Vertical Arts Architecture has reimagined this lake house in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, that needed new life after being stuck in a hodgepodge of rustic features, mismatched finishes, and separate small spaces. The project team was brought on to create function and flow, and to get creative with the family’s playful style while staying connected to […]
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This mountain modern retreat overlooks a glorious forest in Martis Camp
Geiszler Architects, in partnership with JayJeffers Studio, has crafted this striking modern mountain retreat in Martis Camp, historic Truckee, California. Martis Camp is a private, luxury community spanning 2,177 forested acres, ideally positioned between Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. This community is the ultimate year-round destination for homeowners to enjoy both activities and relaxation. This custom-designed […]
See this absolutely stunning home in the majestic mountains of North Carolina
TS Adams Studio has designed this family retreat in Cashiers, western North Carolina, which blends four distinct experiences—main home, guest cabins, outdoor terrace, and wine cave—into one serene mountain setting. Set in a quiet meadow at the edge of a forest, this summer retreat for an Atlanta family is designed to celebrate the site’s natural […]
Tour this chic and inviting Shelter Island home with serene water views
Ironwood Construction designed this light-filled, airy home in collaboration with Carrier and Company, located on Shelter Island, New York. This dwelling strikes the perfect balance between the traditional leanings of one homeowner and the more contemporary tastes of the other. The interior designers of this project were brought in during the construction phase of the […]
Step inside this dreamy Michigan lake house with stunning coastal style
This coastal-style lake house retreat was custom-built by Meadowlark Design+Build, located in the Chain of Lakes area north of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Extensive planning and skilled craftsmanship come together to create this inviting lakefront home. Modern design details and contemporary lifestyle elements converge with precision to support the homeowner’s goal of creating a custom home […]
Step inside this luminous Connecticut waterfront home with breathtaking views
Havilande Whitcomb Design has created this radiant waterfront home situated in Greenwich, a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut. The main concept of the design, at the homeowner’s request, was to make it feel like they are on vacation every day. The design team fulfilled their request, creating stylish, bright, and airy living spaces. Expansive […]
Welcoming beach house getaway offers a dreamy escape in the Hamptons
Chango & Co. created this breezy beach house getaway in the Hamptons, nestled on the East End of Long Island, New York. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easygoing approach to their 7,400-square-foot East Hampton beach house. A playground by the beach, this dwelling offers six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. This interior renovation project […]
The prairie house offers a serene rural retreat in the forests of Michigan
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects designed the Prairie Road Retreat as a “luxe state park,” tucked within an enclave of trees and natural plantings in southwest Michigan. A winding gravel drive opens to a clearing of low structures that extend into the landscape. Corrugated hip roofs, cut at offset angles with crisp, minimal eaves, give the […]
Inside a gorgeous modern Mediterranean-style lakefront house in Texas
This exquisite Mediterranean-style lake house, designed by Ryan Street Architects in partnership with interior designer Kara Childress, is nestled on a lake in the exclusive community of Houston Oaks, Texas. The community is set amongst over 1,000 acres of stunning Texas countryside and majestic oak trees. Reclaimed wood and stone elements grace this retreat, where […]
This traditional house offers a peaceful country getaway in Columbia County
This grand country getaway was designed by Crisp Architects together with Stonecrest Builders, located in the countryside of Columbia County, New York. As you drive down the winding dirt road, you come to a clearing, and the most breathtaking view opens up, and you have arrived. The homeowners discovered this property and asked the architects […]










