dSPACE Studio has designed this stunning modern lakeshore retreat located in Saugatuck, a turn-of-the-century art colony on the shores of Lake Michigan. This rural retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with nature and their art collection. Originally from Rio, they sought to incorporate Brazilian elements into a design that […]
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This shingle-style cape home offers a serene getaway in Massachusetts
Catalano Architects together with Liz Caan & Co. has designed this beautiful shingle-style cape home located in a walkable neighborhood in Falmouth, a coastal town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This inviting cottage provides a serene summer getaway for a growing family. The 4,000-square-foot home’s streamlined silhouette is clad in red cedar shingles, with a decorative facade offering […]
100-year-old cottage gets a beautiful vintage modern makeover in Texas
Urbanology Designs has reimagined this historic cottage into a beautiful modern-vintage vacation retreat situated in the heart of the quaint town of Weatherford, Texas. Constructed in the early 1900s, this enchanting cottage was completely transformed to showcase unique design elements. This 1,755 square foot, three-bedroom, and two-bathroom cottage offers a uniquely elevated vacation rental experience […]
Shelter Island beach house is designed as idyllic escape from everyday life
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 […]
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 […]