Cabins

The facade is clad with beveled siding, stained dark to meld into the forest.

The Outward Bound cabins, designed by the University of Colorado Denver's design-build program, have steel frames that lift the structures above a three-foot snowpack while supporting corrugated-steel "snow roofs."

Although this cabin functions more as a guesthouse than a she shed, there's a lot of design inspiration that can be taken from this guest resort in the forest of Southern Sweden. From its use of wood and glass to its simple, asymmetrical shape, we can easily imagine using the space as a yoga or art studio or home office.

A tiny outbuilding offers a cozy living space inside a simple shell.

Tiny homes have officially become a thing—and these woodsy getaways will make you want to downsize ASAP.