The beautiful contemporary home, designed for family living by Surround Architecture, is situated on a picturesque hillside in Dakota Ridge, one of Boulder, Colorado’s most desired neighborhoods. Nestled against the foothills and surrounded by open space, Dakota Ridge offers 360-degree views that give it a distinct beauty and openness. On the exterior, the landscape design […]

When it comes to making the most of a small backyard, few upgrades pay off as much as a well-designed hot tub deck. A narrow side yard or a tight urban patio can still work, with the right layout and materials. The best deck materials for hot tubs are composite decking, cedar, PVC, pressure-treated lumber, […]

Architectural studio DesignARC has renovated this gorgeous 1960s midcentury ranch house situated in Montecito, on the Central Coast of California. The project was inspired by another of the architect’s homes that caught the owners’ eye. They were looking for a fresh take on their outdated, well-worn abode. Originally from Toronto, Canada, the couple feels at ease […]

This lake house, envisioned by SHM Architects in collaboration with Faukner Perrin Custom Homes, provides a welcoming retreat for a young family of six, set on a wooded 1-acre site above Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. Blending layered modern Texas charm with moody, cozy layers, this dwelling was crafted for gathering and relaxation.  The home […]

This gorgeous European-style estate home, designed by Pillar Homes in collaboration with Jim Kuiken Design, sits on a sprawling property overlooking Lydiard Lake in Wayzata, Minnesota. It’s a study in symmetry, elegance, and timeless design. From the moment you step inside, soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a warm, inviting palette create an unforgettable first […]

This modern minimalist house in North Phoenix, Arizona, was designed by The Ranch Mine in partnership with Boxwell Homes. Built on a 2-acre desert lot, the 4,090-square-foot home wraps around a central courtyard, forming a distinctive “O” shape that gives the residence its name: ‘O-asis.’ Throughout the home, slat-walnut paneling, polished concrete floors, and expansive […]

Designed by Workshop/APD, this spectacular modern home is clad in black shou sugi ban wood siding, its crisp gabled forms rising from a meadow on a bucolic East Hampton, New York property, abutting a multi-acre horse farm, A covered exterior corridor divides the home, with the owner’s bedroom suite, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces […]

MHK Architecture together with the Stillwater Group has designed this gorgeous lake house overlooking Lake Keowee in the community of The Reserve at Lake Keowee, South Carolina. For the homeowners, a couple who reside in Florida, the goal for their dream retreat was to create an accessible home where they could age in place and a […]

A historic hunting cabin in Mill Valley, California, was reimagined into a four-bedroom house with an ADU by Richardson Pribuss Architects together with Heidi Callier Design. The home is nestled in a canyon, surrounded by redwoods and next to a creek. The setting shapes this home, with tree canopies and running water providing a beautiful […]

This rustic mountain sanctuary, known as Springs Ranch, was designed by Montana-based Miller-Roodell Architects and is located in Stanley, Idaho, in the heart of the Sawtooth Valley. Uniquely situated atop geothermal activity, the property features natural hot springs that bubble up from the ground, and a series of warm creeks flows through the property into the […]