Dallas-based Avrea and Company has completed the beautiful interior renovation of a family mountain retreat situated in Teton Village at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain, Wyoming. This 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home is a second home for a family from New York, who desired a place for extended family gatherings during the holidays. Multiple seating […]
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Absolutely gorgeous Muskoka lakeside dream house overlooking Lake of Bays
Bigwin Cottage is a lakeside dream house designed by Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the Lake of Bays, a private island paradise in Ontario, Canada. Perfectly situated along the edge of the historic Bigwin Island Golf Course, this transitional-style cottage is surrounded by rolling Muskoka terrain and accessible only by water. Crafted to balance everyday living […]
A LEED Silver South Carolina home with picturesque views of Lake Keowee
Johnston Design Group, together with Linda McDougald Design, has crafted this stunning lake house with sustainable design features, situated in Keowee Springs, South Carolina. Thoughtfully positioned amongst old-growth trees, this residence showcases spectacular views of Lake Keowee at every turn. The material selection and planning for this home were inspired by the English Arts & Crafts […]
A midcentury inspired Georgia dream home in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains
After vacationing in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, these homeowners commissioned Modern Rustic Homes to build their midcentury-inspired dream vacation home for their family of four. They affectionately named their getaway cabin ‘Ellewood’, named after their daughter, Elle. Their goal was to create a modern chalet that would be multipurpose, a place where their family could escape […]
Tour this dreamy Canadian retreat with beautiful views over Lake Joseph
Nestled at the north end of Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada, this gorgeous transitional retreat blends sleek contemporary architecture with timeless Muskoka character, crafted by Sophie Clapperton Designs along with Steenhof Engineering. Topajo Cottage (pronounced top-uh-joe) offers 5,800 square feet of living space that overlooks the lake. There is also an accompanying 1.5-story, 2.5-slip boathouse and three-car garage on […]
This breathtaking riverside log cabin in Montana is the ultimate wilderness escape
This wilderness riverside dream home, called ‘River Dance’, was crafted by Timber Forge, together with Mindful Designs, perched on a bedrock cliff 100 feet above the serene Flathead River in Whitefish, Montana. The design of this home is an exceptionally thoughtful nod to past log cabins that made the Pacific Northwest famous. It’s a 3,300-square-foot, […]
Inside a striking tower house on Fishers Island with panoramic ocean views
Shaped like an observation tower, this striking Fishers Island retreat was conceived by Haver Skolnick Architects as their own personal escape, perched on a hill to capture panoramic ocean views. Located on Fishers Island, just off the coast of New York, the tower house was designed and owned by the architects as a private getaway. The […]
A timeless Wyoming mountain house surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains
A Georgia-based couple commissioned Vera Iconica Architecture, together with Beth Webb Interiors, to build a mountain house for family getaways in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Boasting unforgettable views of the Teton Range, the design blends modern and traditional elements with a fresh and timeless feel. Rugged steel meets heavy stone. Large windows take in views of […]
An absolutely stunning Georgia lakefront home with picturesque water views
This gorgeous lakefront home, designed by Frances Zook Architect, features contemporary and rustic influences and is nestled on a sprawling property surrounded by forest on Lake Burton in Georgia. The owners had spent family vacations here for years, but these newly empty-nesters were looking to begin a new chapter in their lives. They tore down […]
Converted airplane hangar becomes a stunning contemporary retreat in Georgia
Frances Zook Architect, in collaboration with Beth Meyer Design, has transformed a large airplane hangar on a picturesque 300-acre site along the Etowah River in Kingston, Georgia. The reimagined structure now serves as a serene weekend retreat for the outdoor-loving Marietta-based owners, along with their extended family, who were seeking a place to hunt, fish, […]










