This Minimalist Home in Maine Channels the Spirit of a Scandinavian CottageThe home’s trio of streamlined gables shows off its crisp wood finishes.
A Maine Farmhouse Built With Salvaged MaterialsCaleb Johnson Studio combined materials recovered from a vintage farmstead, as well as a midcentury modern teardown, to create...
A Green-Roofed Maine Home Rises Above a Limited FootprintAfter an unexpected disaster, a homeowner takes a rebuild into his own hands (literally).
A Northern Californian Renovation Brings Warmth to the WildernessA former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...
10 Modern Vacation Homes in Mexico That Guarantee an Epic EscapeAny excuse is a good excuse for a vacation getaway to Mexico.
Space and Storage Needs Guide the Expansion of a Cottage North of San FranciscoA family finds a place for everything as they expand their cramped Mill Valley home.
GO Home Takes the Passive House Approach to PrefabIt can take as little as two weeks to build one.
Modern Concrete Getaway in ParadiseYou might think a Brutalist-style concrete structure would be out of place in a lush, beach-resort island like Vieques.
Greener GrassCraving the conveniences of city life, a couple sidle over to Seattle from the countryside without compromising their love of the...
The Green LagoonFrom the deck of this waterfront house, the scenery is abuzz with Northern California wildlife–but there's not a utility bill in...
An Improved Veranda and Shades of Green Make This Queenslander Cottage a Subtropical DreamTo suit a multigenerational family, Brisbane firm Arcke built an apartment below the residence and connected them with a...
A Cool Melbourne Cottage Riffs Off of its Victorian NeighborsUsing the same roof form and materials as the houses surrounding it, this Australian residence reinterprets the pitched-roof...
The St. Lawrence River Flows Right by This Cottage’s DoorstepWhale-watching is an indoor activity at a maritime sanctuary in Quebec.
Grade-A Getaway Outside Mexico CityTwo families share a triangular retreat on Lake Avándaro.
This Minimal Japanese Getaway Was Built for SurfingSplashes of chartreuse enliven N-Holiday House, a seaside getaway by Sohei Nakanishi Design.
A Striking Angular Cottage in ConnecticutWhat happens when the guest house becomes home? Retired couple Suzanne and Brooks Kelley found out when a pair of brainy New...
An Eclectic Pacific Northwest CottageFor his latest collaboration with a repeat client, interior designer Brian Paquette burnishes an eclectic Pacific Northwest...
The Lakeside Getaway That Entertains All AgesA family matriarch enlisted an architect, an interior designer, a builder, and a landscape architect to help realize her vision...
Modern Cottage Renovation in MichiganA sagging ranch house is reborn as a spacious cabin with a soaring roof in Harbert, Michigan.
Rent an Architect’s Hamptons Getaway With a Green Roof and Sunken Patio for $75K This SummerThe 6,500-square foot home comprises three wood-and-glass volumes set on varying levels to correspond with the sloping site.
7 Romantic Palm Springs GetawaysLooking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your special someone? Plan a trip to Palm Springs for rest and relaxation in...
A Transformed Postman's Cottage in EnglandIn southwestern England, an architect transforms a former postman’s cottage on a sprawling estate into a home that radiates from...
Formerly a Farm Workers' Cottage, This Cool Norfolk Home Costs Just Over $1 MillionOnce a cottage for farm workers, this house—which overlooks the Salthouse Marshes on the north coast of Norfolk—has been...
Stay in a Modern Tin Cottage on Scotland’s Isle of SkyeOn the northwestern tip of Scotland’s Isle of Skye is a vacation rental that's inspired by the region’s traditional “crofter...
This Hamptons Getaway Blends Seamlessly Into a Lush LandscapeCedar, reclaimed ipe, and Corten steel combine in a multigenerational home designed to gracefully age in place.
Small and Modern: A Family Lakeside Getaway in TexasA family matriarch enlisted an architect, an interior designer, a builder, and a landscape architect to help realize her vision...
9 Traditional-Turned-Modern Cottages You Can Rent in the UKEscape to a classic cottage in the UK that's been updated with modern elements—bringing together the old and the new.
Mingle With Mother Nature in This Tiny Prefab GetawayTucked into an old-growth forest, this prefab home was assembled in just three days with minimal site impact.
An Eco-Friendly Getaway Built With the Future in MindIn a natural getaway outside of Mexico City, an architect builds a rugged home to last.
From Brown to GreenToronto designers Peter Fleming and Debbie Adams found a polluted lot and a run-down building—and saw fertile ground for a...
21 Finely Finessed Getaways in the Hamptons and MontaukFrom Westhampton to Montauk, these Long Island retreats celebrate their beachside locales.
A Geodesic Getaway in Northern California Asks $475KThis one-of-a-kind "Dome Home" features impressive woodwork and a groovy, geodesic design.
Charming Weekend Cottage Renovation in MarinA Bay Area landscape designer works her yard like a jigsaw puzzle, packing a bevy of distinctive destinations into a steep and...
A Lush Los Angeles Compound With a Shingle-Clad Cottage and Lime-Green Home Seeks $2MTaking up four lots, this secluded property also includes a detached studio and verdant green spaces.
This Tiny Cabin in Maine Comes With an Entire Island for $399KThe darling cottage sits on a private islet off the coast of Addison, Maine, and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding Wohoa...
Hide Out in a Tiny Concrete-and-Shingle Cottage For Rent in CornwallAt the end of a winding country lane on the north coast of Cornwall, England, is a quirky vacation rental that combines modern...