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, […]
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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 […]
Serene Stinson Beach home getaway embraces spectacular ocean views
Arrowood Design has reimagined this beach home boasting incredible seaside views along beautiful Stinson Beach, just 2o miles from San Francisco, California. The house provides a weekend getaway for a professional couple who resides full-time in San Francisco. They were seeking a place for complete relaxation and bountiful ocean vistas. They purchased a three-bedroom, three-bath— 2,225-square-foot […]
Tour this spectacular modern house in the pristine landscape of Suncadia
Located in the Nelson Preserve area of Suncadia, Washington, Studio Zerbey Architecture + Interiors designed this dwelling for a family of four who desired a modern house that hugged the landscape but had a peek-a-boo view of the vistas beyond. The site was designed so the garage is tucked towards the back of the property […]
See this beautiful New England beach house overlooking Nantucket Sound
Robert Dean Architects has designed this gorgeous traditional-style beach house retreat on Nantucket, an island situated off the coast of Massachusetts. This 6,500 square-foot, six-bedroom dwelling is nestled on its site as a simple and coherent object in the landscape with beautiful wrap-around porches. The exterior facade reveals classical underpinnings while sustaining a casual presence. The […]
Step inside a lakefront dream house with rustic elegance in Tennessee
LRK Architects together with Cindy McCord Design have created this lakefront dream house for a family of six to enjoy as a year-round retreat on Pickwick Lake, Tennessee. The homeowners compromised on the design of this home, he wanted a lake house, and she wanted a beach house — the designer created living spaces with […]
This charming Sonoma Wine Country getaway gets a remarkable makeover
Leff Construction Design/Build is responsible for the complete overhaul of this casual luxury retreat located in the village of Glen Ellen in the heart of Sonoma Valley Wine Country, California. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom family getaway had not been renovated in three decades and the homeowners were nearly ready to tear down and start from scratch. […]
Inside a Nantucket dream house with a serene coastal color scheme
Mark Cutone Architecture +, in collaboration with Donna Elle Design, has crafted this stunning vacation house in Dionis, a serene enclave located just outside of town on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The homeowners selected this idyllic neighborhood because it offers plenty of natural beauty, including a wooded marshland and sweeping views of the Great […]










