Nordin Builders is responsible for the design of this inviting ranch house located in Los Altos, a city in Santa Clara County, California. This project was a new build from the ground up, and the homeowners completely customized the size, layout, and finishes for their custom home. This result is a design masterpiece that speaks to […]
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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 […]
Tour a transitional Southern California home with charming French style
This transitional French style home was designed as the personal residence of Brandon Architects president, Chris Brandon, located in Eastside Costa Mesa, a city in Orange County, California. Developed on a rare half-acre property, the style was selected for his wife and because it fit well in the fabric of this traditional and established Southern California neighborhood. […]
Take a peek inside a charming cottage style family home in Nashville
Ron Farris Architect in collaboration with Rachel Halvorson Designs has designed this cottage style family home located in Nashville, Tennessee. The goal of this home was to create light-filled living spaces, a maximized floor plan, and a dreamy screened porch. Despite there being much larger houses surrounding this home, the material selection helps to keep it […]
Mountain dream house has a modern take on the traditional Tahoe style
This spectacular mountain dream house was designed by SANDBOX Studio, located in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. Leading up to the home’s entry point is a dramatic entry bridge, which spans a multi-tier, cascading water feature to a 14-foot-tall airplane hangar-style door. This mountain getaway home is a dream-come-true for a San Francisco […]
Inside a gorgeous French bluestone manor house in Southern California
This French bluestone manor house was designed by Ward Jewell Architect, located in Brentwood Park, a neighborhood in the Westside of Los Angeles, California. The owners are a couple of empty nesters who wished to have a beautiful home that would welcome and entice their adult children and grandchildren. They collaborated with the architect to design […]
An absolutely stunning Georgia lake house gets a dose of Belgian style
T.S. Adams Studio, Architects has designed this refined lake house that provides a relaxing retreat on Lake Burton, in Rabun County in northern Georgia. The owners Atlanta residents that originally had a charming cottage on the property that their family outgrew. The home was torn down to create a more expansive stone and shingle-style residence. […]
Inside a beautifully timeless European style home in Newport Beach
Brandon Architects are responsible for the design of this timeless European transitional style home located in Newport Beach, California. Rich and natural textures made from materials of the highest quality complement the architectural forms and make this home feel very comfortable and warm. Additionally, living spaces have been designed to maximize connectivity between people and nature. […]
A marvelous North Carolina mountain home with a touch of Japanese zen
This transitional mountain home was designed by The Architectural Practice, located in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is nestled in a breathtaking valley, bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Shaped to fit a bend in the mountain […]
A classic Hudson Valley farmhouse gets an absolutely beautiful makeover
Crisp Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of this beautiful classic farmhouse situated in Millbrook, a village in Dutchess County, New York. Millbrook is located in the Hudson Valley, on the east side of the Hudson River, 90 miles north of New York City. The owners of this classic Hudson Valley farmhouse wished to […]










