Altura Architects, along with Alchemy Design Studio, has created this cozy cabin retreat that is tucked into a woodsy site on Lake James, a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina. An idyllic place to spend summers on the water, the owners, a family of four, enjoy sitting fireside roasting marshmallows and taking […]

This compact rural cabin retreat, designed by Olson Kundig Architects, is nestled on a heavily wooded hillside property in Stowe, Vermont. Its 750-square-foot footprint creates an intimate family gathering place amongst the trees and offers an efficient and economical framework for the family to experience the tranquil woodsy surroundings. The family has owned this land for […]

Barn Owl is a beautiful lakefront cabin designed as a family getaway by MossCreek Home Designs, nestled along a lake in McCall, Idaho. Inside this luxurious 2,630-square-foot, three-bedroom, and two-and-a-half-bathroom home, you will find various design elements that work together perfectly. From its Arts and Craft exteriors to its Cowboy Decor interior, this ultimate lakeside […]

Ross Built Construction is responsible for designing this coastal contemporary retreat located on a canal in Longboat Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota County, Florida. Boasting breathtaking views of the water, the spacious interior was designed with coastal comfort in mind, featuring a blend of luxurious finishes and materials that perfectly capture the […]

This stunning lake house was reimagined by Gary Nance Design, together with Lantz Collective, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan. The home design embodies a luxurious Americana style, seamlessly blending comfort and elegance. This All-American gloss look in the entry sets the tone for guests as they arrive at the lake. This […]

The Treehouse Family Retreat, nestled on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, was designed by architectural studio Thomas & Denzinger as a generational family vacation home for an Indiana-based couple. The property presented significant challenges—ancient live oaks with majestic beauty resided there first and were protected—although it has breathtaking panoramas of the marsh and The Ocean Course. […]

Walton Architecture, together with Sarah Jones Interior Design, has completed this gorgeous mountain retreat that is situated in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. Nestled amongst the pines, this home enjoys beautiful views of nature, nearby Lookout Mountain, Mount Pluto, and the Martis Camp Golf Club’s driving range. The clean and thoughtful design of this dwelling […]

A Denver family commissioned interior designer Breeze Giannasio to oversee the renovation and decoration of their vacation home, a Bohemian-style bungalow in Maui, Hawaii. The family was on spring break when they fell in love with the island and desired to have their own piece of paradise, one with majestic views of both the mountains […]

Designed by SALA Architects, this idyllic lakeside summer cottage is nestled on 40 acres overlooking Swan Lake in Ottertail County, northern Minnesota. The current owners are the fourth generation for this cabin site in a collective camp. They sought to replace a porch cabin with one that reflected the memories of the old and would service […]

Set against the backdrop of the Grand Teton Mountain Range in Jackson, Wyoming, this modern ranch-inspired house designed by Robbins Architecture enhances rather than competes with the surrounding beauty. The site, complete with high peaks and a sage landscape, created an ideal canvas for a retreat from urban life. The homeowners are a family of […]