This charming coastal home was designed by architectural studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, nestled on the shores of Bainbridge Island, Washington. The owners of this seaside escape live in Seattle and having this idyllic vacation home is perfect for de-stressing and gathering with the couple’s two daughters. Originally constructed in the late 1800s by three brothers, this […]
This modern steel-clad cabin on stilts was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Winthrop, a town in Okanogan County, Washington. This project is called the Delta Shelter, encompassing just 1,000 square feet of living space, this compact retreat can be completely shuttered when not in use. The 200-square-foot footprint of the house rises above […]
This amazing seaside retreat was designed by its owner Karen B. Wolf Interiors, located in Long Beach, a coastal city and port in Southern California. Constructed for the designer and three generations of her family to enjoy, this home reflects a relaxed beachy vibe. The design style melds California casual with a more traditional beach house […]
This rustic country house was an old rectory of the town that’s been renovated by designer Catalina Alós, located in Emporda, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The owners are a pair of empty-nesters who had dreamed of renovating their house in the village and using it as their personal escape. From damaged […]
This black cabin retreat was designed by Frits de Vries Architect, nestled on a one-acre waterfront property in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this home is an architect and partner of the architectural firm Frits de Vries Architect, who wished to have a stress-free escape from urban living. This idyllic getaway is […]
Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with designer Kara Childress has created this beautiful weekend home inspired by Belgian farmhouse style, located in the Houston Oaks community of Hockley, Texas. The homeowner resides in Houston and was looking for a rural getaway for weekend escapes — the ranch is just a 45-minute drive! This bespoke dream home […]
Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
The Conservatory is a beautiful off-the-grid modern farmhouse retreat designed by architect Nadine Engelbrecht, located on a 35-hectare farm just outside of Pretoria, a city in Gauteng province of South Africa. The design integrates the house with the grasslands and hill landscape and utilizes the magnificent views. The scope of this project was to devise a […]
Ukiyo is an eco-friendly retreat with modern Scandinavian influences, located in Coverack, a coastal fishing village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Wild coastal views are on full display in this sumptuous hideaway that offers sculptural furnishings a subtle urban feel with its poured concrete. This home gets its name from Japanese culture, translating to “the floating world”, providing a […]
This fabulous hacienda-style weekend retreat was designed to make the most of its natural environment by Chain + Siman, located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. A restful villa to enjoy the natural landscape, striking a balance between the manicured gardens and imposing stone structures. The 5,598 square foot retreat is based on the […]
