Homes

The marble countertops and gold hardware are a subtle nod to the past, while also fitting into today's trends.

One of the selling points of the cottage was the meadow surrounding it, which the windows in the addition seek to capture.

Architect Ira Rakatansky designed just six houses in Massachusetts, and this one comes with a butterfly roof, a bright-red front door, and a monolithic fireplace.

Commissioned by artist Hélène de Mandrot as a seaside holiday home, the registered historic monument is crafted from stone, glass, and terra-cotta tile.

Set steps from the sand, this completely renovated home has ocean views in every room—and it comes with a guesthouse.

“We never dreamed of a huge house,” says TK. “We always knew if we built something, it would be small, but unique.”

Don Wamp’s angular Rock House has been renovated from top to bottom—and it comes with forest views, a series of decks, and a seasonal creek.

Set in the famed National Historic Landmark District in Detroit, the 2,000-square-foot residence comes recently renovated and fully furnished.

Architect Marc Thorpe designed the contemporary home with crisp lines, a large photovoltaic array, and 25-foot-long deck that cantilevers out into the forest.