10 Cozy Homes Nestled in the Snow
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Snow brings a quiet calm, a cozy and wintry feeling. We’ve searched on Houzz to find some of the most inviting homes covered in snow, from a log cabin in California to a minimalist house in Vermont. Whether you’re snowbound at home or dreaming of a wintry landscape, pour a cup of cocoa and let these snowy exteriors take you away.
2. Dark and Dramatic Destination
A small living space and loft sit above a walkout basement entry and garage in this Toronto home by Agostino Terziano Design. The Scandinavian-inspired house creates a dramatic contrast in the snowy landscape with its simple gable roofline and charcoal-colored exterior.
A small living space and loft sit above a walkout basement entry and garage in this Toronto home by Agostino Terziano Design. The Scandinavian-inspired house creates a dramatic contrast in the snowy landscape with its simple gable roofline and charcoal-colored exterior.
3. Classic Farmhouse With a Twist
In this new home in Durham, New Hampshire, designer Sheri Gibson of Rein & Co Design blended traditional New England farmhouse elements with more modern pieces to create a warm, inviting and comfortable abode. Exposed beams, cozy rooms and a mix of vintage and new decor create a pleasing balance inside.
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In this new home in Durham, New Hampshire, designer Sheri Gibson of Rein & Co Design blended traditional New England farmhouse elements with more modern pieces to create a warm, inviting and comfortable abode. Exposed beams, cozy rooms and a mix of vintage and new decor create a pleasing balance inside.
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4. Cozy Historical Cottage
In the downtown district of Park City, Utah, this charming cottage renovated by Wildwood Construction creates an inviting feel with its glowing interiors and tidy entryway. The historical home stands out on even the snowiest days with its emerald green siding and crisp white trim that nods to the past.
In the downtown district of Park City, Utah, this charming cottage renovated by Wildwood Construction creates an inviting feel with its glowing interiors and tidy entryway. The historical home stands out on even the snowiest days with its emerald green siding and crisp white trim that nods to the past.
5. Sustainable Mountain Retreat
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this cabin by Hyperlocal Workshop is a Certified Passive House. The home is off-grid and powered by solar energy.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this cabin by Hyperlocal Workshop is a Certified Passive House. The home is off-grid and powered by solar energy.
6. Alpine Lodge
Summit Log & Timber Homes built this home in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The green roof and log cabin construction make it look like a life-size Lincoln Logs chalet.
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Summit Log & Timber Homes built this home in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The green roof and log cabin construction make it look like a life-size Lincoln Logs chalet.
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7. Rustic Ski House
A mix of stone, board-and-battan siding and exposed rafter tails gives this Maine ski house rustic appeal. Rob Bramhall Architects repeated the use of these materials inside for a cohesive feel.
A mix of stone, board-and-battan siding and exposed rafter tails gives this Maine ski house rustic appeal. Rob Bramhall Architects repeated the use of these materials inside for a cohesive feel.
8. Panoramic Views
Located next to a ski trail, this home by Birdseye Design beautifully fits its Vermont mountainside setting. The floor plan is upside down, which maximizes the views from the great room on the top level. The bedrooms are on the ground level.
Located next to a ski trail, this home by Birdseye Design beautifully fits its Vermont mountainside setting. The floor plan is upside down, which maximizes the views from the great room on the top level. The bedrooms are on the ground level.
9. Steel, Concrete and Cedar Cabin
High-performance glass allowed Ward+Blake Architects to craft a home that allows expansive views of mountains and valleys in Alta, Wyoming, while being energy-efficient. Along with the glass, the exterior’s steel, concrete and weathered cedar create a striking and low-maintenance facade.
High-performance glass allowed Ward+Blake Architects to craft a home that allows expansive views of mountains and valleys in Alta, Wyoming, while being energy-efficient. Along with the glass, the exterior’s steel, concrete and weathered cedar create a striking and low-maintenance facade.
10. Elegant Simplicity
Cushman Design Group enlisted a team of expert craftspeople to construct this beautiful home overlooking Mount Mansfield at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont. The timber-frame construction and large stone chimney make the interiors feel cozy.
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Cushman Design Group enlisted a team of expert craftspeople to construct this beautiful home overlooking Mount Mansfield at Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont. The timber-frame construction and large stone chimney make the interiors feel cozy.
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Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design dubbed this Minnesota lake home a stuga, the Swedish word for “cottage.” Inside and out, the house reflects the charm, cheer and pleasing simplicity of Scandinavian design.
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