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Modern tiny house at sunset with a pink sky, surrounded by trees and greenery, featuring large windows and exterior lighting.

Pacific Northwest, USA

Black Box

Short Term Rental | 600sf

Black Box is a custom container home tucked in the Pacific Northwest forest—designed as both a getaway and a long-term investment strategy.

Built to attract short-term guests and future buyers, it blends industrial-modern style with natural textures and smart, fully permitted design. Created for adventurous millennial couples, it features bold architecture, playful surprises (like a vintage arcade and climbing wall), and cozy spaces for connection.

Compact, clever, and unforgettable—Black Box proves that small spaces can leave a big impression.

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  • Modern shipping container house surrounded by trees with a vibrant sunset sky.
  • Modern black container house surrounded by trees and plants, under a pink and blue evening sky.
  • Modern open-concept living and dining area with a gray sectional sofa, round coffee table, dining table with chairs, stainless steel refrigerator, and wall-mounted clock. Large windows offer scenic views. The room is decorated with potted plants and a playful arcade game machine.
  • Modern dining area with a round wooden table and four chairs on a circular rug, large window with forest view, wall clock, arcade game machine, and glass doors leading to an outdoor space.
  • Modern interior of a small house with an open-plan kitchen and living area. The room features wooden floors, a striped glass door, a wall with climbing holds, a kitchen with wood and black cabinets, a dining table, and a wall-mounted TV. A large window and sliding doors illuminate the space.
  • Modern bedroom with a cozy bed, decorative pillows, wooden accent wall, bedside table with lamp, and a window showing greenery.
  • Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted toilet, black sink, towel rack with white towels, and an industrial-style light fixture.
  • Modern bathroom with a black sink, circular LED mirror, towel warmer holding white towels, wall-mounted soap dispenser, and minimalist decor.
A modern home with a partially grass-covered roof, surrounded by a lush, forested area. The house has a flat, white exterior with a black-framed carport. The landscape includes a winding driveway and a large grassy area.

Texas Hill Country, USA

Hidden Hill House

Short Term Rental | 1,500sf

Hidden Hill House is a modern, earth-integrated retreat buried beneath 8 feet of soil in the Texas Hill Country. Once a neglected structure, it’s been reimagined into a sustainable, unforgettable space.

We balanced raw concrete with natural wood, soft greens, and organic curves to create a home that feels grounded—not buried. Thoughtful light, warm textures, and passive climate control keep it comfortable year-round with minimal energy use.

Designed for short-term stays and long-term appeal, the house features quiet, intentional design moments that invite reflection and surprise. It’s a bold, rooted vision of modern living.

Gallery

  • Aerial view of a modern earth-sheltered house with a green roof, surrounded by lush trees and a large lawn under a clear blue sky.
  • Wooden deck with railing in a garden under large trees, featuring a barbecue grill and chairs, surrounded by grass and white stone pathways.
  • Modern living room with beige sofa, armchair, round coffee tables, large fireplace, open kitchen, and stylish lighting fixtures.
  • Modern open-concept living room and dining area with minimalist decor, featuring a dining table set with tableware, a round coffee table, contemporary furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.
  • Modern living room with a gray accent wall, featuring a light-colored tufted chair, a round mirror, a black vase with decorative pampas grass, a wooden sideboard with candles and a white vase, a sleek metal console table with books, a small plant on a black coffee table, and a beige rug.
  • Minimalist living room with a cozy chair, side table, bookshelf, floor lamp, and abstract wall art.
  • Cozy bedroom with bed, green blanket, beige pillows, wall art, pendant lights, and wooden panel accents.
  • Modern bedroom with a queen-sized bed, decorative pillows, and a textured blanket. The room features pendant lights, leaf-patterned wallpaper, and a side table with a small lamp. A framed sun-themed artwork hangs on the wall.
  • Modern bedroom with a geometric wood accent wall, a cozy bed with pillows and a throw blanket, indoor plants, ambient lighting, and light gray walls.
  • Modern bathroom with an oval freestanding bathtub on a raised platform. The area is enclosed with marble and dark tiles, featuring a rectangular window and a tall cactus plant beside the tub.
Sign for 'The Farm at Hollow Hill' in a rural setting with a house and fence in the background.

