Seeing it now, it’s hard to believe that this house on the mountain was an old barn almost in ruins. The owners rehabilitated this structure with the help of architecture studio Aresta. They saved what they could and transformed it into the house of their dreams, a wood and stone refuge with large windows (goodbye […]
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Small yet cozy home in Toronto gets a modern Christmas makeover
Izen Architecture recently completed the design of a two-story, 600-square-foot rear addition onto this narrow home in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It contains a new home theatre in the basement, a new living room on the ground floor, which is stepped down from the rest of the space to achieve higher ceilings, and a new master […]
Converted commercial building into exceptional industrial loft in Portland
Emerick Architects renovated this exceptional industrial loft that combines three structures from varying periods over the past century, located in Portland, Oregon. The building had once been a corner grocery store, a printing press, and a mechanic’s shop. The design was inspired by the homeowner’s prior New York apartment. This 8,000 square foot building had […]
Coastal cottage makeover with vintage style in Seaside, Oregon: Old Salty
Emerick Architects is responsible for the renovation of this old coastal cottage located in Seaside, a charming resort city in northwestern Oregon. The original 1910 home looked like it should be torn down, instead, the homeowners saw the potential and wished to rescue this home from ruin. What this home did have, was rooms enveloped […]
Converted farmhouse in The Netherlands beautifully decorated for Christmas
Located in Aalten, a village in the eastern Netherlands is this beautifully converted farmhouse, built around 1900 and lovingly restored to its original glory. A couple came upon this home, uninhabited for a long time and with almost nothing done to it in the last forty years. Renovating was not an option for this couple, […]
Beautifully refreshed seaside home off the rugged coast of Maine
G.P. Schafer Architect completely transformed this stunning modern seaside home nestled on the water’s edge in Brooklin, Maine. The architect stumbled on this home by chance. Waiting too long to secure a summer vacation rental, there weren’t many options. He came across this nondescript near-A-frame—built in 1992 and with almost no architectural character whatsoever—was all […]
Cozy mountain cabin gets magical transformation in the Aran Valley, Spain
This cozy mountain cabin was completely renovated by MyM Contrucciones, located in the Aran Valley, an administrative entity in Catalonia, Spain. In 40 years this cabin had not been renovated. It was very old, with all the partitions and wood that was very dark. Yet the structure, windows, location and the wood made the homeowner […]
Mid-century modern home gets incredibly inspiring remodel in Oregon
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design is responsible for the remodel of this stunning mid-century modern home by noted architect Saul Zaik, located in Portland, Oregon. The 1950s house had been poorly remodeled over the years, yet had some notable features to preserve, such as a sunken living room and expansive corner windows. A past extension to this […]
Brilliant renovation of a multi-level Landmarked townhouse in Brooklyn
Murdock Solon Architects completely transformed this Landmarked townhouse located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. This project entailed a gut renovation of a 3,000 square foot, multi-unit structure, converting it into a single-family dwelling, all while maintaining an array of original elements through creative interventions. This includes the addition of four bedrooms, […]
A look inside a West Palm Beach house with coastal-chic interiors
This West Palm Beach, Florida home by Krista + Home showcases a fresh and bright color palette of airy whites and crisp, clean lines with nautical influences. Overlooking the Harbour Point Marina, this contemporary coastal home was in desperate need of an overhaul, being very dated with interior spaces that were very closed off. The designer […]








