Nestled along the banks of the Severn River in Severna Park, Maryland, this beautiful waterfront home was reimagined by Speight Studio Architects, in collaboration with Melissa McLay Interiors. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Severn River, this one-and-a-half-acre property was discovered by a retired couple back in 2018. They were anxious to relocate from the […]
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This timber lake house offers a cozy escape in Minnesota’s North Woods
SALA Architects designed a timber-framed addition that reimagines this lake house for year-round living on the North Shore of Lutsen, Minnesota. The project was built in collaboration with PH Timber Framing, with interiors by LiLu Interiors. Working closely with the timber-framers during construction, SALA ensured proper air sealing and insulation, creating an energy-efficient home built […]
This Wisconsin lake house offers a warm and welcoming escape on Pine Lake
This stunning and private setting on Pine Lake, Wisconsin, was the ideal spot to build a lake home designed for gathering with family and friends, built by Colby Construction together with Amy Storm & Co. Situated on the water, this sprawling 8,500-square-foot home is a refuge for a family with four children and two dogs […]
Step into this English cottage inspired home with serene Lake Keowee views
Overlooking Lake Keowee in South Carolina, this lakefront home blends English cottage charm with contemporary interiors, designed by Dillard-Jones Builders in collaboration with Tribus Interior Design. Situated in the Cliffs communities, the home drew its owners, avid golfers, to an area where they could share time with their growing family and enjoy the tranquility of […]
A cozy Montana ranch retreat nestled along the peaceful Boulder River
Miller-Roodell Architects designed this cozy fishing retreat tucked along the riverbank in Sweet Grass County, Montana. Boulder Retreat Ranch encompasses 3,400 square feet of living space, nestled between the banks of the Boulder River and a small spring-fed fishing pond. The home’s low-slung rooflines, modest forms, and natural materials root it firmly in the land. […]
A 1915 log cabin became the heart of a new home on Lake Wenatchee’s shores
Cabin in a Cabin, designed by Syndicate Smith, is set along the forest shore of Lake Wenatchee, Washington, and takes an unusual approach to renovation. When the architects came to the site, a log cabin from 1915 was already standing there, weathered but intact. Instead of tearing it down, they left it exactly where it […]
Arriving at this camp-like Maine lake house feels like stepping into Narnia
For generations, the owners’ family gathered at Clearwater Lake, Maine, swimming, fishing, and boating, honoring the bonds among cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. After years of searching, they found their own lakefront site to carry that spirit forward, where the dinner bell might again draw relatives to share evenings by the water. The home was […]
Georgia lake retreat blends luxury and rustic modernism in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Architectural design firm Castro Design, together with Atelier Davis, worked together to create a timeless family retreat built to last generations, nestled on a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. This ground-up, bespoke lake house features natural materials, expansive rooms, and a seamless connection between the indoors and out, all of which speak […]
A rustic yet refined log cabin retreat nestled along a peaceful Idaho river
This log-clad, cabin-style retreat was designed by Pearson Design Group to feel both untamed and elegant, nestled along a quiet river and set on five wooded acres in McCall, Idaho. Built from log construction, reclaimed timber, and native stone, it mirrors the rugged beauty and seasonal rhythms of the surrounding forest. Created for owners who have lifelong […]
A stunning multigenerational home overlooking a scenic New Hampshire lake
Nestled among native woodlands on a multi-property lakefront site in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, this shingle and stone-clad home was designed by TMS Architects to bring together generations of one family under a single roof. They were asked to create a spacious 11-bedroom vacation home that could accommodate an extended family of up to 50 […]










