The architectural studio of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this family refuge perched on a hillside on Decatur Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands. This secluded cabin retreat was designed for a family by architects Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Decatur Island, one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state. Working with a […]
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Mountain cabin provides warm and cozy sanctuary in the woods of Idaho
SMC Design, together with Morgan Marie Design, has created this gorgeous mountain cabin nestled in McCall, a resort town on the western edge of Valley County, Idaho. The design of this mountain home was inspired by its surroundings, embracing the breathtaking views and dramatic scenery of evergreens and aspens. Step inside this brilliantly designed home […]
Forest cabin retreat sits peacefully in the middle of Yosemite National Park
This forest cabin retreat was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located in the historic town of Wawona in the middle of Yosemite National Park, California. While the compact, modern form of the structure may stand out amongst the mosaic of the town’s structures (Wawona is home to a mixture of typologies – family homes, […]
See this cozy rustic bunkhouse getaway on Guemes Island, Washington
Seattle-based SHED Architecture & Design has created a complementary two-story bunkhouse for an existing family cabin on Guemes Island, Washington. Nestled on an idyllic site with sweeping views of the Bellingham Channel, this new bunkhouse provides additional sleeping quarters for the owner’s 100–year–old log cabin, which could no longer accommodate her growing family. Designed for […]
A gorgeous lakeside cabin retreat with privileged views over Balsam Lake
David Charlez Designs, in collaboration with Highmark Builders, has renovated this stunning lakeside cabin retreat, nestled in the natural beauty of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. This remodel project began with an existing cabin on the property that was too small and outdated for the family’s lifestyle needs. They needed more space for hosting and entertaining. The […]
This Lake Arrowhead cabin offers a cozy retreat designed for entertaining
Norman Design Group has reimagined this cozy cabin retreat that is located in Lake Arrowhead, a majestic mountain paradise in Southern California. Recreating a home inherited from the previous generation presented a unique challenge for designers: how can they preserve the fantastic childhood memories held by the original design, while also improving its capacity for […]
This innovative modern cabin takes refuge in Washington’s Methow Valley
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 […]
A warm and welcoming modernist cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley
This modernist mountain cabin was designed by CAST Architecture, nestled on two acres, near Mazama in the Methow Valley, Washington. The architects sited this dwelling to take maximum advantage of a south-facing orientation. Its horseshoe shape creates a courtyard between the wings of the home which is cooler in the summer and cozy with a fire […]
A delightful lakeside cabin retreat designed for entertaining in Wisconsin
David Heide Design Studio has completely transformed a once modest cabin into a beautiful retreat to welcome family and friends in a picturesque lakeside setting. The goal of this project called “Cottage Red” was to preserve the cozy cabin aesthetic while incorporating a blend of refined and rustic interior finishes. The design both elevates and enlarges […]
Before & After: Postwar log cabin in Wisconsin gets a remarkable update
David Heide Design Studio has reimagined a postwar “log cabin” in Long Lake, a freshwater lake located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. In the 1990s, a large addition in the form of an entire house was added onto a modest 1950s cabin, preserving much of the original structure. The architect reimagined the addition with minor adjustments to […]