This modern lake house family retreat was recently given a complete overhaul by architectural studio Workshop/apd, located in Westchester, New York. The home had been a vacation getaway for the family for years but was very dated, so the family pretty much lived outside, enjoying all that the area had to offer. The original home was cramped […]
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Colorado rocky mountain retreat with phenomenal views
This rustic mountain retreat appears as if it was built over a century ago thanks to clever architectural design by architects Design Associates, located in Granby, Colorado. The home is nestled in the historic C Lazy U Guest Ranch and Resort, an expansive property made up of private ranch estates, an extravagant dude ranch and plenty […]
Modern stone and glass mountain retreat in New Zealand
A small stone and glass dwelling designed by Fearon Hay Architects is nestled high on a mountain next to Lake Wakatipu on the South Island of New Zealand. Providing an all-season retreat for a young family, the box-like shelter melds into its landscape, clad with locally sourced schist stone. Entryway into the home is accessed from above, […]
Modern cottage retreat in Quebec’s forested landscape
A modern cottage designed for an active family by Atelier Barda is nestled on a forested site on the eastern side of Mt Pinnacle in Frelighsburg, Quebec, Canada. Since this is a second home for the clients and would be used as a weekend retreat, they requested that the dwelling be low-maintenance. The exterior facade was constructed with cross […]
A warm yet contemporary mountain feel in a Colorado home
What was once a parking lot now rests this beautiful stone clad dwelling that was designed by Charles Cunniffe Architects, surrounded by a mountainous landscape in Aspen, Colorado. Additionally on this circular site is an adjacent home and a guest house. The design team had to carefully plan the positioning of these homes in order to maximizes […]
Ultimate rough-luxe hideaway cabin in Cornwall, UK
Firefly is a self-catering woodcutter’s cabin offering an earthy experience for those looking for a personal or romantic escape, located in Nr Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. With charming rustic details, this vacation retreat was designed by its owners as an eventual retirement home, but currently being offered for looking for a unique ‘into the wild’ experience. […]
Chic Sonoma wine country retreat with charming details
This uber stylish and sophisticated open concept bungalow retreat is located in the heart of the beautiful wine country region of Sonoma, California. The interiors reflect a relaxed and soothing ambiance for which the California wine country lifestyle is known for. A stylish sliding glass door system in the living room and master bedroom creates a seamless connection between […]
Modern mountainside chalet in Whistler focused on entertaining
Robert Bailey Interiors was responsible for the transformation of a ski-in/ski-out chalet into a breathtaking home with bright interiors, located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
Romantic seaside cottage for honeymooners in New Zealand
This romantic seaside cottage was designed by Pattersons Associates Architects, located on the Banks Peninsula, on the South Island of New Zealand. Nestled in a rock escarpment, the the three room shelter was created as a honeymoon retreat for paying guests. The interiors are comprised of a lobby, living and sleeping quarters an a bathroom. […]
Cozy turn of the century coastal cottage on Lake Michigan
This cozy turn of the century homestead was transformed into a coastal cool cottage by Tom Stringer Design, located in Harbor Springs, on the shores of Lake Michigan. When the designer approached this project, he wanted to preserve the ‘cottageness’ feel of the home, resisting the urge to completely renovate and ruin the current vibe. Instead, […]