Collection by Erika Heet
Cozy Cottages
With fall upon us and a distinct nip in the air, there is no better time to snuggle up by the fire in a rustic—but still very modern—cottage. Here are seven that will help you throw out your old notions of what a cottage should be.
In addition to providing natural lighting, the reflective windows have other benefits. Deer walk right by the cabin, unaware that they’re providing a free wildlife show for the Molenaars and their Jack Russell terrier, Nigel. After the sun sets, and the interior can be seen from outside, the owners light candles which make the cottage glow like a huge lantern.
The cottage appears to hover over Shelter Island, cantilevered on all sides on top of a foundation of spread concrete footings above a slight, rolling berm on three-quarters of an acre. Courtesy Architects and Artisans.
All of the outside play means that the interior flooring must be durable. Carver and Carloss chose polished concrete, which can be easily swept and swabbed.
The rise of the front lawn and the height of the trees give the house a subtle presence amid magnificent surroundings.
Buyers should cast as wide a net as possible in terms of location and amenities.
Le Corbusier's Villa Le Lac, a small house he did for his parents on Lake Geneva. Photo by Soren Rose.