This tranquil lakeside escape was completely reimagined for family living by TMS Architects along with CM Ragusa Builders, nestled along Lake Wentworth, Carroll County, eastern New Hampshire. Beyond its beauty, this home is a celebration of lake living, where mornings begin with reflections on calm water, days are filled with boating and sun-soaked leisure, and […]
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A peek inside this dreamy Idaho lakeside retreat with breathtaking lake views
This lakeside home, designed by Brandon Architects as a personal family retreat for Denise Morrison of Morrison Interiors, is situated along Lake Hayden in northern Idaho. The Southern California-based designer purchased three properties side by side to build her family getaway, nestled amongst towering pine trees. This 7,200-square-foot home offers thoughtful design, crafted to appear […]
Step inside this picturesque Alabama lake house with a timeless stone facade
This enchanting stone house, crafted by Shepard & Davis Architects in collaboration with Andrew Brown Interiors, boasts sweeping views over Smith Lake in Alabama. The dwelling was designed to evoke the appearance of an old English mill tower and mill house. However, the juxtaposition of architectural elements gives it a modern edge. The beautiful architecture and […]
Rustic lake house escape with Japanese-inspired design in the Adirondacks
Phinney Design Group has crafted this stunning rustic lake house escape nestled on the west side of Lake George in Hague, New York. This design reimagines the footprint of an existing seasonal one-story camp with influences from both Japanese and regional Adirondack styles. Sensitive to fluctuations in use by season and as the young family of […]
A New Hampshire dream home on the serene shores of Lake Winnipesaukee
TMS Architect, in partnership with YFI Custom Homes, has designed this dream home retreat nestled on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. For years, the owners were actively seeking property in the New Hampshire Lakes Region. With retirement on the horizon, they found their picturesque waterfront lot on Lake Winnipesaukee. Their aspiration of escaping the […]
Sonoma Wine Country escape designed to embrace its natural surroundings
Wade Design Architects crafted this wine country escape to seamlessly blend with its natural setting, nestled among ancient oaks and olive trees in Sonoma, California. This dwelling was envisioned as both a vacation getaway and a future retirement haven, designed with elegant comfort at its core. The property features a 3,000-square-foot Main House, a 700-square-foot […]
Glamorous wine country retreat in California offers the ultimate escape
Set in the hills above the beautiful Sonoma Valley, California, this home was designed by Julia Katrine Designs as a family retreat from busy city life. The designer created a relaxing environment, using pops of blue to draw the eye back inside from the stunning panoramic views. The perfect setting to take a deep breath, […]
Step inside this peaceful retreat on a remote lake in northern Minnesota
Charlie & Co. Design, in collaboration with Studio M Interiors, has crafted this stunning modern cabin retreat situated in Thunder Lake Township, northern Minnesota. The owners dreamed of a remote getaway—a weekend retreat to absorb the natural beauty of northern Minnesota in a modern cabin. Framed in mature trees, a protected wetland, and perched on […]
Inside a gorgeous mountain style cottage in Michigan with serene lake views
This mountain-style lake cottage was designed by Norman Dodds together with Scott Christopher Homes, located on a bluff overlooking the waterfront shoreline of Walloon Lake, Michigan, on a nearly 14-acre historic farm. This two-story retreat is intentional in its landscape and is designed to support an active lifestyle for a family who has a love […]
A Colorado ranch gets beautifully reimainged in the scenic San Juan Mountains
Janet Wiley Architects, together with Veritas Fine Homes, has reimagined a charming historic ranch nestled between Telluride and Dolores in the San Juan Mountain Range of Colorado. When the Veritas Team first visited Slippery Rock Ranch, they found a series of dilapidated cabins, unfinished outbuildings, long-forgotten infrastructure, and an overgrown forest that amazingly obscured 1,200 […]








