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Getaway homes typically have an air about them that’s equal parts sophisticated and equal parts nonchalant. This Swedish Stockholm archipelago residence is accessed by boat a majority of the time and its small nature makes the experience all the more intimate. Interior architect Carouschka Streijffert is the creative mind behind this small timber residence, with an…

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New York isn’t always synonymous with some of the more rural areas that allow for space to move and roam between homes– but this gorgeous 2,000 square foot stunner by Bates Masi Architects is a perfect reminder of the remainder of New York that is not filled with a concrete jungle– even though this home is…

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Stunning Swiss Alps views aren’t the easiest to come by, but the Heinz Julen Penthouse is a great example of prime chalet real estate in the Zermatt village. Furnished and always ready as a rentable space, this chalet is located via the Omnia Hotel in the small Switzerland village. A vast majority of the space only…

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Nestled into an island on the Adriatic is the perfect Summer getaway house. Designed by DAR612, this simple stone facade home features an elliptical floor plan and courtyard. Among the overall design elements is a whole slew of space and integrated elements. The outdoor spaces are really tied in to the indoor areas– with sleeping quarters…

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A Costa Rican getaway might sound like the perfect thing to do this time of year when the temperatures are frigid and the landscape is bare. This contemporary home by Enrique Barascout is the perfect place to daydream about while you prepare for the Spring and Summer months. Called Villa Mayana, the home boasts two kitchens…

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Takeshi Hirobe Architects created an amazing Summer home along the ocean shores of Minamiboso, south of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Constructed mainly of wood, this residence’s details focus mainly on the architectural detailing and interior fixtures of the simple structure. With one of the goals being to connect the sea and the mountainous area just behind the…

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If there’s one thing that really makes a space feel expansive– it’s glorious window views. Whether they’re floor to ceiling or completely wall to wall frameless windows, space is always better when the gorgeous natural surroundings can flood in. This especially rings true for the Max Pritchard designed Emu Bay House in Southern Australia. Either side…

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Matharoo Associates designs some pretty substantial homes in India, and this home might be a bit lighter of their normal grandeur estates, but the outcome is still widely gorgeous. The Net House is another one of those “weekend getaway” houses that is still large enough to be an everyday space. But the requirements of this home…

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For 95% or more of people, a 4,300 square foot contemporary structure is hardly called a “vacation getaway,” but for two families this Argentinian home is just what the Ribbon House is. G2 Estudio was the architecture firm behind this interestingly arranged space, utilizing plenty of angles in many ways. From spatial arrangement to windows, columns,…

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There’s something to be said about a home that really works with bold colors and combines them with no fear at all. Owners of Fab.com have their very own fab little spot in Orange County, New York that is beaming not only with sophistication but color, too. Almost like your own taste of the rainbow, the…