Archive for the ‘Small’ Category
Monday, January 16th, 2012 |
This tiny writer’s cabin designed by the geniuses at Olson Kundig Architects is only 500 sq ft, but it’s gigantically awesome. Three of the four walls are almost completely glass, so the owner has excellent sight lines throughout the landscape. And I love how the walls were engineered with dual purposes in mind. They fold up when the cabin is not in use for security, or if there’s a big storm in the area. When the owner wants a little fresh air, the sides fold down and are then used as decks! Brilliant!
Read more at Dornob.com
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 |
Now this is my style. Small, fun, open, warm… I love it. And check out how open the living room gets. You’re sitting on your couch in the middle of the forest.
View more at Freshome
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Monday, November 28th, 2011 |
How do you create a full guest house in only 68 sq ft? You have to be clever – very clever. And that’s what homeowner Hal Davis here in Seattle is, without a doubt.
The main floor of the guest house has a small desk, couch, and a strange door built into the floor. Beneath that door? The bathtub, of course! The couch folds down into a bed, and beneath the guest house is a small covered grotto, perfect for cups of coffee or wine on cool, rainy days. For those sunny days, you can relax on the grassy roof of the guest house. I love the way he used space!
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011 |
After that 11,000 sq ft behemoth we posted the other day, here’s one that more our speed – the 600 sq ft Tye River Cabin, designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects. With fold-out walls and a big centrally located fireplace, this cabin will be cozy and warm all winter long!
View more at Trendir
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Monday, October 24th, 2011 |
I’m generally not a fan of cabins built on piers, especially when they aren’t anchored to the ground at all. Maybe it’s living in the Pacific Northwest, but I worry that in an earthquake the whole thing will tumble down. That being said, you probably don’t need to worry about that in Montana! Regardless, this is a gem of a tiny cabin – perfect for a short getaway. Sparse enough to be clean, but still inviting and beautiful.
Read more at ArchDaily
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Monday, September 19th, 2011 |
In contrast to many of the cabins I post here on CabinZoom, this one is tiny, cheap, and rough. But it’s cheap. I’m a little unclear on the math, but it only cost a few thousand dollars, and that’s with all the challenges of building in the Hawaiian jungle, with the dense vegetation, earthquakes, and acid rain. The house is about 6 feet square and built up on stilts to survive the 300 inches of rain per year the area receives. Crazy. Or crazy like a fox? Probably just crazy.
Read more at TinyHouseBlog.com
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 |
Another great cabin in the Winthrop area of Washington state, not far from my hometown of Wenatchee. This little cabin is only 850 sq ft, but that’s plenty of room for the one bedroom and a large living/dining kitchen area. Besides, you’d spend most of your time looking at that view. It’s truly a wonderful low-budget cabin, and another winner from Balance Associates.
Read more at Arch Daily
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 |
Sometimes I see the mountains here in Washington state and think that they’re pretty big and imposing. Then I see pictures like this.
This cabin was built from an old livestock shelter, and restored to relative comfort at an elevation of roughly 6000ft. It looks warm and comfy – they perfect place for a nice cup of hot cocoa.
The view is incredible, isn’t it? I’ve never been to Europe – it’s hard for me to even imagine mountains like this. But I do love the cabin, too.
Read more at ArchDaily
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011 |
There’s definitely something to be said for building a small, nearby getaway. The owners of this cozy 150 sq. ft. home decided that instead of packing and driving 2+ hours to a weekend getaway, they would just build a smaller home a lot closer. How much closer? A ten minute bike ride away! Granted, they live in Helsinki, which is likely a little bit different than Seattle (for me, at least). But it’s definitely food for thought. It’d be much more fun to drive less than 30 minutes than 2+ hours!
Read more at the NY Times
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 |
Sometimes I need to remember that I don’t need a gigantic space. This weekend cabin in British Columbia started at 10 x 12 feet, plus a sleeping loft. It’s grown a bit since then, but it makes a great use of space and is a perfect example of how sometimes less is more.
Read more at Apartment Therapy
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