Innholdsfortegnelse for Cozy Cabins 2023 i Log and Timber Home Living

When my brother calls me up with a story from “the cabin,” I know he means the efficient little barndominium-style structure on our family’s hunting property in Mississippi. That “cabin” looks a whole lot different than the types I encounter out here in Colorado, where I hike past centuries-old relics of pioneer days and attend bluegrass shows in a 100-year-old log cabin inn on the weekends. And yet, those are still different from the cool and contemporary Airbnbs that I’ve pocketed on Pinterest and Instagram for “one-day” getaways in upstate New York and along the West Coast. Cabin and cottages can take so many forms – just take a look at the cozy abodes featured in this issue. On page 12, a hybrid home combining conventional construction and big timbers…

Camp Summer of ’69 Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania This time capsule of a cabin transports guests back to summers where things were simpler. “It’s about playing cards or a game of checkers and getting outside,” says former owner Michael Dembinski, who’s responsible for the cabin’s renovation. The A-frame is the place to be in any season, with skiing in the winter and Lake Naomi right down the road for warmer weather. Guests: 5 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Book it: Airbnb.com Roaring Fork Lodge Gatlinburg, Tennessee Bring the whole family because this lodge has room — and amenities — to spare. Step out onto one of the many sprawling porches at the Roaring Fork Lodge, and you’ll see how the getaway got its name. This log lodge is perched high above one…

Cabins and cottages are about connecting – to ourselves, each other and, importantly, the great outdoors. No “room” in the house fosters that as well as the one outside the house — the patio. Perhaps long ago it might have been a stretch to call it a room, but with the high-function, high-style furnishings, finishes and accessories on the market, these outdoor spaces are no longer an afterthought. Feeling overwhelmed by today’s array of options? Neighbor, an outdoor furniture company, polled 100 design professionals about how to perfect the patio. It turns out, it’s not too complicated. “The perfect patio consists of comfortable furniture, somewhere to put out food, greenery and different options to help control the temperature,” says Ericka Violett, principal designer at Sill Design Co. Choose wisely in…

When it came time for the owners of this lakefront lot in the Finger Lakes region of New York to draft a dream team for their custom home, they skipped having a lengthy roster of names and numbers and instead, committed to one key player. For more than 30 years, New Energy Works has been crafting sustainability minded timber frame homes throughout the country. In that time, their expertise and offerings have grown to include in-house architects, interior designers, general contracting and construction as well as a fine woodworking division known as NEWwoodworks and its sister company, Pioneer Millworks, which manufactures reclaimed and sustainable wood products. Every one of these were engaged to construct this one-of-a-kind home. “The homeowners were on board with utilizing our services as a whole from…

You love your cabin, so why not spend some time there in the off-season? For many cabin owners, the answer is that the getaway spends part of the year buried under a snowbank with no running water. If you can relate and are wondering what it would take to transform your cabin into the type of place you could visit all the time, we have corralled a few factors to consider. Here’s what to know. What Is a Seasonal Cabin? First, let’s define what is described as a “three season” cabin. This generally refers to a structure that’s not livable in the winter for a variety of reasons. These seasonal homes might lack central heating or a water source that’s protected from freezing temps. Even if you could heat the…

This charming little cabin demonstrates a fearless flair for mixing and matching, a top tenet of cozy design. The strategic combination of materials — from crisp white shiplap to hardy logs to sleek modern metals — gives this little getaway big character. It also helps the assortment of design aesthetics feel cohesive, with hints of the Wild West in the living space, a chic and contemporary spin on the dining space and a bedroom and bathroom that boast a little bit of everything.…

Making the most of the cabin or cottage experience has always involved a strong connection to the outdoors. So, it’s no great leap to think “solar” as an energy source when it’s time to build or renovate. And now, thanks to innovative new ways to incorporate solar into one’s design, homeowners who have dismissed going off the grid in the past can reimagine the possibility of comfortable, clean energy. “The first benefit is the solar alternative to the present reliance on fossil fuels and its benefits to the homeowner and society as a whole,” explains Portland, Oregon-based Jonathan Orpin, the founder of New Energy Works, which specializes in authentic timber framing and energy-focused design. “Solar can do a lot with the use of the sun as it hits panels and…

