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 […]
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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 […]
This Orcas Island beach cabin gets an incredibly cozy makeover
Stephen Sullivan Designs along with Rocky Rochon Design has reimagined a 1920s beach cabin nestled on beautiful Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. The project includes a complete demolition of the interiors of the home, preserving the stone fireplace in the living room and the blue-tiled bathroom. The cabin […]
A small rural retreat inspired by nature on the Hood Canal, Washington
A series of family cabins hidden in the forest and overlooking Washington’s Hood Canal, the Hood Cliff Retreat designed by Wittman Estes is located on a 1.13-acre site atop a bluff on a wooded site on the western shore of Hood Canal in the Pacific Northwest.“As avid bird watchers and naturalists, the clients wanted […]
A beautifully transformed home boasts tranquil views of Lake Blue Ridge
Harrison Design has reimagined a cabin into a fabulous home with rustic and refined elements while optimizing its relationship with its serene setting alongside Lake Blue Ridge, Georgia. The goal of this project was to create a more open, modern design that would offer a luxurious destination to gather with family and friends. The exterior […]
This little black house boasts breathtaking views of the Mad River Valley
In the picturesque Mad River Valley architect Elizabeth Herrmann has designed this little black house for a family of four (plus a dog and cat) in Fayston, Vermont. Encompassing just 1,100 square feet of living space, this three-bedroom cabin shows how beautiful a home can be on a strict budget. Nestled on an east-facing slope, […]
A Northwest contemporary cabin with Japanese influences on Lopez Island
CTA Design Builders created this contemporary cabin retreat which sits on a lovely rural property with a low-bank waterfront on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. This home was sited on the property to maximize its waterfront views. Access to this home is through the trees, where guests are greeted […]
Step inside this Wisconsin lake house with serene and inviting interiors
This inviting lake house was completely reimagined as a family summer retreat by O’Hara Interiors, located in Hayward, a city in northern Wisconsin. A few years ago, a newly retired couple had decided to tear down their old family cabin and usher in a new era of memories in a custom-built retreat that would be […]
Charming cedar shake cabin gets inviting makeover on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho
This cedar shake “cabin style” lake house was reimagined by Ashley Campbell Interior Design, nestled on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. Following an extensive years-long search for the ideal retreat, this cozy cabin now offers a family the perfect sanctuary, providing both a summer haven to bask in the warm sun and a winter […]