The transformation of this property represents a remarkable evolution from a grand French colonial-style home to a premier year-round mountain retreat. Originally characterized by its stately architecture, the home has been meticulously renovated to blend luxury with a contemporary mountain-lakeside aesthetic.

This home was intentionally constructed to live in harmony with wildlife’s spectacular migratory patterns. Here, friends and family can witness their seasonal movements, leaving in the fall to return each spring.

For these sound reasons, it was important for the homeowner to put his trust in JH Builders, and focus on designers to peacefully integrate its three pond buildings with its rich, forested landscape. 

Perched above the majestic Pacific Ocean, this Big Island residence is a contemporary oasis nestled within Hōkūli’a Resort. The single-level sanctuary is a testament to luxury living, boasting a grand Koi pond at the entrance and a sprawling backyard with a gazebo, fire pit, putting green, hot tub, and an awe-inspiring infinity pool.

This custom contemporary estate is a masterpiece of design, a collaborative effort between renowned architect Roger Brasel and esteemed interior designer Karen L. Nicholson. With its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, pocketed glass sliding doors, private outdoor showers, and a spacious covered lanai, this home is a haven for those who love to entertain.

Overlooking Union Bay, this 7,000-square-foot waterfront residence is a thoughtfully-designed family home and an inviting oasis of space and light. It is also a return to roots, as the new house rests on the site of the owner’s childhood home. 

Perched on a steeply sloping lot near the edge of the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon, Trailhead House may be the ultimate base for outdoor adventures.

The structure’s geometry is based on a series of blocks that follow the grade of the land as it slopes away from the access road on a dual axis. The blocks are stepped to allow patio spaces to be nestled into the roofs of the blocks below. In the sub-grade lowest level, custom bike display racks flank a professional-grade bike shop on one side and a 12-foot-long fold-away window that connects indoor and outdoor bars on the opposite side. 

This breathtaking epitome of modern mountain living captivates with its exquisite design and remarkable setting. Encompassing nearly 21 acres, this vast property showcases the timeless allure of clean, contemporary aesthetics while honoring the natural beauty of its mountainous surroundings.

The property’s centerpiece is an extensive main residence graced with an additional garage. The entryway provides a captivating first impression, blending the warmth of reclaimed shiplap walls with the contemporary elegance of floor-to-ceiling, black steel European windows and doors. Inside, striking reclaimed timbers accent the shiplap ceilings and harmonize with the natural surroundings, forming a serene, luminous space that channels Scandinavian design sensibilities. Notable for its luxurious comfort, the house is outfitted with integrated environmental controls including heated floors, adding a cozy touch to the sleek, Zen-like design.

Externally, the home features a tasteful combination of stone and reclaimed timbers. The outdoor living space and decks, along with cedar siding, contribute rustic charm while offering ample space for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. This estate is more than an architectural marvel–it’s a lifestyle destination where sophisticated aesthetics meet mountain living.

Perched on a bedrock cliff 100 feet above the turquoise Flathead River, this wilderness riverside dream home captivates the imagination. Walking through the great room onto the expansive deck with clear railings, majestic bird’s eye views take your breath away–the winding glacial river far below, to the thick timber forest and neighboring mountains. This homeowners’ dream fishing cabin is intentionally not accessible to the river below filled with cutthroat trout, as their central vision for their mountain escape is low impact on the surrounding pristine wilderness, especially the Flathead. 

Principal Marty Beale of Mindful Designs, who completed his undergraduate studies in ecology, environmental science, and sustainable building/design, was the perfect custom home builder to bring this eco-conscious couple’s dream to life. Many aspects of this stunning timber home incorporate themes of green building and sustainability, an ethos Mindful Designs embraces. 

Overlooking the Loxahatchee River with over 200 feet of shoreline lies the British West Indies-inspired home built by Onshore Construction & Development. Attention to the most minor details is evident throughout this waterfront home.

Perched on an island of land above Okanagan Lake, this stunning modernist home is seamlessly integrated with its site to take advantage of the views of the surrounding bluffs and shimmering water below.