This stunning mountain modern home was designed by Vellum Architecture & Design, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Called “Elk Mountain Ridge Residence”, this dwelling is nestled along a very popular road biking route and was designed for a bike enthusiast and his wife looking for a retreat in the Blue Ridge […]
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Summer camp inspired cabin immersed in a majestic grove of Redwoods
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design is responsible for the design of this summer camp-inspired cabin set on a heavily wooded 4-acre site in the town of Ross, just north of San Francisco, California. Surrounded by a magnificent grove of Redwood trees, this home has the air of a very sophisticated campsite in the woods. The […]
A charming ivy-clad stone cottage offers tranquility in Worcestershire
This rustic-luxe self-catering stone cottage is located in the heart of the Malvern Hills, on a 16-acre rural property in Worcestershire, a county in the West Midlands of England, United Kingdom. Hidden within an ancient apple orchard, this idyllic location provides guests with plenty of scenic walking trails. The locale also boasts medicinal spring waters, […]
A luxurious mountain retreat surrounded by pine trees in Northern Arizona
This luxurious mountain retreat was designed by Tate Studio Architects, nestled among the beautiful pine trees and the nearby golf course in Flagstaff, Northern Arizona. Boulders bordering the path to the home’s entry tie into the home’s stone siding, lending a natural feel that continues throughout the home. The great room’s interior is wrapped in […]
A fresh and contemporary mountain home in the idyllic Sierra Nevadas
This incredible mountain contemporary home was designed by Aspen Leaf Interiors, overlooking the slopes of Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee, California. The open and airy layout compliments the endless long-range views enjoyed from every room of this mountainside dwelling. Thoughtful design elements throughout help to embrace the beauty of the natural setting and add to the inviting […]
See inside a designer’s boho inspired summer retreat on a Canadian lake
This summer cottage retreat is the personal home of designer Karen Cole, owner of ColeDesign Studio, located on Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County, Canada. This 1970s cottage epitomizes easy lake living with comfortable furnishings and tranquil water views. Floor-to-ceiling windows help to flood the interior of this A-frame with natural light. Color and texture combine […]
An inspiring midcentury modern desert home in the Coachella Valley
This midcentury desert home was designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a plateau above Coachella Valley nestled up against the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage, California. Originally constructed in the 1960s, this dwelling sits in the center of the 1.3-acre property. One enters from the driveway through a private courtyard. A swimming pool […]
See this stunningly beautiful lakeside summer escape on Upper Gull Lake
This rustic yet modern lakeside cabin escape was designed by NewHeritage in collaboration with Tays & Co Design Studios, located on Upper Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota. This cabin getaway is an escape for a couple with grown children whose main residence is in the Twin Cities. They have owned this property since 2012 and have transformed […]
Tour this cozy rustic cabin with idyllic views over the Montana landscape
This cozy rustic cabin was inspired by a love for the water and wild places designed by Miller-Roodell Architects in collaboration with Haven Interior Design, located in Belgrade, Montana. The cabin is used as a family fly fishing retreat, whose design takes its cues from the rolling agrarian site; wetlands, and riparian wildlife habitat with multiple mountain […]
An amazing steel and glass house perched above the Potomac River
This modern steel and glass house was designed for a sculptor from Paris by Wiedemann Architects, perched on a limestone quarry with sweeping views over the Potomac River in West Virginia. The goal of this project was to create a simple structure that was simultaneously separate from and intertwined with nature. Two simple cast concrete volumes […]








