SHM Architects, in collaboration with SCH Homes, has designed this home in Westlake, Texas, for a family of four who wanted a luxurious house surrounded by gardens and outdoor living space for family fun and easy entertaining. The expansive residence embraces fabulous indoor-outdoor connections inspired by California wine-country living. One of the goals of this […]
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A stunning pool and guest house inspired by Vermont’s Green Mountains
Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design has created this inviting getaway home in Warren, Vermont, a charming town nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains. A run-down pool house was removed, and in its place, a new, energy-efficient, low-maintenance pool house was constructed. As both poolside entertainment and a year-round guest space, it is just minutes from […]
Tour this fabulous seaside home nestled into dunes of Florida’s Emerald Coast
Geoff Chick Associates designed this gorgeous seaside home situated in Miramar Beach, a lively beach town on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Appearing to have emerged from the surrounding dunes, this home’s massings are broken down into smaller elements to engage with the scale of the site. Continue below for the rest of this incredible, award-winning home tour. […]
A captivating contemporary home in California designed for indoor-outdoor living
SDG Architecture crafted this spacious single-family home, which features modern interior design and a beautiful contemporary landscape, situated in Palo Alto, California. A collaboration with landscape architect Bernard Trainor to create a zen space has resulted in a captivating contemporary home with a lush landscape that provides a sense of escape from busy Silicon Valley. […]
A Montauk beach house clad in charred wood overlooks the Atlantic Ocean
Located between Old Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean in New York, this modern beach house is carefully embedded into the steep, rugged bluff that defines this stretch of coastline. Designed by South African architecture studio SAOTA, the house responds to a desire to preserve the characteristic landscape. The building is barely visible from the […]
Inside an inviting Newport Beach house with luxurious coastal details
Brandon Architects, together with Patterson Custom Homes, have created this inviting beach-style house situated in the hillside community of Corona Highlands, Newport Beach, California. The builders value-engineered the lot to maximize the square footage and overall “wow factor” of the design. This home boasts 8,235 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and […]
Stunning urban oasis in Austin with seamless indoor-outdoor living
This spectacular urban oasis was designed around an expansive central courtyard by A Parallel Architecture, situated in the heart of Austin, Texas. Outdoor living spaces are arranged under a canopy of mature growth oak and pecan trees to shade from the hot summer sun. This dwelling’s roof canopy and deep overhangs were configured to maximize solar […]
Luxurious house in Texas showcases amazing views of Barton Creek
This upside-down house was designed for family living and entertaining by Cornerstone Architects, nestled along the golf course in Barton Creek, Travis County, Texas. This contemporary home sits on a sloping lot that incorporates a large sport court in the backyard. The entry opens up to a glass wall offering a view and direct access […]
Step into a chic Manhattan Beach house with breezy coastal vibes
Lindye Galloway Design has created this stunning coastal house in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Nestled in a beachfront neighborhood filled with musicians, moguls, and playmakers, the project team wanted to create something truly special for their power couple clients. The designer’s vision showcases a sophisticated palette of misty hues, […]
Step into this Scandinavian inspired midcentury retreat in the Catskill Mountains
Magdalena Keck Interior Design has created this gorgeous Scandinavian midcentury retreat in the picturesque Catskills Mountains of southeastern New York State. Nestled between woods and meadows, the property includes a 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom main house, a guest house, a work shed, and an expansive outdoor space with a pool and fire pit. Providing a serene shelter […]










