely reimaged for empty nesters by The Sitting Room. Originally built by Robert Craig Homes in 2014, this waterfront home in Minnesota possesses an aged grace, radiating storybook charm through a blend of materials – stone walls, arched […]
A colonial style home in Minnesota gets a beautifully inspiring facelift
Charlie & Co. Design has completely reimagined this stunning 1941 Colonial-style home nestled on almost an acre in the Rolling Green neighborhood of Edina, Minnesota. This new design ties together 80+ years of various additions, bringing more daylight and a cohesive vision to this refreshed residence. The homeowners were drawn to the property for its […]
Tour this gorgeous beach house retreat nestled on Kiawah Island
Robert A.M. Stern Architects has reimagined this dreamy beach house retreat located on Kiawah Island, a barrier island just southwest of Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina. The architect had originally the home just over twenty years ago and the property had changed hands several times over that time period. The new owners commissioned the […]