Homes With a View

A family in Denver, Colorado found a mountainside cabin that was completely outdated but featured breathtaking views of a 14,000-foot peak out every window. So, this group of nature lovers came together to transform it into their own private haven.

In Mendocino, Calif., a couple renovates a weathered cliffside cabin into a thoughtfully designed family coastal home; built with reclaimed materials, it's designed around ocean views, simple living and shared spaces for guests.

A couple discovers a 1960s house in the Alps with bubble-like architecture and mountain views; taking on the project of a lifetime, they lovingly restore the structure, turning it into a contemporary home of their dreams surrounded by nature.

A woman builds a home that artfully blends architecture and lifestyle; in her space curated for relaxation with functional design elements, she's surrounded by peaceful water views and natural light.

After years of living and working in many different countries, a family sets down roots in Northern Italy; they build an open-plan farmhouse where every window frames a different view of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Inspired by the view of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, a man channeled his love of architecture to design The Mountain Lookout. Anchored by a striking south-facing window wall, this fire-resistant home provides a secluded respite and theater to nature.

In the foothills of Los Angeles, a couple restores a modern house into a peaceful family home with a focus on Japanese design influence; the home features wraparound glass walls with a koi pond and a hillside pool.

In South West England, a boat-building family uses their craftsman skills to design a contemporary home with water views of an estuary; nestled between the woods and the water, the home boasts floor to ceiling windows and an upside down floor plan.

In California's Sonoma Valley, a family renovates their dream home as a place to live seamlessly outdoors and indoors; the house features bright, open interiors with sweeping vineyard views; it is framed by outdoor spaces for playing and dining.

A daughter and mother-in-law team design a contemporary villa and restore a 200-year-old farmer's hut in the countryside of Puglia, southern Italy; surrounded by nature, their family home is complete with a tranquil pool, terrazzo and a roof terrace.

A family returns to their roots and embraces their love for the sea by redesigning a classic 1790s Georgian home perched on the Cornish coast; their design boasts a contemporary garage conversion and views across the bay to St. Michael's Mount.