Krisana Park is a neighborhood of 175 50's-era ranch-style Modern homes in southeast central Denver, Colorado. It's home to this super clean minimalist mid-century Modern house, updated by Cadence Design Studio. Not everyone's a fan the smooth-surface all-white aesthetic you see in the kitchen photos below, but if you love houses, you should appreciate a wide range of … [Read more...]
A Nicely Done Mid Century Modern Home Remodel in Portland Oregon
My family lived in Portland, Oregon for a few years when I was very young, but I remember enough of it to know what a great place it is for outdoor activities. Portland also has great housing stock, including this really nice mid century modern home remodel. Not everyone's a fan of mid century style - this one falls into the category of California Contemporary, but it's … [Read more...]
Simple Clean Details in a Contemporary Lake Cottage Home
Architects in the Great Lake states have thousands of miles of clear-water shorelines to inspire their designs for weekend getaway homes, and they often come up with inspiring interpretations of the classic contemporary lake cottage home. This one, designed by A&H Architecture, is on a small island at the far western end of Lake Superior. They've taken a simple … [Read more...]
A Modern Mission Home in the California Sunshine
This new home near Los Angeles looks like a modern interpretation of the California Mission style, with soft-cornered stucco walls and exposed beam-ends on the outside. Brandon Architects in Costa Mesa designed this great modern mission home, and have quite a few more in their portfolio. From the street, this home feels warm and inviting. The low-walled courtyard out … [Read more...]
An 1800’s Restored Brick Townhouse with Exposed Brick Walls, Rustic Beams, and an Open Floor Plan
We wish we knew who to give credit to for the design of this gorgeous restored brick townhouse in Richmond, Virginia. It's everything you'd want in a restored house in the middle of a southern city - especially one that values history as much as Richmond does. We love it and we think you will too - let's start the tour! The main living area is framed by painted brick … [Read more...]
This One-of-a-Kind Open Floor Plan Home is the Definition of “Waterfront Living”
Way, way up in the far northwest corner of the state of Oregon, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, is the tiny town of Astoria. Fur trading, fishing, and lumber industries once dominated the Columbia River waterfront where this new open floor plan home now commands incredible views. This 2,640 square foot two-level house is perched on a tiny bit of land, squeezed … [Read more...]
Cozy Contemporary Cottage for an Artist in the Berkshire Mountains
Burr and McCallum Architects have a portfolio of interesting projects, including this western Massachusetts cozy contemporary cottage. I like the exterior of this home - the shapes and details are traditional, but they're put together in a contemporary way. Instead of the strict symmetry you see in most Traditional homes, this is asymmetrical, but balanced. The colors are … [Read more...]
Beautiful Custom Contemporary Home is a Quiet Background for a Family’s Life
Houses with character appeal to me - I don't care what style a house is, I don't care who the Architect is, and I don't care what neighborhood it's in. None of those things are required for a house to be well-designed, like this beautiful custom contemporary home. So why am I showing you a house with ALL of those things? A very Modern home, designed by McGraw Bagnoli … [Read more...]
This Modern Home is Really Just a Simple Barn with a Lean-To (and Spectacular Water Views)
Maybe you're not a fan of contemporary design, maybe you prefer simple, traditional buildings. Or maybe your tastes do run to modern? Either way works in this project, it has a little of both. And if you don’t immediately fall in love with this delightful little modern custom home by Heliotrope Architects, then you’re just not paying attention. At just 2,284 square feet, the … [Read more...]
Super Remodeling of a Classic California Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern Home
If you're used to thinking that all "modern" homes are sleek, and cool, and minimalist on the inside, then this remodeled Mid-Century Modern home might change your mind. The 1,755 square foot home was built in 1975 by the Streng Brothers in the California Contemporary style (Streng began building great modern homes in California in the 1950's). It was recently given a … [Read more...]