This contemporary home was designed by Narratif and built by Chatsworth Fine Homes, located on a beautiful property overlooking a ravine in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Clean lines and an off-white palette evokes a contemporary minimalist interior in this beautiful modern farmhouse design. Neutral colors are used extensively, contrasted by natural woodgrains of paneling and barn doors, and […]
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Japanese Kit House gets reimagined overlooking the San Francisco Bay
SHED Architecture & Design is responsible for the transformation of a 1991 Japanese Kit House sited on a bluff overlooking San Francisco Bay in Tiburon, California. Haiku House is the centerpiece of a unique property that consists of four structures — the main house, guesthouse, beach house, and garage dispersed among native and exotic plant gardens […]
Before and After: Midcentury home restored to its former glory in Illinois
This midcentury home built in 1960 was completely restored by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, located just 25 miles west of Chicago in Wheaton, Illinois. In need of a major update from both design and performance standpoints, this project turned into a comprehensive energy retrofit, with thorough airtightness and insulation, new space conditioning and energy-recovery-ventilation, triple glazed […]
Handcrafted family home in Vermont with a backdrop of snowy peaks
This beautifully handcrafted family home was designed by Cushman Design Group, located in Stowe, a town in northern Vermont. This four-season destination is located at the foot of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. With a backdrop of snowy peaks and woodlands, this rustic home offers plenty of privacy and a tranquil setting. The art of craftsmanship […]
Cozy A-Frame cabin in the woods breathes new life in Steamboat Springs
Nestled deep in the woods of ski country, this cozy A-frame cabin was completely reimagined by Gerber Berend Design Build, located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A New Hampshire couple had been vacationing in this region for over 30 years and wished to share this vacation home with extended family. When the owners first stumbled upon this […]
Before and After: Inviting midcentury home gets reimagined in Seattle
Shed Architecture & Design has reimagined this 1961 hillside midcentury home with sweeping views over Lake Washington, in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood. The dwelling was originally constructed by architect George Lucker and was updated to suit a modern lifestyle and embrace the view while retaining its original character. The original footprint of this hillside home was 1,460 […]
Nantucket-style home with a beautiful modern twist on Laguna Beach
A modern spin on a traditional coastal home was the goal of this Nantucket-style home renovation by Courtney Thomas Design, located in Laguna Beach, California. The plan was to pare down on the heavy patterns and large-scaled furnishings and play up clean lines and simple, playful fabrics. From virtually every room in this home, including […]
Brilliant renovation of a hillside midcentury modern home in Seattle
This 1950’s hillside midcentury modern home has undergone a complete interior remodel by SHED Architecture & Design, located 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 master suite. The design team applied a mixture of […]
Midcentury ranch-style house gets inspiring transformation in Seattle
This 1959 midcentury ranch-style house was completely remodeled by SHED Architecture & Design, located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. After seeing a lifetime of remodeling, this dwelling finally saw a much-needed revitalization that would respect its past while making it suitable for contemporary living. The main goal was to transform the existing volume while […]
Miner’s cabin transformed into modern ski retreat in the Rocky Mountains
An 1880s miner’s cabin has been transformed into a modern ski retreat by Workshop/APD, located in Aspen, a beautiful ski resort town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. While keeping the historic structure intact, the architects designed a modern expansion that remains true to its original gable and cross-gable structure. The striking, contextually relevant contemporary […]