A summer cottage is a purely functional place, andThere is no point in investing in its design, as long as there is a roof over your head, right? Not at all: the house we are going to tell you about attracts people with its design, cozy and eclectic. A vacation in it leaves a lasting impression and inspires you to change your own home. This little house in the woods near San Francisco is rented out through the popular service airbnb.com by Rachel Khong, an editor, writer, and amateur designer. The house attracts the attention of designers and architects, because here you can find inspiring ideas and examples of original and distinctive design. We are not left out either. After all, the house is made almost according to the same designs that were popular in the days of our parents. And now there are plenty of such huts. Rachel Khong, editor of Lucky Peach magazine Editor and author of articles in the magazine about gastronomy and cooking, Rachel happily directs her creative energy to arranging the house where her family spent summers when she was still a schoolgirl. It was the time spent here, alone with books and food that her mother cooked, that determined what she does now - reading and writing about delicious things. luckypeach.com Rachel honestly warns her guests - the house is small and there is no freezer or TV. But there is magnificent nature around, a collection of vinyl records, a wood-burning stove and a set of cookbooks for all occasions.
This house is ideal for artists, musicians,writers and romantics. Rachel Khong Sunny first floor gained popularity in the 60-70s of the last century. It is easy and cheap to build such a house, but the triangular shape imposes certain restrictions - for example, the spacious first floor contrasts with the top of the pyramid, the dark and cramped second floor, where the bedroom is usually located. Sloping walls can make it difficult to choose furniture, and the stairs up take up a lot of space. However, for relaxation, such a house is ideal - it fits perfectly into the forest or mountain landscape, and it is easy to add a picturesque veranda to it without disturbing the harmony of the structure. In addition, it simply has an incomparable old-fashioned charm.
Indeed, the staircase takes up a fair amount of spacepart of the floor, it is a real one, but it is safe to say that the occupied space is not wasted: an open shelving unit for books and dishes is conveniently located underneath it. The steps effectively zone the room - in one half you can, for example, relax on the sofa with a magazine, and in the other - listen to music or play. This division is emphasized by bright carpets on the wooden floor.
The front of the house is almost completelyglazed - thanks to the transparent entrance door and windows in the sloping walls, sunlight literally fills the room. The main colors of the interior are, of course, universal white in combination with the tone of natural wood and with the addition of green. Complete harmony with the natural shades of the forest outside the window.
A Bright Kitchen for Hobby Cooks Rachelwrites professionally about food - no wonder there are so many cookbooks in the summer house. Cooking in this kitchen is a pleasure. It is light, spacious and has enough storage space for everything you need, from a magnetic strip on the wall to an organizer under the ceiling. The view from the windows makes even the simplest work enjoyable. And you can eat a delicious dinner outside, on the terrace.
Spacious eclectic bathroom There is no bathroomoverhead light — but there is a noticeable retro-style lamp and a roomy wooden chest of drawers with a large mirror. The pattern of black and white triangles on the shower curtain echoes the pattern on the rug. The shower floor is recessed — you can easily take a bath here. An excellent compromise in the eternal dispute — .
Cozy dark bedroom The bedroom is located inIn the far corner of the second floor, right under the roof, it’s a closed and rather dark space where you can sleep well. The light from the small window is clearly not enough, so there is a pendant lampshade, a reading lamp, and ceiling lighting. Nothing extra: wood, white bedding, a leather chair, and an old-fashioned carpet with a small pattern. There is no spacious wardrobe, but there is a bedside table, a bookshelf, and even a wicker basket for small items - it’s better not to take anything extra with you on vacation. Renovating a home is an unfinished process, so don’t expect perfection, but just enjoy the interesting features. Rachel Khong
The ideal dacha is a place where all the difficultiesretreat before harmony and comfort. Why do you need a freezer if there are excellent restaurants near your home, and you can eat freshly prepared food in a convenient kitchen right there in the yard, enjoying the scenery? Why do you need a TV on vacation if you have a record player, a set of games, a collection of excellent books and time to chat? Outside the city, you can turn off your phone, forget about business and relax 100 percent, and take ideas for simple and effective arrangement with you to your city apartment. Enjoy the views, silence and nature. Relax and unwind. But just in case, there is also high-speed Internet. Rachel Khong
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