Amber Interiors has remodeled this beautiful West Coast style home, located in Woodland Hills, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. Surrounded by mature Oak, Cedar and fruiting citrus trees, the designer purchased this home back in 2016, which offered endless possibilities for family living. The original home was built in 1956, […]
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Midcentury split-level home gets a bohemian-chic makeover in Minnesota
Built in 1964, this midcentury split-level home was renovated by Aspect Design Build, located on a nearly 2-acre lot in Shorewood, a city on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Interior design studio Vintage Elements is responsible for infusing a California coastal bohemian flair into this full house remodel for a family of four. The property had been on the […]
Revived lake house retreat in Iowa showcases playful pops of color
Rehkamp Larson Architects is responsible for this revived lake house built in 1973, creating a playful place for family and friends to gather in Iowa. The existing low-pitched gable roofline remains but all else is transformed. Bright color is unabashedly embraced throughout, reflecting the homeowner’s energetic style. A new entry addition breaks the roofline and welcomes […]
Before and After: Fascinating renovation of a midcentury home in Seattle
This project involves the complete renovation of a midcentury home by Shed Architecture, located on a lush site in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Constructed in 1967, this dilapidated home was in need of a major overhaul. Some of the major concerns included an overgrown site, an outdated kitchen, […]
A modern farmhouse with a contemporary minimalist interior in Canada
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]








