The architectural studio of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this family refuge perched on a hillside on Decatur Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands. This secluded cabin retreat was designed for a family by architects Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Decatur Island, one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state. Working with a […]
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Dutchess County farmhouse gets a beautiful update with serene interiors
This gorgeous farmhouse was completely reimagined by Crisp Architects, nestled in Pine Plains, a quaint town in Dutchess County, New York. The owners sought the transformation of this countryside home into what would become their family retreat from New York City. Nestled in bucolic farmland with incredible views, the existing home did not fit with […]
See this dreamy rustic modern house with breathtaking Lake Keowee views
This gorgeous modern rustic lake house designed by MHK Architecture together with The Stillwater Group is nestled on the shores of Lake Keowee in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset, South Carolina. This vacation home was created as a sanctuary for indoor-outdoor living with expansive windows, large covered porches, and patios. A palette of organic, […]
This Hamptons beach house offers soothing, zen-inspired living spaces
This zen-inspired beach house was designed by Backen & Backen Architects in collaboration with BK Interior Design, nestled seaside in the Hamptons, New York. This multi-phase project is exemplary of creating a connection to the outdoors, a love of materiality, and redefining luxury to a subtle and simplistic palette, while holding true to the design […]
This waterfront beach cabin offers a sanctuary on Orcas Island, Washington
This spectacular waterfront beach cabin, created by Heliotrope Architects, is nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, in northwestern Washington. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech […]
Dreamy mountain-style farmhouse in Truckee surrounded by majestic tall pines
Sandbox Studio together with Heslin Construction has beautifully designed this mountain-style farmhouse as the ultimate family retreat, situated in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. Inside you will find a generous 5,759 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The open great room with its beautiful vaulted […]
Forest cabin retreat sits peacefully in the middle of Yosemite National Park
This forest cabin retreat was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located in the historic town of Wawona in the middle of Yosemite National Park, California. While the compact, modern form of the structure may stand out amongst the mosaic of the town’s structures (Wawona is home to a mixture of typologies – family homes, […]
Creekside retreat set in a redwood grove gets a stunning modern update
Richardson Pribuss Architects has beautifully reimagined this creekside retreat that was originally built in 1954, situated in Mill Valley, a picturesque town nestled in the foothills of Mount Tamalpais, California. The residence is nestled in a redwood grove, on a gently upsloping property that is bordered by a creek. The site features a distinctive old […]
This eco-luxury villa offers a fabulous getaway home in Tulum, Mexico
Casa Xixim is a sustainably designed getaway home by Specht Novak and Louise Harpman, situated on a narrow site on the ecologically protected Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico. Casa Xixim is a house that works harmoniously with its surroundings while allowing an environmentally immersive living experience. The 4,800 square feet villa is designed as a […]
Step inside this peaceful getaway home in the mountains of Vermont
This home was beautifully reimagined by Cushman Design Group into a harmonious and peaceful family getaway home that blends beauty and functionality, nestled in Green Mountain, Vermont. Amplifying the charm of the existing timber frame design, larger, energy-efficient windows were installed on the southern gable, enabling natural light to flood into the family room while […]