One challenge inherent to the cabin lifestyle is fitting all the necessities in a smaller footprint, especially when it comes to appliances. For those key functions that you can’t live without, find your solution in downsized appliances that are as good as, if not better than, their full-size peers. Whirlpool 24" Compact Electric Ceramic Glass Cooktop $908, whirlpool.com A compact cooktop makes your favorite family meals possible within a small kitchen. This product features different sized rings to fit all your pots and pans, easy-clean surfaces and ADA-compliant designs for accessibility-focused cabins. Smeg 50s Retro Style Series 24" Counter-Depth Freestanding Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, $3,699, appliancesconnection.com For a vintage touch, this 50s-style slim fridge comes in a host of colors to fit any kitchen decor. The bottom freezer has an automatic defrost option…

Cabin life and boating fun go hand in hand, but shopping for a vessel can feel foreign and, frankly, confusing. If you’re ready to take your boating experience beyond the canoe, we’ve tapped our resident expert, Dan Harding, editor-in-chief of Power & MotorYacht magazine, for advice. The following is an excerpt from a piece he wrote about how to shop a boat show. For additional boating info, visit powerandmotoryacht.com or anglersjournal.com. Whether you’re shopping for a passagemaker to travel the world or hunting for a smaller center-console to fish with the family, odds are you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for at a boat show. To help you in your search we’ve assembled an advisory board comprised of industry experts to provide insider advice on what to look…

REVIVING HISTORY with her remodel, Sarah Paynter envisioned her cottage as a period piece reminiscent of its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s. That’s when legendary musicians and bandleaders Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller played at the Indian Crossing Casino — a famously popular old band hall up the road in Waupaca — on their way to bigger venues. A few artifacts found during demo, including a For Sale sign that had a party-line telephone number listed, had her dreaming of art deco, vintage appliances and simple traditionalism. Aided by longtime friend Lou Ann McCutcheon, a professional designer from Appleton, the page to yesteryear was turned. “Lou has a real vision and knows period architecture style,” says Sarah of her co-designer. The cottage was mostly stripped, and the ceiling was…

"Good things come to those who wait.” This was definitely the case for Paul Perron, owner of this Scandinavian-style log cabin and a living embodiment of the maxim. “I always wanted a log cabin, but I also wanted it in the right location. It’s not something you build just anywhere, like next to modern houses, for example,” he explains. Paul was looking for a secluded spot with no neighbors in sight; somewhere close to a main thoroughfare for easy access, flat terrain to build on and a sizable lot with a private road — quite a tall order! The existing private road was essential; being a real estate agent, he knew how difficult it would be to get a road-construction permit from the municipality. His profession should have made his…

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Is it a cottage or a cabin? Maybe it’s a cotbin or a cabbage? The debate continues as to what constitutes each. There is no debate for homeowner Sarah Paynter, however. She’s quite certain that her retreat – located on Miner Lake on the Waupaca, Wisconsin, Chain O’ Lakes – is a cottage. “To me, a true cottage is typically located on a lake and often evokes a feeling of nostalgia,” Sarah explains. “A cottage has a charming, sweet, perhaps more feminine feel and is more refined than a cabin. The interior and exterior walls tend to be painted or stained. And, a cottage tends to be on the smaller side, which differentiates it from a lake home.” So most assuredly, the 750-square-foot structure on the shore fits the bill.…

THE COMMUNITY OF WAUPACA, WISCONSIN, has a population of about 6,300 people with 22 lakes that make up the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes. With all that water, lake life is the main theme. Iconic to the area and epitomizing fun on the water are the Waupaca Chain Skiers. This group of water skiers, from children to older adults, puts on shows on Sunday afternoons from late June to mid-August. This is where Sarah spent many summers, as her children, three daughters and two future stepsons, were whole-heartedly involved in the Chain Skiers when younger. “In our early years of involvement, I was a costume mom, while Bruce helped out on the docks. In later years, I sat in the pickup boat with Greg. Everyone in the club volunteers for a…