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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Tour a classic farmhouse renovation with beautiful details on Long Island
Elizabeth Roberts Architecture is responsible for this classic farmhouse renovation of a 19th-century clapboard house located in the Orient Historic District on Long Island, New York. This gable-roofed dwelling is surrounded by acres of fruit trees since the site was originally an orchard. There was also an original barn on the property, which was transformed […]
Townhouse retreat on the California coastline gets inviting renovation
Graham Baba Architects is responsible for the interior renovation of this fabulous townhouse retreat, located in picturesque Pebble Beach, a community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. This getaway home was updated for a couple who split their time between California, Washington, France, and Canada. The owners bought the house over twenty years ago but […]
Inside a brilliant renovation of a contemporary industrial flat in Barcelona
This contemporary industrial style flat with vintage touches was completely renovated by Sincro Interior Design Studio, located in Barcelona, Spain. A classical apartment of just 1,615 square feet (150 square meters), this home was constructed in the early 20th century. With the renovation, it has been possible to redistribute all the rooms, obtaining an open […]
Mediterranean Revival home boasts drool-worthy interiors in Washington DC
Barnes Vanze Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of a 1920s Mediterranean Revival home located in Washington, D.C. Once you looked past the barrel-tile roof, the windows, doors, and interior layout were straight out of the Colonial playbook. The new owners had a desire to authenticate this home as a true Mediterranean Revival, at […]










