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A lofted sleeping space furnished with a king size Design Within Reach American Modern bed was made possible when the architects raised the ceiling to create a triangular skylight. The move carved out enough headroom to make the second-floor space usable, while still keeping the cottage in compliance with strict local zoning rules for “accessory” buildings.

The Kelleys furnished the cottage with help from Suzanne’s daughter Betsy Burbank of Betsy Burbank Interiors. Classic modernist icons, such as a Saarinen Womb chair for Knoll, a Herman Miller Eames lounge chair, and an Eileen Grey E1027 side table look at home alongside present-day pieces such as an Encore sofa (which handily folds down into a sleeping surface) from Room & Board and a Doka rug designed and produced by Stephanie Odegard. The Wohlert pendant lights from Louis Poulsen were designed by Vilhelm Wohlert in 1959, but grouped as such, they appear distinctly contemporary.

Floor Plan of 11 Cabins in the Woods by Summary

In the evening, the cabins glow like lanterns that sit on top of stacked stone walls. "We didn't buy a single stone,

A massive glass pivot door access the balcony, where the lush natural surround can be enjoyed.

The prefab compact cabins that Summary designed for Syntony Hotels in Paradinha, Alvarenga, Arouca, Portugal, are made from concrete, pine, and glass.

Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.

A pine headboard contrasts with the concrete walls, supplying warmth and texture for the bedroom.

Geometric tile flooring lends interest in the open-plan kitchen area, where white cabinetry and a white tile backsplash maintain an understated aesthetic.

The interiors of the cabins showcases a concrete ceiling and walls and wood flooring.

The two-level cabin option features a horizontal pine screen and a tall and more narrow form.

The Little Owl A-Frame’s matte-black exterior sets it apart from its woodsy neighbors.

The bunk beds were made to be as wide as possible. Hollenbeck has three kids and two dogs.

The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.

Holly Hollenbeck spent about a year giving her A-frame home near Lake Tahoe a gut renovation.

Floor Plan of Peninsula Eichler by Gast Architecture

The primary bathroom continues the white oak casework from elsewhere in the home, with walls in the same white Dekton material as the kitchen counters. The dual sinks are separated from the wet chamber by a swinging glass door.