This classic lakeside retreat was designed by Charles R. Myer & Partners for family gatherings and lazy summer days on Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. The homeowners were no strangers to the area; in fact, they had been living just down the road when a three-and-a-half-acre parcel with the lake’s only substantial sandy beach became available. […]
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This Modern Rustic Home on a Colorado Dude Ranch Has the Most Amazing Views
Axial Arts Architecture, in collaboration with rebaL Design, created this stunning modern rustic home nestled on a 35-acre dude ranch property called C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado. Serving as a summer vacation home for a family of five whose primary residence is in Florida, this mountain retreat is built into a steep hillside and […]
This stunning Michigan lake house on Gull Lake is the ultimate summer escape
This incredible Michigan lake house on Gull Lake in Kalamazoo County was designed by J. Visser Design and built by New Urban Home Builders, thoughtfully nestled into its stunning lakefront setting. Midcentury-inspired design elements, low-slung rooflines, and a refined neutral color palette, brought to life through the talented eye of Morgan Farrow Interiors, gracefully blend […]
New England home offers a retreat on the serene shores of historic Watch Hill
Shope Reno Wharton, together with Acampora Interiors, has designed this multi-family coastal home for summer vacations, situated on the picturesque shores of historic Watch Hill, Rhode Island. This house was envisioned with family at its heart, created for two young families as a getaway to enjoy for years to come. Inside, you will find ample […]
A modern Scandinavian house with amazing Green Mountain views in Vermont
Designed by KT2 Design Group together with Opaline Interiors Studio, this modern Scandinavian house in Vermont features a wall of windows that takes in sweeping views of the Green Mountains. The team collaborated with an active, growing family to design their second home on a beautiful mountain top. Having rented houses in the area for […]
A cedar shake lake house offers a peaceful escape on Alabama’s Lake Martin
This cedar shake house was designed by L. Mitchell Ginn and Associates together with Liz Williams Interiors as a family lakeside getaway, situated on Lake Martin, Alabama. The home was envisioned as a weekend escape, featuring lush landscaping and terraced lawns. The exterior of the house features battered stone columns, flared rafter tails, and arched […]
A multi-generational Michigan lake house wrapped in shou sugi ban siding
Located in Hillsdale, Michigan, Baw Beese House is a 4,300-square-foot, multi-generational lake house retreat designed by Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects. The project is a contextual response to social, familial, community, economic, and health conditions, allowing multiple generations of family members to safely occupy the place together or separately for years to come. This lakeside house is […]
A Lake Tahoe mountain home getaway nestled among towering pine trees
This year-round mountain home getaway was crafted for a young family for year-round enjoyment by designer Matthew O’Dorisio, situated in Martis Camp, a private community near Lake Tahoe, California. Surrounded by a pine forest, this home was designed to avoid log cabin stereotypes. Instead, the designer opted to restrain rustic elements, contrasting reclaimed-wood ceilings and beams […]
A stylish Martis Camp mountain retreat where rustic meets contemporary
Kelly & Stone Architects, together with Loverde Builders, have designed this spectacular mountain retreat situated in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. The exterior of this home features clear cedar, sandstone, walnut–trimmed windows, and copper shingles. Scenic views of the Northstar Ski Slopes have been maximized throughout this dwelling. The homeowner requested capturing and […]
A breathtaking cliffside home with epic views over the Wenatchee River
Syndicate Smith has designed this compact modern home of just 1,500 square feet perched on the edge of a steep, wooded slope overlooking the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington. This vacation home elegantly maximizes the limited construction area. Crafted for dual purposes—retreat and vacation rental—the design prioritizes simplicity and low-maintenance living. A typical foundation supports […]










