Our latest lookbook brings together eight cabin interiors, from a British nature reserve to a private Norwegian island, all unified by muted wood accents and escapist vibes.
Typically built of wood, cabins are common in rural areas and are often designed as calming temporary living quarters.
As temperatures begin to drop in the northern hemisphere, we’ve gathered eight examples of cozy cabins from around the world.
This is the latest in a series of lookbooks offering visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archives. For more inspiration, check out our previous lookbooks featuring self-designed homes, members clubs, and conversation pits by architects and designers.
Photo credit: Tom Auger
Cabin, Norway, by Rever & Drage
Local architecture studio Rever & Drage designed this wooden cabin in Norway’s forested Nordmäkka region.
Large, angular windows cut through the traditional form, creating a bright interior decorated with simple wooden furniture and a steel-topped kitchen counter.
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Photo courtesy of Raphael Thibodeau.
La Cime, Canada, by Naturehumaine
La Cime or The Top is a forest vacation cabin located in Lanaudière, Quebec.
Canadian studio Naturehumaine designed a one-bedroom “micro-chalet” with white pine paneling on the walls and ceiling, complemented by built-in plywood furniture.
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Photo credit: Efe Onikinci
Monocoque cabin, England, by Peter Marcos
Encased in an eggshell-like envelope, the monocoque cabin is a self-build, off-grid wooden construction by architect Peter Marcos.
The cocoon-like Shropshire cabin is punctuated by translucent polycarbonate openings that allow daylight to enter the room, illuminating the simple but cozy living space.
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Photo credit: Raphael Thibodeau
Farouche Tremblant’s Cabin, Canada, by Atelier Labri
Four rental micro-cabins have been built by Canadian studio Atelier l’Abri at the Farouche-Tremblant agrotourism site in Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant National Park.
Featuring traditional A-frame construction reminiscent of 1950s and 60s architecture, the cabin features minimalist, neutral interiors.
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Photo credit: Einar Aslaksen
By Rhein Solgaard Architect, Kellingholmen, Norway
Featuring a similarly minimalistic sandy palette, Kellingholmen is a tall, ash-covered hut on a small private island in Hvarell, Norway.
The cabin, designed by Line Solgaard Arkitekter, features a pared-down wood interior and large straight windows for views of the dramatic surrounding landscape.
“The basic concept was to create an escape from city life, a retreat into nature,” explained studio founder Line Solgaard.
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Photo by Jim Stevenson
House of Hats, Sweden, by Tina Bergman
Spruce panels on the walls and end-grain spruce blocks on the floor were applied to the living space of this cozy, high-ceilinged cabin in Tanderen, western Sweden.
A cushioned, boxy window seat provides a connection to the outdoor woodland environment. The project, called ‘The Hut House’, was designed by London-based architect Tina Bergman.
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Photo credit: Tom Bird
Looking Glass Lodge, England, by Michael Kendrick Architects
Located on a nature reserve in East Sussex, Looking Glass Lodge is a moderately sized cabin set on a sloping site, built without cutting any existing trees.
The interior wood-burning stove was designed using wood sourced from nearby fallen trees. Plump L-shaped sofas and low armchairs were arranged to provide sweeping views of the property, which was covered from floor to ceiling with trees.
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Cabin on Bruny Island, Tasmania, by Maguire + Devin
This off-grid Tasmanian cabin is planted with Baltic pine on nearly every surface and was designed by architecture studio Maguire + Devin with only built-in furniture.
Apart from the free-standing low table and mattress, all elements in the cabin are part of the frame. This sleek, minimalist design was chosen with reference to traditional Japanese houses.
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This is the latest in a series of lookbooks offering visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archives. For more inspiration, check out our previous lookbooks featuring self-designed homes, members clubs, and conversation pits by architects and designers.
