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 […]
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Modern yet rustic post and beam cottage in the picturesque Hudson Valley
This rustic post and beam cottage was reimagined by Rapp Construction Management, together with the Brooklyn-based design firm and furniture company ZZ Driggs, and is nestled in the charming town of Pine Plains, New York. Set on a 40-acre property, nature and vistas of the Taconic Mountains surround this warm and welcoming house in the […]
Tour this rustic country house in Catalonia with natural holiday decor
Set in the Empordà, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain, this country house is surrounded by warm sunshine and immersed in the magic of Christmas. The design of this home is inspired by traditional farmhouses and adorned with natural, rustic holiday decorations made from branches and fruits gathered by the family on forest […]
Rustic meets modern in this impressive alpine ranch house in Montana
KMA Architecture has crafted this gorgeous alpine ranch house, perched at 8000 feet on a sprawling 160-acre property in the private residential community of Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The views of the Spanish Peaks from this four-bedroom home are magnificent, to say the least. The property’s design highlights both rustic and modern elements, which […]
A Minnesota cabin designed for empty nesters has serene Clamshell Lake views
This Minnesota cabin was designed and built by Lands End Development as a getaway for an empty-nester couple, nestled in a cove of Clamshell Lake, a small link in the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. The Saint Paul-based owners wanted a home that felt intimate but could also expand, allowing them to host their large family […]
An unbelievable Colorado mountain house with views of the Rocky Mountains
This gorgeous mountain house, designed by MA Studios, is situated in the Leland Creek subdivision in Winter Park, Colorado, and is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. With a knack for curating vintage finds for their home, these owners have expressed their unique, eclectic design aesthetic in this well-appointed mountain getaway. The architects worked […]
This lakeside cabin offers a cozy escape in the woods of Northern Wisconsin
Christopher Strom Architects has reimagined this rustic-modern lakeside cabin on a woodsy property nestled along Pear Lake in Trego, Northern Wisconsin. The owners have a deep emotional connection to this region. As a kid from Chicago, the owner attended a nearby summer camp and fell in love with the north woods. In a twist of fate, […]
Charming European inspired home with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Beautifully designed by Wright Design and ID Studio Interiors, this stunning European-inspired home perched on a hillside offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina. Located in the beautiful Upstate South Carolina lake community, The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this custom luxury build creates an old-world feel inside a […]
See a stunning alpine home renovation in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
This alpine modern home was completely reimagined by Kersting Architecture and is nestled on Grandfather Mountain (the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains) in Linville, North Carolina. Thoughtfully integrated into its rugged surroundings, this award-winning home embraces sweeping mountain vistas, natural materials, and a warm yet contemporary aesthetic. Every detail […]
Inside a rustic Wyoming mountain house with a dramatic backdrop of the Tetons
This gorgeous mountain house was custom-designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects, tucked into a very private location at the base of the Tetons in Jackson, Wyoming. The house was crafted for a couple who planned to be in Jackson for 3–4 months, both in the summer and the winter. All of the living space is contained […]










