This rustic modern retreat was custom built by Couture Homes with interiors by Jenny Martin Design, tucked away in a protected cove of North Saanich, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Created to be vibrant and cutting edge, this dwelling features a dramatic interior that tells a tale of adventure through the incorporation of sculptures and […]
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An intimate retreat tucked into a forest overlooks serene Puget Sound
Miller Hull Partnership has designed this intimate retreat for indoor-outdoor living, nestled on a bluff on Whidbey Island, Washington. This picturesque property consists of a 2,300 square foot main house and a 560 square foot guest house that are set between wind-swept evergreens for an intimate setting. The owners are a wildlife photographer and a blacksmith, […]
Serene retreat on Long Island is perched on a bluff overlooking the water
Andrew Franz Architect has designed this serene year-round retreat perched on a bluff overlooking the water, located on the East End of Long Island, New York. The dwelling is positioned on a unique site between a wooded forest and a bluff that overlooks a sandy beach on the water’s edge. To minimize the presence of […]
Breezy lakeshore retreat in harmony with nature on Lake Winnipesaukee
This family lakeshore retreat was designed by Whitten Architects, nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. The Boston-based homeowners are a young and active family of four who was seeking a lakefront summer home they could use as a seasonal escape from the city. Where they landed was a […]
Escape to this spectacular mountain retreat in Big Sky Country
This fabulous mountain retreat was designed by CLB Architects, positioned in the heart of Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana. With a peaceful backdrop of dense fir and pine trees, this dwelling offers a close connection to the natural environment for the owner’s family. With their main residence in Manhattan, the owners desired a getaway home […]
Tour an elegant retreat with majestic North Carolina mountain views
The Architectural Practice in collaboration with Allard + Roberts Interior Design has designed this transitional-style mountain retreat located in The Cliffs At Walnut Cove, a gated golf community in Asheville, North Carolina. This home’s interior was intentionally neutral so that the finishes would not compete with the spectacular mountain views or the homeowner’s collection of wall art […]
A modernist woodland retreat perched over the serene Hudson Valley
S3 Architecture in collaboration with Upstate Modernist has created this modernist woodland retreat that provides an idyllic cantilevered respite in Rhinebeck, New York. Rhinebeck is a charming, historic town nestled in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. Encompassing 800 square feet of living space, this modern refuge is perched on a forested cliff with restful views. […]
See a magnificent summer retreat perched hillside on Martha’s Vineyard
Olson Kundig Architects have designed this spectacular summer retreat for a couple of empty nesters, located on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. This dwelling offers a comfortable living space for two with plenty of space to host extended family and friends. The house is nestled into a gently sloping hillside to create privacy from neighbors while framing […]
A multigenerational family gets a blissful getaway on Balsam Lake
This modern lake house was designed as a destination getaway for a family of three generations by RoehrSchmitt Architecture, located on Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Highlights of this property include natural bluestone paths and a patio, a weathered steel entry bridge, and a tricked-out private beach. Designing a vacation home where everyone wants to be is […]
Step into a Florida beach house escape with drool worthy interiors
This beautiful beach house escape was designed by T.S. Adams Studio, Architects, located in the seaside village of Watersound, Florida. On the gorgeous exterior facade, the cedar shake shingles are painted in Monroe Bisque HC-26 | Benjamin Moore. The roof is also cedar shingles, while the chimney is brick. Step into the interior of this dwelling to […]










