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Cabin Collection: 5 Modern Cabins Across the U.S.
These fresh, open spaces are just as spare as those of early American settlers — but a lot more relaxing
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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Today's clean-lined and spare modern cabins are not much different than the original cabins crafted in the States, which were made of rough-hewn logs and had spartan furnishings. Present-day designers take inspiration from everything from Americans' original homesteads to traditional lake houses in Finland. Here's a look at five fresh cabins from New England to Washington state, with a stopover in Iowa. Some are second homes, while others are full-time residences.
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| 1. Vermont This contemporary cabin is nestled in the woods of the Green Mountains. |
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| The bedroom is part of the wide-open floor plan, but the curtains can be pulled for privacy. |
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A combination of local pine, hemlock and ash woods add warmth to the open home.
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2. Maine
This stunning home on an island in Maine is a couple's full-time residence.
This stunning home on an island in Maine is a couple's full-time residence.
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The architect made sure to understand how the couple lived and carefully planned for all of their storage needs. Thus, the home is organized and uncluttered.
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| 3. Vermont Challenges in designing and building this cozy Vermont cabin included a tight budget and the fact that all of the construction equipment and materials had to be carried in over a small pedestrian bridge. |
| The floors and staircase are reclaimed wood, and there is not a single inch of drywall in the house. |
| A classic claw-foot tub, a repurposed sink stand, barn lighting and exposed copper pipes add patina to the new construction. See the rest of this home |
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| 4. Iowa Outside of Iowa City, an architect helped a couple stake out the site of their dream home to take full advantage of views and energy efficiency. |
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The home was heavily influenced by the local agricultural vernacular on the outside, but it has a much more contemporary feel inside.
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The house enjoys sweeping views of the landscape and is bathed in natural light thanks to the large, well-placed windows and the open floor plan.
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| 5. Washington State A couple and their two children enjoy this family getaway outside of Seattle. It sits atop piers in Puget Sound. |
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| The home appears much larger than its 672 square feet, due to light walls, a pitched ceiling and large windows. |
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| The owner describes her decorating philosophy as "eclectic, simple and cheap." The family has done a great job of making the space comfortable and inviting, dotted with fun coastal and atomic accents. See the rest of this home More: Guest Picks: Modern Cabin Decor Contemporary Cabins in the Woods |
Ideabook published on May 7, 2012.
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I could go on and on, Every family should have a cabin (and someone who cares for it and you to keep it in good shape ),.
Thanks for sharing this lovely series.