Hyttehouse
Hyttehouse is a renovation of a ramshackle cabin perched on a boulder, overlooking a picturesque lake in the forested foothills of northwestern Connecticut. The interiors of the original cabin were inward facing and dark, depriving the inhabitants of natural light, views of the surrounding tree canopy, and the beautiful lake beyond. Poor placement of interior bedrooms, millwork components, bathrooms, windows, and dropped ceilings all prevented the home from allowing views and light, and the inherent joy of experiencing this, to its new inhabitants. We were called upon by the client the help them fix this. While the scale and budget of the project were humble, the client’s commitment to good design, as well as the beautiful context of the project ultimately made it a perfect fit for our design approach.
The interiors of the original cabin were inward facing and dark, depriving the inhabitants of natural light, views of the surrounding tree canopy, and the beautiful lake beyond. We were called upon by the client the help them fix this.
A steel lintel was added to allow for a panoramic window facing the lake from the living and kitchen areas. The overall effect of these strategic moves results in a light-filled space that celebrates the surrounding treescape.
While the scale and budget of the project were humble, the client’s commitment to good design, as well as the beautiful context of the project ultimately made it a perfect fit for our design approach.
The new airiness of the space was further enhanced by the minimalist and light Scandinavian interior palette reminiscent of a modern Nordic Hytte, the wilderness cabins found throughout Norway’s countryside which can be traditional and passed down through generations, or new and modern, as is the case with this old/new weekend home.
