Martha O’Hara Interiors in collaboration with builder JPC Custom Homes has designed this gorgeous summer lake house, located on Maple Lake, Minnesota. Dreamy panoramic lake views and a mostly neutral color palette complements the bold cabinets and rustic wood elements throughout, resulting in a space that is idyllic for weekend getaways with family and friends. A […]
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Modern interpretation of the farmhouse in the beautiful Berkshire woods
Crisp Architects is responsible for the design of this inviting farmhouse nestled on a wooded property in Berkshire, a town in Tioga County, New York. As you drive onto this sprawling woodsy site, the trees part and you begin to see your destination. Whatever worries you may have brought with you melt away as you approach […]
Eco-friendly retreat embraces nature in Carmel’s Santa Lucia Preserve
Feldman Architecture has designed this eco-friendly retreat for a couple of empty nesters in the Santa Lucia Preserve, a 20,000-acre nature preserve nestled in the coastal foothills just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The homeowners spent two years looking for their idyllic piece of land — flat enough to accommodate single-level living while also being surrounded by […]
Serene lake cottage in Minnesota offers sophisticated style and warmth
This serene lake cottage was designed by JAL Architects in collaboration with Mary Rossi Designs, located in Excelsior, a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Every detail was thoughtfully considered when building this beautiful new home. The homeowner desired a mix of contemporary with cottage style while integrating treasured family heirlooms into the decor. To personalize this […]
Relaxing lake cottage offers a nature-inspired oasis on Lake Rosseau
Tamarack North has custom built this relaxing lake cottage retreat with modern-rustic details, nestled on Lake Rosseau, a popular recreation lake in the Muskokas, Ontario, Canada. Designed as a weekend retreat, this wonderful oasis is meant to leave its occupants feeling relaxed and refreshed. Throughout the exterior and interior of this home are a great use of textures […]
Coastal family retreat provides cliffside oasis overlooking Cape Cod Bay
LDa Architecture & Interiors was commissioned for the renovation of this spectacular coastal family retreat located in Brewster, Massachusetts. This home serves as a getaway from urban living for a family of four. After purchasing this 15-year-old home, the owners desired a facelift to the existing and outdated condition of this Cape Style home. Set atop a […]
Renovated cabin provides sanctuary for an architect on Bainbridge Island
Alan Maskin, a principal and owner of Olson Kundig Architects has renovated his personal cabin retreat, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. A second-floor addition provides this cabin with sweeping views over Agate Passage, a high-current tidal strait on the Olympic Peninsula. The scope of this 1,100 square foot project entailed the remodel and addition of a 1938 […]
Beautiful coastal Maine home envisioned for idyllic summer getaways
Hamilton Snowber Architects is responsible for the design of this New England coastal home nestled on a site that gently slopes down to Penobscot Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Ocean in Rockport, Maine. This was conceived as a summer home and vacation destination for a Washington couple and their four grown children. Drawing from […]
This cozy mountain cabin offers relaxed lakeside living in Montana
This cozy mountain cabin was designed and constructed by Denman Construction, nestled on Ashley Lake, a beautiful lake just outside of Kalispell, in the Northwest part of Montana. Surrounded by the Salish Mountains, this home features hidden doors, gaming bookcases, and many inspirations of the owners personal connections to the area. The heart of this cabin […]
Modern interpretation of New England farmhouse vernacular
Elliott + Elliott Architecture has put a modern twist on this New England farmhouse vernacular, located on a small island off the coast of Maine. It is rooted in the traditional hierarchical relationship between the prominent white clapboard farmhouse and the less adorned, shingled outbuildings. In order to accommodate multiple generations of the family, the main […]










