Shenandoah Farm is a family farmhouse retreat for the principal architect and owner of Pfeffer Torode Architecture, nestled on a sprawling 250-acre property along the Buffalo River in Summertown, Tennessee. This property serves as a countryside escape for gathering with three generations of family and visiting friends. It features a 1,650-square-foot cabin and a 3,635-square-foot […]
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Step into this rustic retreat in Texas inspired by its serene surroundings
Sarah Becker Design has designed this gorgeous rustic farmhouse-style retreat nestled in a rural setting in Giddings, Lee County, Texas. When designing this home, the designer poured energy into perfecting a layout that seamlessly aligns with the homeowners’ lifestyle. The serene surroundings inspired the design, setting a tranquil tone that guided every decision. Elegant material […]
Dreamy New Hampshire lake house with serene views of Lake Winnipesaukee
Beckwith Builders has crafted this gorgeous New England shingle-style lake house nestled along the shores of the picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This home was built as a family retreat for summers spent enjoying lakeside living. It was designed to maximize sweeping views over the lake while also providing a seamless indoor-outdoor connection for […]
A serene seaside retreat embraces indoor–outdoor living in Stinson Beach
This calming seaside retreat was crafted by Butler Armsden Architects for a family of six on an unusual two-lot property in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California. A dramatic horizontal architectural composition, the home is subtle from the street but opens to view-filled pavilions facing the lagoon and the coastal range. Painterly strokes of Shou Sugi […]
This Lake Tahoe home offers a luxurious retreat with stunning water views
This luxurious yet comfortable lakefront home, designed by Dale Cox Architects, is nestled on the prestigious Lakeshore Boulevard in Incline Village on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Washoe County, Nevada. Expansive lake views and direct shoreline access create an idyllic setting for relaxed, year-round mountain living. This mountain classic home features playful living […]
Peek into this cozy lakefront house in Maine with peaceful water views
Kossow Camp is a thoughtfully reimagined lakefront house by Studio Ren Architecture, in collaboration with Wright-Ryan Homes, nestled on the shores of Crescent Lake in Raymond, Maine. What began as a dated summer camp has been transformed into a refined, year-round home that honors the spirit of traditional Maine cottages while embracing modern comfort and […]
A summer camp-inspired home offers a peaceful escape in coastal Maine
Whitten Architects, together with Heidi Lachapelle Interiors, has designed this summer camp-inspired, multigenerational family home nestled along the coast in Scarborough, Maine. The design of this home was inspired by years of the owners sending their children to summer camp along the Maine coast and by their strong desire to create a legacy home with […]
A Hudson Valley farmhouse gets a stunning makeover with a mid-century twist
Garrison Foundry has thoughtfully reimagined this 1960s-inspired post-and-beam home into a beautiful farmhouse with a mid-century twist in Warwick, New York, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. The owner’s father originally built this 3,600-square-foot home, which blends nature, modern elegance, and functional design, evoking warmth and harmony. A new gable roof enhances its architectural […]
Inside a legacy mountain house with snowy views of Wyoming’s Grand Tetons
Interior studio Design Matters, together with builders With The Grain, have designed this legacy mountain house for a family and future generations, nestled in Alta, Wyoming. For over a century, Aspen Leaf has been a treasured part of our clients’ family heritage, passed down through five generations. The Cabin at Aspen Leaf is more than […]
A lakeside retreat in Tennessee designed to maximize the breathtaking views
This lakeside family retreat, beautifully transformed by architectural studio Carlton Edwards, is perched on steep terrain to maximize views of a tranquil cove on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Its timeless character draws on the architecture of grand summer-lodge-style homes from the 1930s — the same era when the lake was developed. The compound includes […]








