Come on in! You’re always invited to linger in Cottage & Cabin’s featured homes. Whether they’re lakeside, in the mountains, near a beach, or simply tucked into a neighborhood, these small-space abodes inspire a cozy style that’s always welcoming. Discover ideas for turning collectibles into art, decorating with simple pieces, and leveraging natural materials for a personal, collected look. Inspiring photos and style tips sprinkled throughout the issue detail how to get a look that speaks to rest and relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
coastal cool STYLE GUIDE • Life can be a beach when you embrace a casual, inviting style. With its nod to nautical influences, fresh whites, easy-care furnishings, and natural accents, coastal looks create layered spaces that exude laid-back charm.
california dreaming • This midcentury beach cottage floats in its soothing, relaxing take on shoreside style.
country charm STYLE GUIDE • Hustle and bustle takes a back seat when you escape to wide-open spaces, barn-dotted vistas, and prairie grasses waving in the wind without any city noises to distract you. Make the most of life with decor that captures the countryside’s restorative powers.
shining through • A diamond-in-the-rough log cabin in the country is transformed into a light and airy gem.
better with a purpose • A forgotten cottage comes back to life with a return to its country roots.
lakeside living STYLE GUIDE • Sparkling waters, jumping fish, wading herons, reclining on a boat seat under a blue sky—these are just a few reasons we love to escape to the lake. Capture lakeside living’s relaxed vibe, steeped in nature’s beauty, by tapping its style go-tos.
live, love, lake • Getting away from it all is a given at this cabin. A pontoon boat is the only way to reach The Island House in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
happy place • A new lakeside retreat sings a joyful tune with its harmonious blend of cheery colors and traditional cottage style.
mountain magic STYLE GUIDE • If climbing up through the woods to spy views of rocky peaks and pausing at crystal-blue lakes is your ideal escape, then coming back to a relaxing retreat that takes in the natural surroundings is a dream come true. Rustic, yet cozy cabins make the most of soaking up fresh mountain air—with all of the comforts of home.
touch the sky • Rising from the rocky face of an ancient Colorado canyon, an A-frame cabin reaches the pinnacle of nature’s glory.
set in its own world • A two-hour drive up the scenic Palisades Parkway from NYC transports one couple to their leafy cabin in the heart of Upstate New York’s music-and-arts wonderland.
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