Classic, yet unique and unexpected. Livable. Legit antiques, cool vintage, modern art, good bones, texture and materials, custom and found….
Next level sophistication and spaces for every possible need, including relaxing, drinking, dining, chilling, sleeping, lounging, smoking, cleaning…. I am obsessed with the stick figure art grouping in the living room (by Jean-Marc Louis). Pacific Heights I by Lisa Hilderbrand. Photos: John Merkl.
Located in a remote area in Sonoma County, this 640-square-foot cabin blends rustic charm with modern design. With its sliding wooden doors closed it resembles a barn. The one-room space is divided by screens, separating a kitchen and a sleeping area. The cabin, clad in reclaimed redwood with a rusted steel roof, is a cozy retreat sitting amidst gardens with a bath shed, a sleeping shed and a copper tub overlooking Mount St. Helena. Coyote Camp by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects.
Northern Lights, a Sydney beach house by Cadence & Co evokes the nostalgia of tree houses, designed as a lasting, creative retreat. Built to endure harsh beachfront conditions, its expressive concrete frame houses a studio space beneath a wave-like driveway. The raw concrete exterior pairs with natural hardwoods and cedar, while the interior mirrors this simplicity with organic textures reflecting the landscape. A mature cheese-tree by the balcony keeps the tree house spirit alive, framing views of the beach through native trees.
Photography by Felix Mooneeram.
This is a lot of house for a vacation home but what a vacation home it is! Built in 1770, this riverfront home in Easton, Maryland designed by Jess Weeth of Weeth Home honours its history and was at the same time brought into the present making it a functional and beautiful for years to come. I love that it has a bit of sophistication, cottagecore, and beach vibes. Stunning. Photos: Keyanna Bowen.
Vriskaig House sits above Portree Loch (in the Hebrides – an archipelago off the west coast of the Scottish mainland), sited in a wooded hillside, bedded into its wild context with views across the water. Two volumes intersect; an arching, blackened timber clad form follows the contours of the land, from which a rubbled local stone front wall descends dramatically, concealing further accommodation behind. This blackened timber cladding and natural stone walling reduces the visual impact of the dwelling from distant views.The use of natural materials runs into the interior, a free flowing, generous but understated space. The rough and rugged environment outside is striking, viewed through large expanses of slimline glazing. Clayplaster walls, natural resin floors and ash joinery work together in a carefully curated palette.
This house is very much modern and minimal which offers no distractions to the beauty outside its walls. I could sit on that sofa and watch the view for hours. Designed by Bath-based architecture and interior design firm Room. Photos: Toby Mitchell.