Designed by Miller-Roodell Architects as a retreat for a multi-generational family, this modern ranch house called “Five Springs” is situated in Beaverhead County, Montana. A haven for the owner’s expanding family and a generational testament to the value of preserving wild places, its cascading low-slung form touches lightly down between flowing streams, its ridgelines barely […]

Sophie Clapperton Designs was responsible for the architectural and interior design of this black cottage nestled along the coveted Walkers Point shore of Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. This transitional-style masterpiece was designed for summer living, entertaining, and creating lasting memories.  The exterior of this lake house combines charcoal siding, a black metal roof, and natural […]

  Nestled along the Wenatchee River in Plain, Washington, this one-bedroom cabin was designed by Wittman Estes as a compact and resilient retreat elevated above the floodplain, a modest yet deeply considered home that keeps the focus on the forest and the river. The owner had acquired this nearly 1/2-acre property to serve as a […]

This modern desert home was designed by Danielian Associates together with Charlie Hellstern Interior Design to promote togetherness, nestled on just over an acre in the heart of Rancho Mirage, California. This 5,000 square foot, single-story vacation home offers a relaxed retreat for extended family and friends, rooted in its desert surroundings. With a floor […]

Perched on the slopes of Bald Mountain above White Salmon, Washington, this artist’s retreat, designed by Scott Edwards Architecture, commands sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood. The site’s natural topography shaped the design: two structures nestled into the steep hillside, their interiors oriented to take full advantage of the dramatic landscape beyond. […]

This contemporary mountain home, designed by Jordan Architects in collaboration with Evoke Interiors as a family retreat, is nestled in a grove of aspen trees in Telluride, Colorado. Boasting sweeping views of the iconic Mount Sneffels in the San Juan Mountains, the home beautifully balances scale and subtlety. The property presented the project team with […]

Concealed from the street, this high desert hideaway designed by Feldman Architecture and Copperline Homes opens onto mountain views and a courtyard pool in Bend, Oregon. The owners are recent empty nesters who wanted to move from Portland to Bend for a more active, nature-focused lifestyle in their eventual retirement home. They sought a 5,765-square-foot […]

This lakeside Cape Cod-style retreat, nestled in a historic neighborhood on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, was revitalized by Chisel Architecture in collaboration with Liquidpink Interiors. Situated on Old Orchard Lane, a name that speaks directly to the historic apple orchard that borders the property, the estate underwent a full renovation, transforming the main home, guest cottage, […]

This modern mountain house, designed as a family retreat by Suede Studio, is nestled among the trees of Moonlight Basin, Montana, a ski and mountain resort community at the base of Lone Peak, adjacent to Big Sky Resort. The dwelling was created to embrace sweeping views of Lone Peak while celebrating its mountain setting. Expansive […]

This lakeside retreat is a beautiful renovated vintage bungalow by Peterssen Keller Architecture, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Minnetonka, just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. An urban-dwelling family commissioned the architects to update their lakeside get-away. The project team worked collaboratively to re-imagine this home, applying natural and organic finishes, relaxed comfort and multi-functional spaces […]