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33 A-Frame Homes We Love
The classic cabins have stood the test of time—and they continue to capture the imagination today.
Modern Wooden A-Frame Retreat in France
Like a little chapel on the prairie, architect Jean-Baptiste Barache’s simply elegant retreat in the tiny Normandy town of...
This Swedish A-Frame With a Flourish Excels in All Seasons
A sweeping roofline creates a surprisingly spacious interior for this holiday home located eight hours north of Stockholm.
Get Cozy in This Renovated A-Frame Cabin in the Woods
A pair of boutique hotel owners transforms an A-frame cabin in New Jersey into a Scandinavian-inspired retreat that starts at...
11 A-Frame Cabins For A-Grade Getaways
Sophisticated and undeniably modern, A-frame houses still exude a certain simple and rustic charm, especially when it comes to...
A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame Plans
The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
This Tiny A-Frame Cabin Is Available for Less Than $20K
Mounted on a portable trailer, the prefab Bivvi Cabin promises maximum off-grid adventure with a minimal footprint.
A Modified A-Frame Overlooking Los Angeles Starts at $699K
On the market for the first time since 1976, a cozy and compact home with a dramatically pitched roofline is ready to welcome a...
An Adventurous Couple Build an A-Frame Cabin in the Mountains of Quebec
Available on Airbnb, La Cabin Ride & Sleep is a 256-square-foot base camp for mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and more.
A Chic, Renovated A-Frame in Palm Springs Asks $535K
A Los Angeles designer lists her 1961 A-frame on the market after a top-to-bottom renovation.
An A-Frame Cabin Celebrates the Zero-Emission Lifestyle in Finland
On a sun-soaked cliff off the coast of Helsinki, the Nolla Cabin offers affordable, eco-friendly accommodation—all in 97 square...
This A-Frame Cabin With Yosemite Vibes Could Be Yours for $620K
Far Meadow is a 10-acre property comprised of a modern A-frame, a restored log cabin, and plenty of solitude.
An Airy A-Frame Home Connects a Community in Rural Japan
Designed by Takeru Shoji Architects, the Hara House opens up to the outside world.
These Nordic A-Frame Cabins Offer Thrilling Treetop Views
Inspired by Nordic folklore and fire towers that dot the surrounding forests, PAN Treetop Cabins by architect Espen Surnevik make...
This Danish “Light House” Radically Reinterprets the Classic A-Frame
Warm and modern, with striking views of the surrounding landscape, this Nordic-inspired vacation rental typifies simple living.
A Sculptural Staircase Anchors This A-Frame Getaway on Fire Island
Bromley Caldari transforms an outdated beach home into a modern escape with staggering bay views.
A Double A-Frame Eichler in the Bay Area Asks $1.4M
An airy atrium connects the two A-frames of this coveted Eichler model in Castro Valley.
A Cozy A-Frame Lodge in the Catskills Is an Ideal Weekend Getaway
Built in 1962 as a modern escape for city dwellers, the Woodhouse Lodge in the Catskills is perfect for a weekend upstate.
Rent This Danish A-Frame For Your Next Nordic Escape
An architect mixes shapes and composition to create a landscape-inspired vacation home.
A Double A-Frame Eichler in the Bay Area Asks $925K
Located in Concord, California, this double A-frame Eichler is an authentic midcentury classic with striking curb appeal.
Two Prefab Prisms Form an A-Frame Retreat in the Chilean Wilderness
With an off-the-grid house on a remote mountain, architect Smiljan Radić rebuilds the past.
This New A-Frame Cabin Kit Can Be Built in a Weekend for $21K
Den’s new easy-to-assemble, flat-packed cabin is disrupting the prefab scene.
This Pristine A-Frame Cabin Glows Like a Lantern in a Redwood Forest
A bright-white interior breathes new life into a dark, retro cabin in Western Sonoma.
4 A-Frame Kit House Companies That Ship in the U.S.
Building a custom A-frame is easier than ever with the rise of these modern kit home companies.
A 1970s A-Frame Cabin in Big Bear Is Brought Back to Life
A dated property in the mountains of Big Bear, California, is upgraded to highlight its stunning A-frame design with some simple...
This Sleek, Angular Tiny Home Is Not Your Average A-Frame Cabin
Measuring only 180 square feet, this exquisite, off-grid tiny home features a big sense of style.
An A-Frame Eco-Cabin in Brazil Rises Among Towering Palms
The Monkey House, named for the capuchins that swing through the trees, offers visitors a lofted view of the rainforest.
A Prefab A-Frame at the Foot of Washington’s Slopes Lists for $746K
Grab your skis—this two-bedroom cabin is less than two miles from the Summit at Snoqualmie (and only 28 miles from Seattle).
This Striking Black A-Frame Generates More Energy Than it Uses
Located near Salzburg, the Solarferienhaus S3 blends low-impact technology with high-impact design—and it’s now available to rent.
An Architect Revives a Dreary, Prefab A-Frame Cabin in the Hamptons for $300K
Architect Edgar Papazian turns a 1965 kit-of-parts cabin in Sag Harbor into a full-time home for his family.
This Midcentury A-Frame in Denver Offers Serious Storybook Appeal for $865K
A skylight runs across the pitched roof of this 1954 home, bringing light into a cozy, wood-wrapped interior.
This A-Frame Chalet in Los Angeles With an Ingenious Kitchen Wants $1.1M
This Mount Washington A-frame features a lofted second bedroom and an indoor/outdoor kitchen with a retractable back wall.
Wellness Guru Joanne Encarnacion’s Blissful A-Frame Eichler
Pay a visit to the Bay Area’s Castro Valley to tour the sunny home and headquarters of women’s health and lifestyle coach, Joanne...
Stay in a Tent-Inspired A-Frame Cabin in the New Zealand Rain Forest
On Waiheke Island near Auckland, New Zealand, the Tent House sits among wetlands on a patch of undeveloped land.
Before & After: An A-Frame Cabin Boasts Serious Scandinavian Vibes
After a deliberate makeover by the builder's granddaughter, A-Frame Haus in Utah is welcoming new guests.
This Dramatic A-Frame Cabin Channels Canada’s Rich Maritime History
The design for the cabin was inspired by the angular forms of nautical flags and sails.
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