Build the woodland hideaway of your dreams! From an elegant gazebo on the water to a rustic log cabin, this practical guide provides complete plans and illustrated step-by-step instructions for constructing more than 20 low-cost, sturdy, and beautiful outdoor structures. With expert advice on basic building techniques, necessary tools, and safety considerations, David and Jeanie Stiles show you everything you need to know to create your own dazzling garden pavilion, tree house, sauna hut, and more.
Flood takes readers on an intimate tour inside the quaint chalets, rustic cabins, and extravagant mountain retreats found in some of the top western ski resorts of the Colorado Rockies, California's Sierra Nevada, and Whistler, Canada. 200 color images.
"In Rustic, author and photographer Bret Morgan illuminates this much-loved style, giving us the definitive volume on the subject. Comprehensive in scope, Rustic visits twenty retreats that span the breadth of North America and over a century of architectural and social history. They include consummate examples of traditional rustic architecture - including the Ames Gate Lodge, H.H. Richardson's sublime pile of boulders in Massachusetts; Camp Topridge, Marjorie Merriweather Post's compound of drop-dead rustic luxury in the Adirondacks; and the Charles Millard Pratt House in southern California, an exquisite Arts and Crafts winter home designed by Greene & Greene - as well as a varied and inspiring selection of contemporary homes that includes Fortune Rock, George Howe's striking modernist home on the coast of Maine; Robert A.M. Stern's nostalgic Spruce Lodge, hidden high in the Colorado Rockies; and Ledge House, Peter Bohlin's singular masterpiece of rustic modernism in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland." --Book Jacket.
We live in an age when technology moves faster than we do, where noise levels are high, air is polluted - and our homes are often in the center of this frenzy. No wonder we want to escape and be free. With irresistible photography by Chris Tubbs, this book is about making that wish come true. As Jo Denbury and Ali Watkinson show, your hideaway needn't be large or grand; it needn't be far from home or expensive. What is important is that it is an expression of yourself.
Presents decorating tips for cottages by the sea, on the lakefront, in the open countryside, and in the woods and mountains, covering furnishings, window treatments, floors, lighting, storage ideas, and accessories, and provides more than 150 color photos, a section on "outdoor rooms," and a source directory.
Turning away from traffic-choked streets and onto meandering country paths, urban residents increasingly are choosing to take up residence in greener pastures. Quiet and quaint, the countryside comes with its own pace of living - and depending on where you are, its own regional flair. Country and Cozy opens doors and pulls back the floral curtains to reveal a more characterful approach to interior design and decoration. Whether it's a converted outhouse in the south of France, a Latin American Finca, or a whimsical English cottage complete with a thatched roof, Country and Cozy showcases a series of beautiful country homes and illustrates how their inhabitants have created breathtaking living spaces that make the most of rural life.
• Rich, warm, relaxed, natural—Adirondack camps, Western lodges, much more • Glowing photos of dozens of unique rustic homes from across North America • Spotlights craftspeople and creative forces in construction and deacute;cor • Great idea book for anyone looking to design or decorate a primary or second home Used to be that “rustic” meant a dusty, dumpy cabin in the woods. No more!Rustic Revisitedreveals today's rustic—contemporary design that celebrates the honesty of all-natural, local materials such as wood, twig, stone, and bark. Rustic structures often have the same finish on the exterior and the interior—for example, rough-hewn timber on the outside and rough-hewn timber on the inside. The projects inRustic Revisitedembrace the hand-crafted philosophy of rustic and show how to take that philosophy to new heights in a variety of styles, from the Adirondack camp to the Western lodge to the classic log cabin. Thirty unique homes, most planned by architects or interior designers, are showcased here, each lavishly photographed to allow readers exclusive access to interiors, exteriors, and noteworthy details in unusual rustic houses from New York to California, from Montana to Ontario, from North Carolina to Minnesota. These spotlighted projects, plus photos of dozens of additional homes, cover the full spectrum of rustic—renovations and new construction, traditional and cutting edge. A bonus chapter on decoration spotlights the craftspeople who are the creative forces of the movement.
Step into the warmth and comfort of a secluded cabin in the woods with "Rustic Retreat: Cozy Cabin Interior," a grayscale adult coloring book featuring 60 inviting illustrations of cabin interiors. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm and serene beauty of these cozy retreats as you bring to life the crackling fireplaces, rustic furnishings, and tranquil atmospheres of cabin living. Each illustration in "Rustic Retreat: Cozy Cabin Interior" captures the inviting ambiance and timeless appeal of cabin interiors, from cozy living rooms with plush armchairs to quaint kitchens with rustic wood stoves and charming bedrooms with soft, inviting beds. Whether nestled in snowy mountain valleys or hidden deep in the forest, each page invites you to experience the peace and tranquility of cabin life. Printable and instantly downloadable, "Rustic Retreat: Cozy Cabin Interior" offers the convenience of coloring on your terms. With pages sized at 8.5x11 inches and a crisp 300 DPI resolution, you can immerse yourself in the intricate details of these inviting interiors with ease, whether you prefer pencils, markers, or digital coloring tools. Let your creativity flourish as you infuse these grayscale illustrations with your own cozy hues and rustic accents. Whether you envision a roaring fire on a cold winter's night or a sunlit breakfast nook overlooking the forest, each page is a canvas awaiting your personal touch. Whether you're a fan of cabin getaways, a lover of rustic decor, or simply seeking a moment of relaxation, "Rustic Retreat: Cozy Cabin Interior" promises hours of enjoyment and artistic fulfillment. Lose yourself in the comfort of cabin living and let your imagination wander with every stroke of your coloring tool.
The most forward-looking spaces designed for rustic living in the twenty-first century. Across the globe, architects are creating innovative houses for country living, reimagining the way we escape into the natural world. Some combine industrial materials like metal and concrete with traditional wood. Others create sophisticated essays in off-grid living, employing the most technologically ambitious green-living strategies. Still others place discreet structures on remote, almost-unbuildable locations. This unique volume profiles new and recent projects that illustrate the inexhaustible potential of the modern house to enter into a dialogue with nature in sustainable yet stylish ways. The collection spans the globe, from the Pacific Northwest to the forests of Japan. Today’s architectural vanguard is represented, as well as established architects working at the forefront of twenty-first-century design, including Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Rick Joy, Olson Kundig, and Marcio Kogan. These rustic retreats—with comfortable and appealing modern interiors—will resonate with readers of shelter magazines, while the cutting-edge reputations of their architects will interest professionals and students.
