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 […]

 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 […]

This oceanfront dream house was designed for a couple as both a personal escape and a gathering place by The Ranch Mine, bringing together craft, climate, and culture in San Pedro, the colorful capital of Belize’s largest island, Ambergris Caye. A retired inventor and an interior designer approached the architects to design a coastal home […]

KA DesignWorks has crafted this serene riverfront house that beautifully combines modern and rustic elements, with natural wood and stone showcased throughout, located in Carbondale, Colorado. Large, expansive windows and doors seamlessly blend the interior with the exterior of this four-bedroom, single-story retreat, creating a harmonious connection with nature. Drawing inspiration from its surroundings, the design […]

Kelly & Stone Architects, in partnership with Jennifer Robin Interiors, has created this stunning mountain retreat situated in Martis Camp, a community in Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on a beautiful tree-filled property, this 5,000 square foot home was designed as a second home for a family with three young children from the Bay Area. The […]

This Sonoma Wine Country retreat, designed by Surround Architecture along with Total Concepts, is nestled in the hillside among grand heritage oaks and dense redwoods. The design at ‘Dry Creek’ celebrates a family’s deep connection to Sonoma County, California, and their cherished site above the Dry Creek Valley. The home is designed to showcase views […]

Geoff Chick & Associates, together with builder Chris Clark, has crafted this classic coastal beach house situated in WaterSound, Florida. This three-story retreat is just three blocks from the beach, created as a family vacation home for two families with eight kids between them. The vision for this dreamy beach house was to create a […]

This family retreat nestled amidst the redwoods, blending wine country and mountain design with moments of whimsy, was designed by Wade Design Architects and Jennifer Robin Interiors in the hills of Healdsburg, California. Nestled in a serene redwood grove overlooking Dry Creek Valley, this weekend getaway for a family of five from San Francisco draws […]

This luxurious modern mountain retreat in Boise, Idaho, reimagined by Lyn’s Design Style, combines rustic textures with refined comfort. The entryway sets a welcoming tone with iron and glass doors, a custom wood wall, and a timber console table accented with a vintage vessel and plush stool. Step into the statement-making great room with two-story […]

Vandervort Architects, along with Needham Construction, have designed this timeless waterfront retreat on Crane Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Crane is not served by ferry, and although there is a ring road circling the island, most visitors arrive by boat. The site is a spectacular rocky, wooded peninsula jutting into Deer […]