Luray, Virginia

Hollow Hill Farm

Short Term Rental | 2,000sf

Efficient use of budget and planning for future growth.  The dated farmhouse on 16 acres needed some love on the interior, and a plan for marketing the property to families.  With 4 beds/3 baths, most of the budget went to the kitchen, furniture, and refinishing what was there for a brighter farmhouse feel, as well as usage of some of the existing outbuildings - a garage turned rec-room and shed turned playhouse, as well as the design of a treasure hunt that would lead guests around the property to experience the views and find some prizes along the way.  Planning for the construction of 4 additional units is underway.

Rustic living room with wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove. The room features floral upholstered armchairs, a patterned rug, and a cabinet with collectibles. Wall art and retro light fixtures add a cozy ambiance.

Before

Cozy living room with exposed wood beams, a brick fireplace, a tan sectional sofa with colorful pillows, a green armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A sign above the fireplace reads 'Luray Caverns.' The room has wooden floors, white panel walls, and a dining area in the background.

After

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  • Sign reading 'The Farm at Hollow Hill, Luray, Virginia' in front of a rural landscape with a fence and a house in the background.
  • Backyard with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and wooden house in rural setting with trees.
  • Cozy living room with exposed wood beams, brown sectional sofa, and a brick fireplace. There are decorative pillows, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background. Walls are white with framed artwork and Luray Caverns signage above the fireplace.
  • Rustic kitchen with wooden beams, stainless steel appliances, central island with leather chairs, and tiled floor.
  • Cozy bedroom with a tan armchair, pillow, large window with curtains, dark dresser, American flag wall decor, and a potted plant on the dresser.
  • Cozy bedroom with wooden furniture, featuring a bed with white linens and a yellow pillow, a ceiling fan, dresser with a lamp, mirror and decorative items, and a door leading to a bathroom.
  • Shower with hexagonal tiles, glass shelf with bottles of body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.
  • Bathroom vanity with round mirror, wooden cabinet, brass faucet, and tiled wall.
A modern house with green-painted brick and wood paneling, featuring a front porch with furniture, surrounded by lush trees and manicured shrubs. A paved driveway and staircase with a metal railing lead to the entrance.

Takoma Park, Maryland

Takoma Park

Design for Re-Sale | 2,100sf

This house was absolutely in need of more than a "quick flip."  Small bedrooms, tiny kitchen, and a dated facade in a great market called for major improvements (but of course on a budget).  A small addition on the back gave the floor plan enough flexibility to accomodate a Primary Suite as well as grow the kitchen,  removing the wall between kitchen and living room opened up the layout, and a front porch addition gave it some modern curb appeal in-line with the funky/modern vibe of the neighborhood.  At sale, this house elicited 12 offers, ending at 95k over asking price (pre-covid).

Before

A brick house with a chimney and a large tree in the front yard. A person stands on the sidewalk facing the house. A black car is parked nearby.

After

View of a charming house with light green brick exterior, black-framed windows, and a sloped roof. A front porch with patio furniture is partially shaded by a large tree. Steps with a black metal railing lead to the entrance. Lush greenery surrounds the walkway.

GALLERY

  • Modern house with wooden accents, brick exterior, and large tree in front yard, surrounded by landscaped bushes and plants.
  • Covered porch with patio furniture and ceiling fan overlooking a suburban street with trees and parked cars.
  • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, gray tile backsplash, and hardwood floors.
  • Modern open-concept living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting room. The kitchen features white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, while the dining area has a round table set with plates. The sitting room includes a couch, chairs, and a wall sign.
  • A modern living and dining area with wooden floors and gray walls. The living space features a beige couch, a gray lounge chair, a white brick fireplace with a wooden mantel, and a wall-mounted clock. There's a small dining table with four beige chairs. Large windows with outside views and recessed lighting brighten the room. Decor includes a floor lamp, framed artwork, and a rug.
  • Modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, ceiling fan, dark accent wall, and windows overlooking a green outdoor view. There’s a white door leading to a bathroom, featuring a marble floor.
  • Backyard patio with a wooden deck featuring a dining set with table and chairs under a large umbrella, a gas grill, and string lights overhead. The house exterior has greenish brick and a side staircase leading to a higher level.
White two-story house with blue shutters, front porch, and manicured lawn on a sunny day.

