This waterfront bachelor pad was designed by Heliotrope Architects, tucked into a small urban property along Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The dwelling was created to live like a studio loft for a bachelor who appreciates privacy. Centrally located in the city and sitting directly on the water, the dock provides a convenient spot […]
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Fresh and inviting hideaway with rustic details on Florida’s bayfront
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 […]
A waterfront home in Rye, New York gets a masculine yet inviting refresh
This beautiful modern waterfront home remodel was carried out by Utah-based interiors firm Studio McGee, located in Rye, New York. The exterior featured a completely different color palette before the transformation, while all of the windows got an upgrade. New rooflines were added and the entire exterior facade was painted white, with black windows. The home […]
This elegant waterfront residence in Maryland will leave you speechless
This elegant waterfront residence was designed by Purple Cherry Architects, located on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, in Oxford, Maryland. This home wraps a point of land that offers 180-degree water views. The plans were developed as a one-room deep house with each living space of two floors rotated to the adjacent water’s edge. […]
Tour a charming cottage home nestled on the Washington shoreline
Seattle-based design studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this charming cottage home, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. When a family lost their historic 100-year-old residence due to a tragic fire, they lost all of their beloved memories with it. The architects were tasked with restoring the timeless charm of the previous home, which […]
Mountain modern lakeside home in Montana surrounded by tranquility
This mountain modern lakeside home designed by Stillwater Architecture is nestled along Georgetown Lake, a high elevation lake in the mountains outside Anaconda, Montana. Boasting views of Anaconda Range, this clean-lined dwelling blends well with its surroundings, adding to the beauty of the nature around the home. Continue below to see the rest of this […]
Historic coastal cabin provides a charming retreat on Maury Island
A former shipbuilder’s cabin has been completely transformed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound. The history of Maury Island is that it was originally connected during low tide to the more popular Vashon Island. In 1913, local homeowners constructed an isthmus to provide more convenient access between the two islands. […]
Charming midcentury modern cottage overlooking the Hudson River
Architecture and design studio Garrison Foundry is responsible for the renovation of this midcentury modern cottage house located in Garrison, New York. Overlooking the Hudson River, this cottage had its charms, yet had not been renovated since the 1970s. A full gut renovation of both floors of this 1,400 square foot cabin involved removing a central […]
Charming seaside cottage provides a haven of relaxation in Florida
Pineapples Design Group designed this charming seaside cottage with a relaxed and comfortable beach vibe, located in Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida. This beautiful home is that of interior designer and co-owner of Pineapples, Palms, Etc., a lovely retail shop in Jupiter, Florida. The designer had always dreamed of living a “Barefoot Dream” lifestyle. This […]
Compact waterfront home in Washington designed to withstand a Tsunami
Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]








