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step-into-a-light-filled-home-surrounded-by-plants

January 10, 2026

Step Into a Light-Filled Home Surrounded by Plants

A modest Seattle home maximizes light, garden views, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design by architecture firm GO’C, is an open, welcoming environment where every space feels calm and bright. Elevated Entry Meets Open Design Built atop existing concrete stem walls, the house features an elevated entry, high shed roof with exposed […]

a-hillside-gem:-how-a-sloped-site-became-the-ultimate-lakeside-home

October 22, 2025

A Hillside Gem: How a Sloped Site Became the Ultimate Lakeside Home

Perched on the shores of Lake Chapala in Jocotepec, Mexico, Casa Lago was designed by FARQ Arquitectos as a peaceful weekend home that feels timeless. With open spaces, high ceilings, and natural finishes inspired by the surrounding landscape, the house invites the outdoors in and celebrates the beauty of the lake. The site itself was […]

see-how-this-renovation-turned-a-blank-room-into-a-functional-kitchen

August 2, 2025

See How This Renovation Turned a Blank Room Into a Functional Kitchen

In the quiet neighborhood of Birre, Portugal, a 1985 home designed by architect Nuno Leónidas has been reimagined from the inside out. KEMA Studio approached the renovation with care, reorganizing key spaces like the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms without altering the original structure. The goal: better flow, more light, and a refined design that respects […]

this-modern-farmhouse-reimagines-the-classic-longhouse-layout

July 30, 2025

This Modern Farmhouse Reimagines the Classic Longhouse Layout

Just an hour east of Toronto lies The Farm, a 30-hectare retreat in Southwestern Ontario, thoughtfully designed by Scott Posno Design with interiors by &Daughters. Created for a family seeking a deeper connection to the land, this rural getaway seamlessly integrates contemporary architecture with the rhythms of nature. The main house draws inspiration from a […]

the-light-filled-houseboat-redefining-waterfront-style

July 20, 2025

The Light-Filled Houseboat Redefining Waterfront Style

This floating home by Craig Steely Architecture sits within Sausalito’s storied community of houseboats, but it doesn’t try to be a house on water. Instead, it leans into the essence of a boat, compact, efficient, and shaped by its environment. By using open space, split levels, and layered materials, the design allows air, light, and […]

wood-ceiling-magic:-how-this-home-created-a-stunning-focal-point

July 15, 2025

Wood Ceiling Magic: How This Home Created a Stunning Focal Point

With sweeping views of the sea in Rio de Janeiro’s Leblon neighborhood, the RMD Apartment reflects the lifestyle and warmth of the family who lives there. Designed for a couple with grown children and one still at home, this renovation by Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitectura reimagines a four-bedroom apartment into a light-filled, three-bedroom retreat where […]

this-sculptural-home-turns-minimalism-into-a-statement

July 9, 2025

This Sculptural Home Turns Minimalism Into a Statement

Brighton Sands is a four-storey family home in Melbourne designed by mckimm, blending inspiration from the LA hills with a distinctly Australian sense of place. Defined by sculptural architecture, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors, the residence offers a tranquil retreat grounded in light, texture, and flow. It’s a considered balance of […]

a-modern-farmhouse-full-of-southern-warmth-and-mountain-stillness

June 26, 2025

A Modern Farmhouse Full Of Southern Warmth and Mountain Stillness

In the scenic heart of Sun Valley, Idaho, the Valley Club residence stands as a modern farmhouse that brings together the charm of the South with the serenity of the mountains. Designed by Farmer Payne Architects as a year-round retreat, this warm, contemporary home reflects the owners’ Louisiana heritage while embracing the rhythm of alpine […]

two-sisters-turned-a-barn-into-an-elegant-wine-room

June 11, 2025

Two Sisters Turned a Barn into an Elegant Wine Room

In the hills of Carmel Valley, Pelio Estate has quietly redefined what a wine tasting space can feel like. The family-owned winery, run by two sisters, recently worked with Hawkins Interiors and architecture firm Backen & Backen, to turn an old barn and gravel parking lot into something much more considered, a warm, moody, tasting […]

this-cafe-is-a-beautiful-place-to-do-nothing

June 9, 2025

This café is a beautiful place to do nothing

In the heart of Valencia’s El Carmen neighbourhood, OFF LINE Café is a quiet revelation—a space where the ritual of coffee takes center stage, thoughtfully designed by Ramón Esteve Estudio. At a time when every corner café chases spectacle, OFF LINE does the opposite. It invites you to disconnect, to settle in, and to pay […]

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