This rustic bayfront hideaway was designed by Urban Grace Interiors, nestled on the banks of a Floridian estuary — a mix of fresh and salt water. Inside, the designer helped to create dreamy living spaces for the owners who love to entertain. The kitchen was an essential space in the home to accommodate large groups […]
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An absolutely stunning mountain-inspired lake house retreat in Minnesota
This mountain-inspired lake house was designed as a family retreat by Liv4 Architecture, nestled on a sprawling property in Minnesota. Wishing to maintain some of the history and charm, several years of design and planning went into selecting the products and materials used. The stone used on the house and other buildings on the site […]
Beautifully refreshed barn brings modern living to the Quebec countryside
A dilapidated barn was updated for modern living by architectural studio La Firme, located on a country property in Mansonville, a village in the Potton township of the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. The old shed was disassembled and relocated to another area on the farmhouse property. This 4,500 square foot dwelling is used as a […]
Tranquil rainforest retreat in Australia beautifully entwined with nature
Mim Design is responsible for the complete rehabilitation of a 1980s holiday home located in Noosa, an Australian resort area on southern Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This idyllic rainforest retreat is nestled within the lush foliage, on the edge of Noosa National Park. The existing property was expanded and completely refaced to sit beautifully within this […]
A glorious ski cabin retreat etched in the mountains of the Sierra Nevadas
This incredible ski cabin retreat was designed by Studio Bergtraun Architects, located in Alpine Meadows, a ski resort town in North Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on an extremely steep mountainside, coupled with one of the highest snow loads in the Sierras, the design required sensitive integration. This required a building structure of high strength while retaining […]
Astounding tropical modern retreat perched over Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Designed as a holiday home by Zozaya Arquitectos, this tropical modern retreat is located in Zihuatanejo, a resort city on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Perched high above a picturesque tourist town of white sandy beaches with a laid-back vibe. Stepping down the steeply sloping site, this home was designed to capitalize on the views. The main […]
An idyllic waterfront retreat in Maryland is in perfect harmony with nature
Martins Grehl Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern family retreat located on a two-acre waterfront property in Easton, Maryland. The home was created for a couple of empty nesters from Florida as a vacation home and rendezvous with their three grown kids who reside in New York. This 3,700 square foot dwelling […]
Peaceful lakeside cabin getaway in New Hampshire invites nature inside
This modern lakeside cabin getaway was designed by Massachusetts-based Murdough Design, located on a forested shoreline of Squam Lake, New Hampshire. The lake house provides a peaceful gathering place to escape their city-based and plugged-in lifestyle. The design architecturally frames and amplifies the natural site. The design exudes a modern interpretation of a traditional cabin: […]
Serene cabin retreat tucked in the forest next to Washington’s Hood Canal
This serene cabin retreat designed for family getaways by Wittman Estes Architecture overlooks the Hood Canal of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The design of this home is inspired by the native killdeer bird. The retreat is essentially an expression of ‘tactile modernism’, connecting the family to the sensation and physical experiences of the Puget Sound ecosystem. The new cabin […]
Modern interpretation of the farmhouse in the beautiful Berkshire woods
Crisp Architects is responsible for the design of this inviting farmhouse nestled on a wooded property in Berkshire, a town in Tioga County, New York. As you drive onto this sprawling woodsy site, the trees part and you begin to see your destination. Whatever worries you may have brought with you melt away as you approach […]










