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A Blue Modern Cabin in the Mountains of the Czech Republic

05.04.23 | By
A Blue Modern Cabin in the Mountains of the Czech Republic

The Wooden Cabin might resemble a traditional cottage form, but Markéta Cajthamlová designed this cabin with a modern aesthetic. Located on sloped land in the Jizera Mountains, the modern cabin with its unexpected blue exterior is surrounded by meadows and forests making for a perfect retreat all year long.

exterior angled view of blue modern cabin in green field

The rectangular structure is clad in dark blue clapboard and finished with a gabled roof and corner windows. The house is built with natural materials found locally, including wood, stone, and glass.

elevated view of modern blue cabin with hill behind

exterior of modern blue cabin

end view of exterior of modern blue cabin

The horizontal corner windows pop against the blue cladding with their white finish.

elevated corner exterior of modern blue cabin

corner view of exterior of modern blue cabin

A small outbuilding pops on the front of the house acting as the entryway and a place for storage.

closeup exterior of modern blue cabin

corner of exterior of modern blue cabin

end view of exterior of modern blue cabin

interior shot of room with pitched wood roof ceiling

Wood panels cover the walls and ceilings inside for an immediately cozy look. The expanses of wood are broken up by the windows which keep sight lines focused on the nature outside.

interior shot of room with pitched wood roof ceiling and bed

interior shot of room with pitched wood roof ceiling

interior view of modern wood hallway with green dresser and door

The interior layout is separated into thirds. The public living space includes the kitchen, dining room, and living room; the opposite side houses the bedroom which can accommodate up to four people; and the central space features the sauna and bathroom. The center part of the house allowed for a multipurpose attic space accessed via a staircase in the living room.

interior shot of modern living space with wooden pitched roof and modern furnishings

corner interior view of modern living space with pitched roof

corner interior view of modern living space with pitched roof

interior view of modern living space with pitched roof and staircase

closeup interior view of entrance to upstairs at top of staircase

interior angled view of modern space with slanted wood wall

person meditating in center of modern room with slanted wall with windows

end interior view of modern room with slanted walls

interior view down hallway looking into modern spa

modern bathroom interior

modern bathroom interior

Photography by Petr Polák.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.