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Inspired cabin escape
By Allison Arieff of Sunset
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, Wash.
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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.
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Casual kitchen
Thrifty choices in this kitchen include a mix of open shelves and laminate cabinets.
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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.
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Room with a view
The sliding doors provide access to the deck and the forest views beyond.
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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)
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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.
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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; ikea.com).
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Get the look: Floor show
Jazz up a neutral room with a geometric-pattern rug (Zumi rug in brown, from $199 for 4 feet by 6 feet; crateandbarrel.com).
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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-inch 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; westelm.com).
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