Cambridge, Maryland

The Belvedere

Short Term Rental | 2,100sf

As a previous STR, this home was mostly set up for guests, but not at the level desired by the new owners.  Thrift store furniture, and a dated exterior left it feeling sad and forgotten.  With an eye to more modern elements that fit the beachy bay-side location in an historic district, we re-vamped the look and feel of every space as well as the exterior for a brighter, more welcoming home while maintaining the home's 100-year old character.

Cozy living room with a leather couch, armchair, coffee table, and floor lamp. Walls are light green with art and photos, and sheer curtains cover the windows. A patterned rug covers the wooden floor.

Before

Cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. Light green walls, decorative wall clock, two floor lamps, and large windows with white curtains. Dining area visible in the background.

After

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  • Victorian-style white house with blue shutters and a front porch, surrounded by green lawn and trees.
  • A screened porch with light blue ceiling, featuring two black ceiling fans. The porch has a light beige wicker sofa with cushions, a small decorative side table with a lantern, and another set of chairs in the background. The flooring is gray, and there are houses visible through the screen windows.
  • Living room with brown leather sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, and floor lamps, decorated in neutral tones with wall art and large windows.
  • Dining room with wooden table and chairs, light green walls and white curtains, adjacent to a living room with a brown sofa and floor lamp.
  • Spacious kitchen with island, brown bar stools, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and green walls. Large window with floral curtains, and a chandelier overhead.
  • Cozy bedroom with a large bed, green walls, and multiple windows with beige curtains. The room features a brown leather armchair, a wooden dresser, table lamps on side tables, and a framed picture on the wall. A rug covers the carpeted floor, and a plant sits in a white vase on the dresser.
  • Cozy bedroom with sloped ceiling, a bed with gray bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, an overhead light, and folded towels on a wooden chest.
  • Backyard with white house, patio furniture, and fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs.
Outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, gravel ground, pavilion with barrel-shaped sauna, evening lighting, trees, and a house in the background.

Sandpoint, Idaho

Airstream Oasis

Short Term Rental | 1,790sf

This Duplex-turned double-STR needed some major amenity upgrades to stand out in a prime Idaho market. Pergolas and decks in two separate yards were strategically placed to maximize privacy, while creating highly desirable outdoor spaces to compliment the freshly painted house.

Before

Suburban backyard with trees and lawn, wooden house with teal roof.

After

Outdoor patio with wooden furniture, hot tub, and sauna under string lights in a landscaped backyard.

GALLERY

  • Outdoor area with a wooden deck, picnic table, and a metal pod structure resembling an Airstream. The deck has a pergola with string lights and connects to a house with sliding glass doors. A hot tub and decorative plants are also visible.
  • Backyard with Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, a patio with a table, and a silver airstream trailer under a wooden pergola.
  • Backyard view of a modern black house with a wooden deck, pergola, picnic table, and chairs under trees.
  • Covered patio with an Airstream-style trailer and hot tub
  • Outdoor backyard with wooden deck, barrel sauna, fire pit area with wooden chairs, and picnic table, surrounded by trees and privacy fence.
  • Outdoor patio with a wooden structure featuring a round sauna, a hot tub, and string lights. Adirondack chairs and a small table are in the foreground.
  • Backyard with a wooden deck, hot tub, barrel sauna, and string lights. There are several Adirondack chairs surrounding a fire pit on gravel. A house with lit windows is in the background, and trees and a fence are surrounding the area.
  • Modern tiny house made from shipping containers, surrounded by trees, with a sunset sky in the background.

    “Moment Studios didn’t just design our rental—they created an experience. Our bookings skyrocketed, and we’re now charging 30% more per night. Guests constantly rave about the design. Best investment we’ve made!”

    Short-Term Rental Investor

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