Albertsson Hansen Architecture has designed this nature-inspired cabin that is set on a ridgetop property with panoramic views of Lake Superior in North Shore, Minnesota. Prior to constructing this sublime cabin, the owners had enjoyed outdoor activities of skiing and biking in the region for several years. When this idyllic property next to their friends’ […]
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An elegant New England home offers a tranquil escape in the Maine woods
This elegant home designed by Stephen Barlow Architect combines a traditional New England aesthetic with Dutch Colonial features, located in the Goose Rocks Beach neighborhood of Kennebunkport, Maine. This summer retreat is butted against a marsh on six acres in the tranquil Maine woods. The design is a combination of a traditional feeling with a completely modern […]
Experience this fabulous dream cottage on Lake Joseph, Ontario
Altius Architecture has designed this dream cottage that is nestled on a generous seven-acre plot on Whalon Bay—a secluded bay on the east side of Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada. Cottage country in Ontario is enjoyed from mid-April through to late August with beautiful summer sunsets out over the bay. This home was sited to take advantage […]
A bold and colorful Nordic-inspired lake house escape in Wisconsin
This Nordic-inspired family lake house retreat was designed by PKA Architecture in collaboration with Martha O’Hara Interiors, nestled on a secluded property in Luck, Wisconsin. Created as an escape for extended family members to gather under one roof, the interior of this lake house is centered around spending time together socializing, sharing delicious meals, or playing board […]
Inside this inspiring Colorado home updated into an airy alpine retreat
Austin-based Britt Design Group has renovated this 3,700-square-foot home originally constructed in 2004 into an alpine retreat, located in Vail, Colorado. The Austin homeowners purchased the mountain lodge for their ideal getaway retreat in their favorite Colorado destination. The award-winning design studio was tasked with balancing a rustic mountain lodge home with modern architectural and interior design […]
See this marvelous lake house in Montana with inviting rustic details
Centre Sky Architecture is responsible for the design of this lake house getaway with gorgeous rustic elements, perched above the serene waters of Glenn Lake just outside of Eureka, Montana. The design for this family retreat took full advantage of an idyllic lakeside setting. With mesmerizing views of the lake and all the wildlife that […]
A Bauhaus-inspired desert lake house with indoor-outdoor living in Arizona
This modern desert lake house was designed by The Ranch Mine, nestled along a waterski community that borders the Gila River in Arlington, Arizona. The community was developed before the Great Recession and sat vacant for over 15 years, aside from a few uninhabited boat houses. A pioneering couple decided to be the first to […]
A modern mountain retreat with breathtaking views of Coeur d’Alene Lake
This modern mountain home was beautifully designed by Mittmann Architect in collaboration with Edward Smith Construction, perched above Coeur d’Alene Lake, Idaho. The homeowner’s principal residence is in Houston, Texas, so their goal for their vacation home was to bring a dose of Texas Hill Country style to Lake Coeur d’Alene’s SunUp Bay. Standout features are […]
See inside a serene contemporary retreat in the Sonoma Valley wine region
The intent for this residence designed by Signum Architecture, was to create a serene contemporary retreat that embraces the land and views, taking full advantage of the site while mitigating the visual impact of nearby homes and tempering the effect of Petaluma’s infamous afternoon winds. Set in the town of Petaluma, in Sonoma County, California, […]
A Florida house gets beautifully renovated into a coastal contemporary retreat
Elizabeth Krueger Design in collaboration with Murray Homes has renovated this beautiful and inviting coastal house located along the idyllic St. Armand’s Canal in Sarasota, Florida. This Spanish / Mediterranean dwelling was originally built in 2000 and transformed into the perfect summer home for a young family from Michigan. Stripping the home down to the studs allowed […]








