This coastal-chic home was designed by Brooklyn-based design studio Chango & Co., located on a beachfront setting in Beach Haven, a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey. The interior design of this breezy five-bedroom beach house was inspired by its surroundings. This summer house features a whitewashed interior and a layering of natural textures that helps to […]
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Cozy beach cottage gets re-imagined in the village of East Hampton
A peaceful yet playful summer getaway, this elegant and cozy beach cottage has been re-designed by Chango & Co., located in East Hampton, New York. The project encompasses the complete renovation of a drab interior and exterior old beach home that was in desperate need of being revitalized. The palette inspiration began with a traditional […]
Timber frame home has a breathtaking backdrop of Wyoming’s mountains
This rustic mountain retreat offers luxury details and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, designed by Design Associates Architects in collaboration with KAM Designs. Offering spectacular mountain vistas, this timber frame home is nestled in the Shooting Star community, in the heart of Teton Village, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The residence encompasses 8,000 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, […]
Australian seaside cottage gets a refreshing contemporary overhaul
This beautiful seaside cottage was completely transformed by architect Bryant Alsop, located in Shoreham, a seaside town south of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The homeowners had purchased this 1920s cottage in total disrepair, with the desire to transform this home into a weekend retreat for themselves and their adult children. The architects not only renovated the existing […]
Fabulous modern lakeside retreat set on the shores of Lake Austin, Texas
This casual compound has been designed as a modern lakeside retreat by San Antonio-based architects Lake|Flato, located high above Lake Austin, Texas. This is the second home for a busy couple who lives near San Francisco and loves the water. Nested on 5-acres plot between a creek and the shores of Lake Austin, this dream […]
Weathered beach house retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean
This carefree beach house retreat was designed by Butler Armsden Architects along with interior studio Scavullo Design, located in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California. The architect of this project, Lewis W. Butler currently owns this property, inherited from his grandparents. His grandmother had originally purchased the two adjacent 60-foot wide lots back in 1950—costing just $3,000 each! However, […]
Fresh and inviting beach house getaway in the seaside town of WaterColor
This inviting beach house was designed by architects T.S. Adams Studio in collaboration with Mary Mac & Company, located in WaterColor, Florida. The home was designed as a relaxing family retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of family life in Atlanta. The homeowners wished for a second home where they could spend quality family time with lazy […]
Rustic mountain retreat in Vail showcases fabulous design details
This amazing stone and log cladded rustic mountain retreat was designed as an extended family vacation home by Studio 80 Interior Design, located in Vail, Colorado. A Florida family had been visiting Colorado for twenty years, now all grown up with families of their own, the parents decided to create a family retreat where they could all come together to enjoy summer […]
Contemporary forest house in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec
This striking forest house boasts remarkable architectural forms, located in the Laurentian Mountains, a mountain range in Québec, Canada. The goal of the homeowners was to enjoy the charms of the forest that surrounds them, while gathering here for large family vacations. Therefore, the main goal was to include a basic feature in the specifications for the […]
Mountain modern retreat in Montana is embedded into hillside
This mountain modern retreat was designed as a family vacation home by Studio H Design, located in Manhattan, a town in Gallatin County, Montana. The homeowner spotted this 300-acre property with waterfront terrain and felt inspired to purchase and build his family dream home. This was a peaceful place to spend time with his three adult […]








