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Inspired Cabin Escape

Simple materials shape a stylish cabin getaway in Northern Washington state

written by Allison Arieff
1 /11 Photos by John Clark

Finding the right spot

"We looked at about every nook and cranny in Methow Valley," says Andy Maloy of his search, with wife Sarah, for a quiet site on which to build a streamlined, budget-friendly retreat.

They eventually found it in a 2½-acre parcel near Winthrop, Washington.

2 /11 Photos by John Clark; prop styling by Molly Hurd

Creative cost-cutting

Fir plywood gives this home a warm look for less than standard wood paneling.

The metal wall grids neatly hide the rough-cut edges.

3 /11 Photos by John Clark; prop styling by Molly Hurd

Casual kitchen

Thrifty choices in this kitchen include a mix of open shelves and laminate cabinets.

4 /11 Photos by John Clark; prop styling by Molly Hurd

Smart trade-offs

Limiting the number and size of windows in the bedroom and elsewhere helped offset the cost of a large opening in the main living space.

5 /11 Photos by John Clark; prop styling by Molly Hurd

Room with a view

The sliding doors provide access to the deck and the forest views beyond.

6 /11 Photos by John Clark; prop styling by Molly Hurd

Small space–big living

By keeping the materials simple and the layout of the 860-square-foot cabin uncomplicated, the Maloys ended up with a clean-lined, warm home that serves as a jumping-off point for skiing, fishing, and mountain-bike excursions.

Design: Tom Lenchek, Balance Associates Architects, Seattle (206/322-7737)

7 /11 Photography by John Clark

Floor plan

The open floor plan groups cooking, eating, and hangout areas at the front of the house, near the deck. The resulting laid-back flow adds a sense of spaciousness.

8 /11 Photography by John Clark

Get the look: Cheap seat

Promote shoes-off habits―and a cleaner home―by placing a bench near the entry (Norden solid-wood bench, $70; 133/4 by 59 by 173/4 in.; ikea.com).

9 /11 Photography by John Clark

Get the look: Floor show

Jazz up a neutral room with a geometric-pattern rug (Zumi rug in brown, from $199 for 4 by 6 ft.; crateandbarrel.com).

10 /11 Photography by John Clark

Get the look: Light fantastic

Give your dining area an industrial-chic air with a metal pendant lamp (Progress Lighting Model P5094-13, $69; 16-in. diameter; homedepot.com).

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Get the look: Hug a tree

Or at least rest your glass on one (Natural Tree-Stump fallen-cypress side table, $229; 121/2 by 19 in.; westelm.com).