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At this summer house in a Danish forest, the cabin's T-shaped plan branches between existing trees.

The Stephens’ home sits lightly in the landscape, subtly blending with the vernacular architecture of both homes and farm buildings on the Isle of Skye in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.

The contemporary, minimalist design is constructed almost entirely out of solid wood.

The homeowners spent $125,000 refreshing the ’70s home with finishes and decor that make it feel like a beloved family retreat.

“The final location of the unit required the crane company to drive a crane through our garden all the way around our house and to lorry the unit in via the same route,” says Vriesema. “Due to the location being so far from the nearest road this was quite a challenge.” In addition, t

The cabin hovers over the site on stilts, giving it a floating effect.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors connect the primary space downstairs to the outdoors and to the view of the lake beyond.

The living room could feature a roaring fire as a focal point. The metalwork for the wood stove and venting cost about $13,000.