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Nestled amongst towering douglas firs with views of the Oswego Lake, our Southshore project is a respite of peace and quiet. Embracing minimalism and wabi sabi sensibilities, we sought to create a home that felt both expansive and intimate with an intentional connection to the outdoors and emphasis on natural materials.
What a beautiful, warm but expansive home with lots of light and views of the landscape just outside the windows. Designer Sara Gray of Grayhaus Interiors designed this forever home for her sister, who must be so proud. I can see the family enjoying this for many years to come, and thinking it’s just as cool 30 years from now. Photography: Luke and Mallory Leasure; Architecture: Ment Architecture; Builder: Taylor Smith Sustainable Construction.

“A sanctuary away from modern day distractions, the Petit Eco Cabin encourages inhabitants to engage in a simpler way of life. Overlooking an organic vineyard in the idyllic backyard of Yallingup, the Petit Eco Cabin is available for accommodation here.

The brief was short with a few requisites; a floor plan as small as possible, and ‘that’ window. Architectural nuances were employed to denote zones within the small space; a timber screen separates the bedroom, a sunken level creates the living, and a window seat becomes an opportunity for dining.”

A tiny eco cabin nestled amongst the gums with views to a vineyard. I’d say that was the perfect getaway and an inspiration for my own small-footprint living. Petit Eco Cabin, Yallingup by Bare Architects.

Photography by Ange Wall Photography & Olive Lipscombe.

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.

This four-bedroom holiday home in Point Leo, Victoria blends Aussie beach shack vibes with Palm Springs motel style. The mid-century design features vibrant finishes, a reception-inspired kitchen, sunken lounge, and pool room. A long hallway, echoing a motel gangway, connects colour-blocked bedrooms with views of a central courtyard and pool. Brickwork, wooden shutters, and extensive glazing optimize natural light and passive heating for each bedroom. Not a Motel by Pleysier Perkins.

Photography by Tom Blachford.