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Outdoor, Front Yard, Side Yard, Slope, Large Patio, Porch, Deck, Trees, Shrubs, Wood Patio, Porch, Deck, Woodland, Field, and Grass Even as the square footage of this cottage in Fayston, Vermont, shrank in response to budget constraints, architect Elizabeth Herrmann remained focused on making the space feel warm and functional for a family of four and their dog and cat. "I think the trick to making small spaces feel much larger is to design the experience of being there, Photo 2 of 15 in 15 Black Cabins That Make the Case for Dark Exteriors from 32 Black Gable Houses With Seriously Witchy Vibes

15 Black Cabins That Make the Case for Dark Exteriors

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Architect Elizabeth Herrmann designed this 1,120-square-foot, gable-roofed cottage at the base of a bucolic hillside in Fayston, Vermont. The black-stained exterior morphs depending on the season. "It can sometimes be very like the textures and colors of its surroundings," Herrmann says. "The siding mimics tree bark and shadows, and sometimes blends into the woods. At other times, especially winter, the house really contrasts with the landscape’s snowy ground."

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