Designed by KT2 Design Group together with Opaline Interiors Studio, this modern Scandinavian house in Vermont features a wall of windows that takes in sweeping views of the Green Mountains. The team collaborated with an active, growing family to design their second home on a beautiful mountain top. Having rented houses in the area for […]
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A cedar shake lake house offers a peaceful escape on Alabama’s Lake Martin
This cedar shake house was designed by L. Mitchell Ginn and Associates together with Liz Williams Interiors as a family lakeside getaway, situated on Lake Martin, Alabama. The home was envisioned as a weekend escape, featuring lush landscaping and terraced lawns. The exterior of the house features battered stone columns, flared rafter tails, and arched […]
A multi-generational Michigan lake house wrapped in shou sugi ban siding
Located in Hillsdale, Michigan, Baw Beese House is a 4,300-square-foot, multi-generational lake house retreat designed by Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects. The project is a contextual response to social, familial, community, economic, and health conditions, allowing multiple generations of family members to safely occupy the place together or separately for years to come. This lakeside house is […]
A stylish Martis Camp mountain retreat where rustic meets contemporary
Kelly & Stone Architects, together with Loverde Builders, have designed this spectacular mountain retreat situated in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. The exterior of this home features clear cedar, sandstone, walnut–trimmed windows, and copper shingles. Scenic views of the Northstar Ski Slopes have been maximized throughout this dwelling. The homeowner requested capturing and […]
A breathtaking cliffside home with epic views over the Wenatchee River
Syndicate Smith has designed this compact modern home of just 1,500 square feet perched on the edge of a steep, wooded slope overlooking the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington. This vacation home elegantly maximizes the limited construction area. Crafted for dual purposes—retreat and vacation rental—the design prioritizes simplicity and low-maintenance living. A typical foundation supports […]
Inside this spectacular lakeside retreat with farmhouse vibes in Indiana
D. Stanley Dixon Architect, together with Tom Stringer Design Partners, has designed this stunning lakeside cottage retreat nestled along Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana. Bringing together the elements to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere was the goal in crafting a comfortable country aesthetic for this farmhouse. Set at the edge of a lake in rural […]
A Lake Minnetonka dream house with a breezy coastal-inspired palette
Breezy Bay is the ultimate lakeside dream house crafted by Eskuche Design Group together with Kyle Hunt & Partners, nestled on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. This charming retreat offers timeless elegance and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Thoughtfully designed to capture stunning lake views, this custom home blends classic architecture with modern comforts, […]
A Montana mountain house with a seamless blend of rustic and refined elements
This expansive mountain house was completely reimagined by Farland Interiors, offering the epitome of luxury mountain living in the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. Nestled amid the breathtaking landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, this retreat balances refined modern comfort with timeless alpine character, with soaring timber beams, rugged stonework, and thoughtfully layered interiors that […]
Step inside a Wisconsin lake house that balances refined and casual living
Morgante Wilson Architects has designed this lake house retreat, offering relaxed, casual, comfortable, and refined living spaces on Green Lake in Wisconsin. This spacious residence comfortably accommodates a family of four, along with welcome crowds of visitors. A single, spacious, multi-functional public space – including an open-concept kitchen, family room, and living room – facilitates entertaining and […]
Step into a refined Florida home influenced by the British West Indies
Stofft Cooney Architects, along with Nautilus Home, has designed this refined British West Indies home, shaped entirely by its landscape and set beneath preserved heritage live oaks in Cherokee Park, a picturesque bayside community in Sarasota, Florida. Set on a 30,000-square-foot corner property, the home was planned around mapped and preserved trees, allowing roots and branches […]










