The courtyard with its fire pit and infinity pond—extends the living area outdoors. The family has hosted events, weddings, and even a funeral here, and annual solstice parties are always a big hit with the neighbors.

Wright Feldhusen Architects designed this house for a client that loves to swim. A lap pool connects the home to the ocean that lies beyond the property in Maroubra, Australia, a suburb of Sydney.

Drain by Infinity.

A peek inside the master bedroom, with touches of marigold yellow throughout.

Mark Neely and Paul Kefalides’s living room is decked out with the couple’s vintage finds, including a Hans Wegner Sawback chair (the fur throw obscures an area needing repair), a George Nelson Ball Clock, a DF-2000 cabinet by Raymond Loewy, a light designed by Greta Von Nessen, and a suite of Brian Willshire wooden sculptures, one of Neely’s many collections.

For the Skyline Residence, Belzberg Architects made a conscious effort to build an environmentally sensitive structure without sacrificing aesthetic and budget. Along with recycling wood framing and flooring from a nearby construction site, they sourced the low e-glazing, steel, and concrete mixes from California manufacturers.

With its organic, horizontal silhouette, raw concrete facade, and Bauhaus-leaning interiors, this midcentury nature retreat brings modernity to the mountains. Set high in a coastal mountain range in Topanga, California, is Saddle Peak—a two-level, four-bedroom holiday rental house with sublime geometry and defined lines.

An edgeless pool creates a smooth glass-like effect, reflecting the thickly forested surroundings.

Designed by award-winning Sant Architects, this four-bedroom vacation rental near Topanga elevates the concept of a mountain retreat to new heights—from its raw, concrete facade and hillside pool, to the Bauhaus-inspired interiors that feature expansive glass walls that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The clean, architectural lines are expressed using iron beams, concrete slabs, timber-panelled walls, and glass, and the sprawling, open-plan living area features a slide-away fireplace and enormous windows that seamlessly transition the property from cosy winter retreat to breezy summer getaway.

The long standing-seam zinc roof extends over the pool to provide shade to the outdoor lounge.

Large glass openings on virtually every side of the structure allow the structure to be engulfed by natural beauty.

The thatched-roof Water Pool villas at Milaidhoo Island are equipped with Maldivian style swing chairs, ocean-facing king sized beds and the largest private villa pools in the Maldives.

The bedroom corridor cuts away to glass directly above the infinity-edge pool, delivering a design jolt akin to being dunked in water.

Joe Sturges of GS Landscape Architecture Studio oversaw the landscape design.

Perched above a historic fishing village, Casa Mar is just a short stroll from the coast of Paraty. Expansive views of the island-dotted bay can be relished throughout the property.

JACK NEUTRAL THROW and settle in on the couch with a cozy throw blanket.

LLOYD LLOYD in ash & charcoal are super cozy 100% cotton blankets and throws a with very soft hand and drape. Best of all they are Machine washable.

This jacquard throw is just the right size for napping, reading or simply admiring. Toss it over a sofa or chair, or fold at the foot of the guest bed. The intricate, and bright Native American-inspired design is sure to be a conversation starter wherever it lands.

The 75-foot-long, infinity-edge lap pool extends to the west.

The infinity pool mirrors the Pacific Ocean.

The house’s slatted, anodized aluminum canopies and indoor-outdoor spaces flow into one another. The resin Opal lounge and Square Cube table, with pillows and cushions covered in Sunbrella fabrics, and the teak and powder-coated cast aluminum Silver Dining swivel rocker, are all from the Veneman Collections. Image courtesy of Jill Paider.

The Floating House floats above the jungle canopy of Costa Rica and was designed by architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe. It's a short walk to the beach and offers elegance that's rooted in nature and simplicity. The structure is made up of three pods that are connected by elevated, outdoor bridges and walkways. Teak flooring and furniture add natural warmth to the main living areas, which are connected to two upstairs bedrooms and an open-air spa bathroom via a 24-meter walkway. The home also features a lounge framed by Concertina floor-to-ceiling glass doors with expansive views of the ocean and jungle.

Sleek and commodious, some of the villas in this resort have indoor and outdoor showers as well a Jacuzzi that’s great for a leisurely soak under the stars at night.

The dining area opens to the pool which overlooks the ocean.

Cantilevered above the terrain, the infinity pool pavilion and lounge spaces embrace the lush foliage of the surrounding landscape.

The infinity pool reaches out above the hillside with stunning views of Australia's Northern Beaches.

The pavilion surrounds the lawn and infinity pool, providing a covered living space for enjoying the outdoors. Blackbutt hardwood timber decking extends throughout the various programs, providing a feeling of continuity.

The 2,225-square-foot house was designed by ColectivArquitectura as a weekend home for a couple that runs a group of design, fashion, and lifestyle stores in Lisbon.

Sited within 44 acres of Unesco World Biosphere Reserve in the Baa Atoll, the thatched water villas at this resort are designed with floor to ceiling windows for panoramic ocean views.

Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles