Designing a beautiful house is an art form, but the alchemy of turning it into a home is anything but formulaic.

Like a true introvert, an agrarian-inspired abode on Cayuga Lake is as much defined by what you don’t see as by what you do.

Artists are alchemists, taking fundamental materials and transforming them into something captivating and memorable.

Made of glittering waters, cute towns, woodland glens, and beautiful scenery, Canandaigua Lake is a picture-perfect locale for a summer holiday.

Homes are engineered to resist things like snow, heat, ice, and wind. But what happens when gravity becomes a defining feature?

Your home is your haven, a private place to call your own. In other words it’s all about you. Or is it?

Living on a boat, tethered to weather patterns, a rigorous schedule, and sparse accommodations is for those who crave open spaces and simplicity.

“We’ll sit on the deck, and I’ll ask my wife, ‘Did you hear that?’” recounts the homeowner. “She’ll respond, ‘Hear what?’ And I’ll say, ‘Exactly.’”

…a convergence of artistic talent, vision, construction know-how and adaptability.

“The bones of this house are still there. Just moved around.”

The contemporary farmhouse is a residence, retail store, business office, Airbnb rental, and gathering spot for friends and family.

“It’s a happy home and a calming place.”

Being immersed in an exquisite modern art gallery is to be awash with inspiration and fascination. But what would it be like to live in such a space?

Have you ever looked to the stars and dreamed of finding adventure in a galaxy far, far away?

Chambers represents a new breed of blacksmiths; artisans bringing original, handcrafted, personally designed pieces to the home as functional artwork.

The three-story cottage is built into a steep hillside; a challenging site condition that architect, Jon Schick, brilliantly used to his advantage.

Thoughtful, well-planned installation can maximize the joy you get from your home. Conversely, a haphazard approach will result in headache and frustration.

“It’s custom made for the homeowner like a fine-tailored suit right down to the tiniest details.”

Can a compromise in home goals give a couple exactly what they want as they look to retirement and downsizing? In the case of a delightful, New England cape-style home overlooking Lake Ontario, the answer is yes.

“It’s a down-to-earth family. Everything was about integrating their high-energy activities with the home,” says Rode.

“It’s amazing.”