This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
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An inviting Midwest home puts a modern twist on urban farmhouse living
This urban farmhouse cottage was designed for family living by Swan Architecture, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Called the “Red Door Retreat”, the exterior facade of this home has a black and white palette with an inviting red door. On the outside, crisp yet graceful modern farmhouse touches, while the interiors offer more moody, classic attention […]
Inside an inviting coastal lakeside retreat in Florida with breathtaking views
Geoff Chick & Associates in collaboration with Lovelace Interiors has designed this inviting coastal lakeside retreat located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Large windows help to flood the interiors with natural light, creating a light and airy feel. The windows help to frame captivating views over Alligator dune lake and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding landscape […]
Tour this warm and welcoming dream home set above Lake Keowee
This welcoming dream home was custom designed by Dillard-Jones Builders in collaboration with Tribus Interior Design, located in The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, a luxury lake community in South Carolina. For the exterior of this home, the project team went with the current trends, which are heading back towards beige exteriors. Set on a hillside overlooking […]
An irresistible Minnesota lake house that encourages indoor/outdoor living
PLAAD Architects is responsible for the design of this impressive contemporary lake house located on White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The exterior facade of this home presents a curated and restrained single-level view from the street, while completely opening up to sweeping views of the lake at the back of the property. Three vertical concrete massing elements […]
Visually striking lake house with a casual modern aesthetic in Minnesota
This beautiful modern lake house was designed by Swan Architecture in collaboration with Streeter & Associates, nestled on White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Filled with small-town charm and big-city attractions, the community is ideally located just outside of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. This project so beautifully demonstrates the confluence of the owners’ admiration for many styles of […]
Dream home tour: Modern twist on farmhouse living in Northern California
Feldman Architects in collaboration with Kendall Wilkinson Design has reimagined this modern farmhouse oasis for family living, located in Woodside, a small town in San Mateo County, California. The owners desired to have their “forever home”, a place where they could raise their young children while integrating all of their diverse extracurriculars into the property. This dwelling has […]
A delightful Hawaiian home designed for multi-generational family living
Kelly & Stone Architects is responsible for the design of this multi-generational family home that features a traditional Tahoe lodge design with modern elements, located in Koloa on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Entering into this home, the main level has a spacious gabled great room with heavy timber trusses that functions as a gathering […]
A breathtaking glass house in harmony with the wild woodlands of Oregon
This modern glass house was designed for family living and entertaining by Scott Edwards Architecture, located in the hills outside of Portland, Oregon. This growing family has a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The design focuses inwards around a central glass pavilion for gathering. A pair of wings extend out from the dwelling, embracing a […]
Tour a stunning midcentury house with inspired views of Sag Harbor Cove
Today’s midcentury modern house tour designed by Blaze Makoid Architecture is located in North Haven, a village on Long Island, New York. The site merges two half-acre waterfront properties that overlook Sag Harbor Cove, the village wharf, and a small, saltwater pond. At the front of the home, the facade represents a primarily sold form, with the […]








