This beautiful lake cottage renovation project is by Paul Bernier Architecte, located on a woodsy property in Lanaudière, a region in Quebec, Canada. Anchored on the rocky edge of a lake, this astonishing 2,700 square foot cottage is the meeting point between a classic log cabin and a contemporary haven of peace. The cottage has been […]
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A thoughtful renovation brings new life to a family home in North Carolina
Eric Daffron Architect in collaboration with Allard + Roberts Interior Design are responsible for this family home renovation project located in Asheville, North Carolina. This project began with just a few simple updates for a family relocating from Florida. The couple had three girls who would be starting school in the area, and the goal was to […]
Before and After: A midcentury California home gets a stunning new look
Klopf Architecture is responsible renovation and addition of this midcentury modern home located in Stanford, Santa Clara County, California. The Roger Lee designed house from 1962 was purchased by the current homeowners in almost original condition, as the previous owners elected to defer most maintenance projects over the years. Roger Lee was a notable Chinese-American […]
A classic Hudson Valley farmhouse gets an absolutely beautiful makeover
Crisp Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of this beautiful classic farmhouse situated in Millbrook, a village in Dutchess County, New York. Millbrook is located in the Hudson Valley, on the east side of the Hudson River, 90 miles north of New York City. The owners of this classic Hudson Valley farmhouse wished to […]
Charming rustic country house breathes new life in Emporda, Spain
This rustic country house was an old rectory of the town that’s been renovated by designer Catalina Alós, located in Emporda, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The owners are a pair of empty-nesters who had dreamed of renovating their house in the village and using it as their personal escape. From damaged […]
Fabulous contemporary renovation to a late Victorian house in Australia
This late Victorian house was completely restored with a contemporary two-story addition by Bryant Alsop Architects in collaboration with Wade Builders, located in Melbourne, Australia. The project embodies an Australian aesthetic – exploring simple geometric forms that pull light deep into the house while also maintain a strong connection with the outdoors. With no heritage […]
This mid-century ranch house gets a brilliant update in Portland
Risa Boyer Architecture in collaboration with James Frank Construction is responsible for this mid-century ranch renovation located on a quiet, shaded street in Northwest Portland, Oregon. The project entailed a new home and a kitchen with skylights for a pastry chef and her family. The kitchen was opened up to an outdoor eating area and […]
See the remarkable transformation of a beach barn house on Block Island
Taylor Interior Design is responsible for the renovation of this stunning beach barn house located on Block Island, just south of mainland Rhode Island. When the owners purchased this peninsula property, it already had a barn that needed to be demolished. Within this limited footprint, the owners constructed a new four-bedroom dwelling that required a mix of […]
Home Tour: A 1930s historic home in Seattle gets a modern makeover
This historic home originally designed and built by Lionel Pries in 1930 has been rehabilitated by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located in Seattle, Washington. Pries was an innovative designer and architect with an appreciation for design movements of the past, most notably in Mexico. His affinity for the Spanish/Mexican influence can be clearly viewed in the exterior […]
A country house in New York State undergoes a stunning transformation
This beautiful traditional-style country house transformation is the work of Crisp Architects, located in Dutchess County, New York. Many old homes the architects have renovated evolve from an original small structure that has been added on to over the centuries. Oftentimes they are able to restore the historic sections of the dwelling and renovate or add […]








