This serene beach house, crafted by Wettling Architects, provides an idyllic family vacation retreat nestled on Shelter Island, an island town in Suffolk County, New York. This seaside property is nestled on the far eastern edge of Shelter Island, across the bay from the Mashomack Nature Preserve, offering a relaxing escape from the bustle of […]
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Hawaii home is an idyllic tropical sanctuary with breathtaking ocean views
Eerkes Architects designed this tropical sanctuary focused on enhancing family interactions and connections to the land and seascape, situated in Kukuiula, on the South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. This spectacular retreat called “Hale Hapuna Residence” encompasses a main house of 4,189 square feet, along with a 474 square foot guest house and a 714 square […]
Rustic charm meets modern comfort in this Blue Ridge Mountains escape
This gorgeous mountain retreat was designed as an escape for a family of six by Aguilar Design Studio, located in Banner Elk, a town in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This 4,500-square-foot vacation home brings together both comfort and luxury to create a cozy, log-cabin vibe. The homeowners were looking for their dream vacation home […]
This unbelievably beautiful retreat in Mexico provides a serene sanctuary
Casa Pakaal is a historic retreat that was beautifully reimagined by Workshop Arquitectos, nestled in the heart of Merida, in the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. With roots dating back to the early 20th century, this stunning 3,767-square-foot residence has undergone an extensive contemporary transformation. Upon crossing the “stone bridge,” a lush small […]
This coastal contemporary home offers a cozy refuge on San Juan Island
Kylee Shintaffer Design has created this warm and inviting sanctuary for a Seattle-based resident, nestled on San Juan Island, the second-largest and most inhabited of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Envisioned as a retreat for gatherings with friends and family, the owner sought a vacation home to enjoy the natural beauty of the […]
An idyllic modern rustic retreat immersed in the picturesque Wyoming landscape
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer designed this incredible modern rustic retreat for the owner’s love of flying fishing on their 160 acres of Wyoming River. When the owners of this property commissioned the architects for this project, their goal was to create a house that centered around their fishing experience, connecting them with their surroundings and encouraging them […]
Inside a peaceful modern refuge perched on a mountainside in North Carolina
This peaceful refuge with clean lines and modern warmth was designed by Altura Architects to maximize the surrounding beauty of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. This home belongs to a family of five who found this property after evacuating their coastal South Carolina home during a hurricane. Consequently, a sense of shelter and protection was fundamental to […]
A serene weekend getaway in Washington gets an amazing renovation
This serene weekend getaway nestled in Cle Elum, a city within Kittitas County, Washington, underwent a stunning renovation by architectural design firm Hoedemaker Pfeiffer. Former clients of the architects, the owners acquired one of the firm’s latest designs to transform into their cherished vacation residence. While the location and general layout of this 3,000-square-foot dwelling […]
A stunning mountain modern house on the pristine waters of Flathead Lake
This spectacular mountain modern lake house was designed by Gallatin Construction in collaboration with Ronda Divers Interiors, nestled along the beautiful Flathead Lake, Montana. Used as a family getaway home, the property includes a main residence, a guest house, and a storage shed integrated into the hillside for outdoor gear and boating equipment. Ronda Divers […]
A cozy retreat with timeless materials and beautiful design on Lake Martin
This inviting family retreat was designed by TSB Architecture together with Sean Anderson Design, nestled along Lake Martin, Alabama. The home was built on family-owned property that has cherished memories dating back to the homeowner’s grandfather. From the exterior facade, locally sourced stones and wood beams provide an attractive aesthetic mixed with the cedar shake […]