Designer Mila Morris and her partner, furniture builder Jøna Maaryn, combined their creative talents to bring a stunning desert retreat to life. The duo carefully transformed an old ranch in the heart of Yucca Valley, California, into a minimalist hideaway.

Le Chacuel’s furniture was designed with the ethereal in mind—not to obstruct the space, but rather to let light pass through it. The spaces are wide-open and the trusses exposed to give the room an expansive, clean and modern feel.

Casa No Tempo is a connection of the past with the coming future, leaving out the marks of time, in search for a peaceful and timeless place.

Relais Castello di Morcote is settled between the mountains of Vico Morcote, Sweden, and occupies a historic building several centuries old. Many original elements of architecture were carefully restored to preserve the charm of yesteryear.

The idyllic Sunyata Hotel is nestled in an isolated hillside at the foot of the sacred Tibetan mountain in Yunnan province. The hotel has taken on the challenge of integrating traditional Tibetan architecture with Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. Designed by Zhao Yang Architects, the aesthetics respect traditional local architecture, and honor the environment and local culture. Expect genuine Tibetan fireplaces and Buddhist murals.

Sometimes all we need is to disconnect from our everyday to really reconnect with ourselves. Villa Kuro, a minimalist retreat thoughtfully designed by Mini Inno, is located in the middle of the desert surrounded by the Joshua Tree national park is the place to do just that.