Designed by Johnston Architects, this modern cabin is nestled into a mountainside in Washington’s Methow Valley, maximizing the unique features of its stunning location. The site sits on a bench high above the river, bisected with a natural berm. While this provided privacy, it required the main rooms to be focused in different directions to preserve the grand views.

The architects devised a solution of creating an “L” shaped plan, where the great room faces one way and the master bedroom faces the other way. The inside corner creates an intimate patio sheltered from the wind and neighboring property. Rusty steel on the exterior facade gives way to cedar on the more protected sides. Continue below to see the rest of this impressive home…

Encompassing 3,000 square feet, this cabin was designed to be light and airy. It responds to the specifics of the site and accommodates guests and family with grace without being too big. There is no wasted space, yet it feels generous. 

What We Love: This modern cabin in Methow Valley offers its inhabitants a welcoming respite for entertaining family and friends. Perched on a mountainside, this home takes advantage of spectacular views courtesy of expansive walls of glazing. Overall, we find the design of this home to be innovative and aesthetically pleasing.

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Note: Check out a couple of other inspiring home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign from the state of Washington: A compact eco-friendly mountain cabin hideaway in Washington State and Amazing Washington forest house with a steel tower office on train tracks.

Above: On the interior, exposed steel beams and posts reflect a simplistic structure.

PHOTOGRAPHER Benjamin Drummond