Wade Design Architects crafted this wine country escape to seamlessly blend with its natural setting, nestled among ancient oaks and olive trees in Sonoma, California. This dwelling was envisioned as both a vacation getaway and a future retirement haven, designed with elegant comfort at its core. The property features a 3,000-square-foot Main House, a 700-square-foot […]
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Glamorous wine country retreat in California offers the ultimate escape
Set in the hills above the beautiful Sonoma Valley, California, this home was designed by Julia Katrine Designs as a family retreat from busy city life. The designer created a relaxing environment, using pops of blue to draw the eye back inside from the stunning panoramic views. The perfect setting to take a deep breath, […]
Step inside this peaceful retreat on a remote lake in northern Minnesota
Charlie & Co. Design, in collaboration with Studio M Interiors, has crafted this stunning modern cabin retreat situated in Thunder Lake Township, northern Minnesota. The owners dreamed of a remote getaway—a weekend retreat to absorb the natural beauty of northern Minnesota in a modern cabin. Framed in mature trees, a protected wetland, and perched on […]
Inside a gorgeous mountain style cottage in Michigan with serene lake views
This mountain-style lake cottage was designed by Norman Dodds together with Scott Christopher Homes, located on a bluff overlooking the waterfront shoreline of Walloon Lake, Michigan, on a nearly 14-acre historic farm. This two-story retreat is intentional in its landscape and is designed to support an active lifestyle for a family who has a love […]
A Colorado ranch gets beautifully reimainged in the scenic San Juan Mountains
Janet Wiley Architects, together with Veritas Fine Homes, has reimagined a charming historic ranch nestled between Telluride and Dolores in the San Juan Mountain Range of Colorado. When the Veritas Team first visited Slippery Rock Ranch, they found a series of dilapidated cabins, unfinished outbuildings, long-forgotten infrastructure, and an overgrown forest that amazingly obscured 1,200 […]
Tour this elegant lake house with breathtaking views of Lake Coeur d’Alene
This gorgeous lake house was designed by Mittmann Architect together with Lexi Westergard Design on the pristine shores of Coeur D’Alene Lake in Idaho. This second home was designed as the ultimate family retreat—a place to create countless memories. With its stunning lakeside backdrop, the home invites family gatherings and moments of togetherness, serving as a […]
Charming cabin getaway offers inviting escape in the woods of Wisconsin
Chisel Architecture, in collaboration with Lucy Interior Design, has reimagined this charming cabin for a Minneapolis couple, nestled in the woods of Lake Owen, Wisconsin. The cabin was revived with lively colors and blended styles, uniting yesterday’s charm with today’s livability. Originally built in 1930, the design team preserved its historic character while enhancing features with […]
Miner’s cabin reimagined as luxury ski retreat in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
Workshop/APD reimagined a historic miner’s cabin constructed in the 1880s into a striking modern ski retreat situated in Aspen, a stunning ski resort town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. While preserving the historic structure, the architects designed a modern expansion that remains faithful to its original gable and cross-gable form. The striking, contextually relevant […]
Retreat to this organic modern dream home in Sonoma Wine Country
Designed as a weekend retreat for a Marin-based family, this single-story home sits on three scenic acres in Sonoma County. Surrounded by mature oak trees and mountain views, the property offers a peaceful escape and a place for connection. The 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom and five-bathroom home, designed by Kentfield-based architecture firm Holder Parlette, is centered around […]
This charming rustic cabin in Minnesota is the ultimate fishing retreat
SALA Architects has created this warm and inviting trout fishing cabin for family getaways, tucked away in a secluded valley in Southeastern Minnesota. This home is accessible by crossing a stream. Highlights of this compact 1,600 square foot design include a central soapstone wood stove, southern and eastern views, and a unique sleeping accommodation. Continue […]










