Collection by Todd Sigmier

Nice Places to Be

a collection of warm inviting abodes

A view over the lap pool and roof deck, which provides a respite for the couple, shows the dense beachside neighborhood. The couple bought the Richard Schultz chaise longues at Studio 111 in Palm Springs.
A view over the lap pool and roof deck, which provides a respite for the couple, shows the dense beachside neighborhood. The couple bought the Richard Schultz chaise longues at Studio 111 in Palm Springs.
The glass-walled facade faces the Strand.
The glass-walled facade faces the Strand.
Dukes, who was hands-on with the redesign, sits in an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair in the living area.
Dukes, who was hands-on with the redesign, sits in an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair in the living area.
The former garage is nestled amidst the landscape.
The former garage is nestled amidst the landscape.
The pool and patio overlook untouched wilderness—through which moose and elk often wander—offering a spectacular balance between luxury amenities and a connection with nature.
The pool and patio overlook untouched wilderness—through which moose and elk often wander—offering a spectacular balance between luxury amenities and a connection with nature.
The thermally modified ash siding and Western red cedar fascia are designed to withstand the elements. The precision of prefabrication ensures that each piece of the structure fits together, limiting energy loss.
The thermally modified ash siding and Western red cedar fascia are designed to withstand the elements. The precision of prefabrication ensures that each piece of the structure fits together, limiting energy loss.
The home features resort-style amenities, including a pool surrounded by loungers, two fire pits and an outdoor entertaining area.
The home features resort-style amenities, including a pool surrounded by loungers, two fire pits and an outdoor entertaining area.
Retractable lift-and-slide glass walls on either side of the great room blur the boundaries between interior and exterior space. “Fresh air moves through the house pretty much year-round,” says Bob. “Even in the winter, we have windows open because we get so much solar gain from the amount of glass and the reflection off the snow.”
Retractable lift-and-slide glass walls on either side of the great room blur the boundaries between interior and exterior space. “Fresh air moves through the house pretty much year-round,” says Bob. “Even in the winter, we have windows open because we get so much solar gain from the amount of glass and the reflection off the snow.”
The great room features a double-height wall of glass, lounge area with a fireplace, and a dining zone. “Each room has these incredible views of the landscape around us,” says homeowner Bob Bridger. “There’s no place that is significantly better than another. They’re all special in their own ways.”
The great room features a double-height wall of glass, lounge area with a fireplace, and a dining zone. “Each room has these incredible views of the landscape around us,” says homeowner Bob Bridger. “There’s no place that is significantly better than another. They’re all special in their own ways.”
The 4,200-square-foot home by Turkel Design balances top-quality natural materials and cutting-edge contemporary design with the ease of construction, expedited timeline, and cost benefits of prefab.
The 4,200-square-foot home by Turkel Design balances top-quality natural materials and cutting-edge contemporary design with the ease of construction, expedited timeline, and cost benefits of prefab.
A member of the Apache Shores community, the home comes with amenities like a private boat launch on Lake Austin and a disc golf course.
A member of the Apache Shores community, the home comes with amenities like a private boat launch on Lake Austin and a disc golf course.
The bedroom's private balcony connects to the backyard with a spiral staircase to the lower level.
The bedroom's private balcony connects to the backyard with a spiral staircase to the lower level.
This metal-clad house makes the most of its lush surroundings with 30-foot-tall windows and ample outdoor space.
This metal-clad house makes the most of its lush surroundings with 30-foot-tall windows and ample outdoor space.
The historic home sits in San Francisco's vibrant Mission district.
The historic home sits in San Francisco's vibrant Mission district.
The fully detached home—with front and back patios—was built in 1872, and it’s still packed with period detail after a top to bottom revamp.
The fully detached home—with front and back patios—was built in 1872, and it’s still packed with period detail after a top to bottom revamp.
The home was designed in the Streamline Modern tradition, a subset of Art Deco design.
The home was designed in the Streamline Modern tradition, a subset of Art Deco design.
The Poppy Peak Historic District, named for the flowers that grow there, is a haven for design, with neighboring homes designed by the likes of Richard Neutra and James Pulliam.
The Poppy Peak Historic District, named for the flowers that grow there, is a haven for design, with neighboring homes designed by the likes of Richard Neutra and James Pulliam.
The corner lot promises double-exposure views.
The corner lot promises double-exposure views.

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