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<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">"We came up with the design for the sofa on-site, and mocked it up using all sorts of things—paint cans, empty boxes, and so on—to be sure that heads would clear the pitch, and that the angle would cut back correctly to create a cozy fireside seat,

The couple originally installed a spinning chimney cap, but thanks to faulty manufacturing, it squeaked as it rotated. “But of course it would squeak down the chimney into what is essentially a trumpet,” says Peter. “We had to get a crane in and get into a basket to get the thing off.”

Floor Plan of Riverview Hutte by Christie Schoepp

The cabin’s kitchen includes a gas oven/stove combination and a hidden pull-out table, measuring 23 inches wide by 27 inches long. Solid wood countertops and drawer pulls from CB2 and IKEA completed the look. The living room area includes a brass and leather firewood tray from Ferm Living and ceramic pieces made by Eugenia, including coffee mugs and an incense holder.

The interiors are grounded by a simple palette of black and wood tones with a few pops of color.

Vika Living officially began selling the Vika One models in September this year. "We have several million right now between letters of intent, deposits and contracts in the US alone,

The property sits isolated among the weathered boulders of the Mojave Desert.

Vail’s Three Peaks Lodge also serves as a place where visitors can all come together for drinks, dinner, and relaxing in an incredible natural setting.

For the modern facade, Redwood slats mimic the enclosure's horizontal alignment. The wood material, known for being low maintenance, pairs nicely with white trim and a frosty gray acrylic stucco. As you step through the threshold, the exterior concrete transitions into a polished interior surface.

"The most comfortable and pleasant place in the house is the library nook, where you can lie down to read a book, have a coffee, or take a nap with the light and warmth of the sun coming through the window," says MAPA.

A sectional drawing shows the space as it could be used with opened panels to the outdoors.

The entryway had to be reconfigured to accommodate the new lower level and its deck, while the existing upper deck was given shade from the sun.

The new staircase to the bunk room also has a privacy screen made of a bookcase with storage.

The new lower level makes space for guests and the owners' two children to have privacy.

The drop ceiling was removed to make the kitchen feel larger, and Troy RLM kitchen lights were installed above it.

The entire home is wrapped in pine tongue-and-groove, which matches the original finish on the ceiling.