Beach Cottage Chronicles

On the Oregon coast, a renowned creative shows us the home he built -- a haven where ocean light and forest calm meets thoughtful design.

High on cliffs overlooking the English Channel sits a beach retreat -- a thatched cottage that's a true modernization of an architectural gem.

After years of visiting family in the Dominican Republic, an NYC-based couple designed a beach cabin as a place to call home for future visits. Built entirely out of Brazilian wood, Casa Madera beautifully combines indoor and outdoor living.

A family built their dream cottage on the coast of Nova Scotia; combining design elements from their architecture and prefab business, their modern, modular home features a sauna, stunning views of the Atlantic and private beach access.

Nestled in the woods of coastal Southampton, New York, a couple designs a quaint beach cottage for summer getaways; inspired by time they spent in London, their design draws from the coziness of the Cotswolds, as well as the history of the home.

Empty-nesters turns to a childhood friend to help them fulfill their lifelong dream of building a beach house; just steps from Vilano Beach, Florida, they custom built Salt Cured Cottage, complete with tropical landscaping and a big front porch.

A Venezuelan artist put down roots with her designed home Palapa Concreta, in Oaxaca, Mexico; her open-air retreat design on the edge of Puerto Escondido serves both as a living art exhibit and a seamless blend between the indoors and outdoors.

A couple hand-built their rugged cottage on the coast of Washington D.C. using local timber to withstand coastal winds; creating the retreat of their dreams that will stand the test of time with both craftsmanship and beauty.

After purchasing a beachfront property close to relatives, a young family native to the outer banks, put their DIY skills to work in designing a full-time beach residence; with state park views and plenty of creative space for their growing kids.

A couple longing to live by the ocean found an empty lot on the seaside mountains of Montara Beach; now they've built the custom beach home of their dreams from the ground up.

A New York City-based couple transformed a 1970s beach cabin into an Australian-inspired outdoor living oasis; a place for them and their kids to slow down and connect with nature.

In Arch Cape, Oregon, a couple bought an unusually shaped beachfront property that many other buyers overlooked; with the help of an architect, they crafted the property into a glass-and-cedar modern home that blends with the rugged coast.

Two friends restored a beach cottage on Edisto Island, SC., preserving much of the home's original maritime charm.