Useless Bay in Washington is a beautiful location for waterfront cabins and seasonal retreats but it’s also an area that presents certain particular challenges. It’s here that the architects at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer were commissioned to build a family home to take the place of an old cabin that had been passed from generation to generation....
Shipwreck Lodge On Namibia’s Skeleton Coast
We’ve seen many homes inspired many unusual things but architects keep surprising us creating more and more wonder, which we just can’t take our eyes off. The house we are sharing today is one of those, it’s gonna strike you from the first sight as it’s inspired by ship wrecks. Namibia’s Skeleton Coast has earned...
Contemporary Captain’s House In Seaside Cliffs
This house is a fortress-like residence on the Chinese coast renovated by Vector Architects. The home is named Captain’s House as it features sea views and is embedded into rocks. The owners wanted to add a third floor to the existing structure in order to answer the living needs of the family, and another issue...
Modern Coastal Cabin With A Lot Of Wood In Decor
Located along the coast of Norway, Asante Architecture & Design created this custom home to blend into its surroundings. The client, a chef, wanted a home that could be completely at peace with the natural surroundings, while providing a retreat away from the rest of the world. The facade is weather treated with a Japanese...
Coastal Barn House Covered With Weathered Wood
This coastal Barn House by Sumich Chaplin Architects has perhaps one of the most soothing designs I’ve ever seen. Outside the Barn House reminds of a traditional Scandinavian one, with back shingles on the walls. The outdoor décor continues the idea with black loungers and a pool with a glass fence, which looks modern while...
Sophisticated Coastal Home In Subtle And Natural Colors
This beautiful Sydney home belongs to a couple with two small children. With architecture by Brian Bass of Popov Bass and interiors by designers Hare and Klein, this stunning space is a sophisticated take on beach style, with a focus on the colors and textures of the sea rather than the usual driftwood and seashells....
32 Dreamy Beach And Sea-Inspired Kids Room Designs
We’ve shared a lot of coastal, beach and sea-inspired room designs but we’ve totally forgotten about kids’ spaces, and today I’m going to correct that. Sea décor theme is more often chosen for boys rooms but girls’ spaces can be also decorated in a very cute coastal way or with Little Mermaid touches. Go for...
Modern Ocean-Inspired Home In Fresh Blues
The fresh blues used throughout this lovely Danish home is a subtle reference to its history — built in the 1830s, it was originally a fisherman’s house. Now it’s a beautiful mix of rustic, industrial and coastal-inspired décor combined with harmony. What catches your eye at once is the natural wood of beautiful shade used...
Coastal House With Traditional And Shabby Chic Elements
This home in Sydney shows all the beauty of traditional style with shabby chic touches. White walls, floors and ceilings create a great backdrop for beautiful furniture and works of art. Here the refined taste of the owners is seen very well: they bought some local works of art and furniture, which was also made...
Eco-Friendly Coastal House Invisible From A Distance
Today blending homes into landscapes is a hot trend in architecture as it looks harmonious and doesn’t spoil the natural look. Casa Till by WMR Arquitectos is located on the Chilean coast and was designed so that from a distance it would not be visible. The roof of Casa Till is level with a small...