This modern lakefront house was reimagined by Graham Baba Architects, located on Mercer Island, an island community situated in Lake Washington, east of the City of Seattle, Washington. Originally constructed in the 1960s as a modest beachfront cabin, this home had undergone several renovations that degraded its design integrity. When the current owners purchased the […]
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A modern lake house retreat in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin
Vetter Architects is responsible for the design of this stunning lake house retreat and boathouse nestled within a multi-acre property in the scenic Northwoods of Wisconsin. Surrounded by a forest of oaks and white pines, the home is perched on a bluff overlooking a pristine lake the family has visited for decades, Spirit Lake. This dwelling […]
Inside a dark and moody getaway home in the serene Catskill Mountains
This mountain getaway home was designed by Becky Shea Design and nestled on a picturesque mountainside in the southern Catskills of New York. This relaxing oasis is the designer’s (and her husband’s) personal retreat from the city and serves as their escape for weekends and holidays. Positioned on over 6 acres abutting thousands of acres […]
A camp-inspired lakeside retreat in New Hampshire connects with nature
This four-season camp-inspired lakeside retreat was designed for a family of five by Murdough Design, located on just over 12-acres in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. Located down a winding road through a serene forest, the retreat boasts breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The structure consists of a 2,733 square foot main residence along with a 382 square feet guest […]
Dreamy lakeside craftsman home in New Hampshire with peaceful views
This lakeside craftsman home has undergone an extensive renovation and addition by TMS Architect, nestled on Lake Wentworth in eastern New Hampshire. The owners had spent summers in this lake house with their family building lasting memories. Approaching retirement and an expanding family, they searched for properties around this lake that would meet their future […]
A nature inspired cottage retreat embedded in the Canadian Shield
This spectacular family cottage retreat was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Encompassing 1,900 square feet of living space, this modern shelter infused with Canadiana sits in the Gatineau hills, shifting its way over the edge of a cliff to command views of the adjacent lake. The retreat is gently embedded in the Canadian […]
A dreamy Hamptons inspired escape for casual living on Lake Minnetonka
This stunning beach house inspired by coastal cottages in the Hamptons was designed by Eskuche Design Group along with City Homes, nestled on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Providing a wonderful lakeside retreat from city living, the owners were seeking a timeless home that includes a look-out tower accessible via a luminous stairwell along with a bunk room […]
Check out this delightful beachfront summer house on Martha’s Vineyard
This relaxing beachfront summer house was designed by ROAM Architecture in collaboration with Rentschler & Company Interiors, overlooking Chilmark Cliffs on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The homeowners were adamant about maintaining a simplistic, rustic look with clean lines so familiar to the context of the island. It was important to the homeowners to create a special, laid-back, and […]
Tour this dream home retreat in the dramatic mountains of North Carolina
This gorgeous dream home retreat was designed by Edgens Herzog Architects, located in Lonesome Valley, a residential mountain community in Cashiers, North Carolina. The area is known as Box Canyon, which boasts the tallest wall of sheer granite rock face east of the Mississippi River, about 1,400 vertical feet. Conceived as two main living areas, […]
Inside a stunning modern farmhouse retreat in California Wine Country
Nick Lee Architecture in collaboration with Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design has created this beautiful modern farmhouse-style retreat located in Sonoma, California. The owners are a family based in Mountain Views who were looking for their dream vacation retreat in the wine country region. Their vision was to have a second home they could spend time in […]










