Wintery Cabins

This modern mountain cabin by Seattle-based architect Eric Cobb is at once dramatic and unobtrusive. The cantilevered top floor captures more space and great views. ON REMODELISTA: Architect Visit: Cascade Lake House

Built for an active family, this year-round mountain retreat by E. Cobb Architects doesn't limit the fun to the outdoors. The architects incorporated a climbing wall, secret passages, bunk beds and plenty of chalkboards to keep everyone busy—blizzard or not. ON REMODELISTA: Minimalist Modern Cabin in Switzerland

The Mountain House by PS Arkitektur is a contemporary take on a traditional alpine cottage. The unimposing barn-like architecture typical of the Northern Sweden gives a hint of the simple, modern interior. And we love the unexpected antlers hanging by the front door.ON REMODELISTA: White Antler Racks

Plywood walls and ceiling combined with wooden floorboards—not to mention a wood-burning stove and well-placed hide rugs—add warmth and a rustic charm to PS Arkitektur's modern cabin.ON REMODELISTA: Mountain House Cabins in Sweden

Evoking Thoreau's simple cabin in the woods, the small modern rolling huts by Olson Kundig Architects are positioned as a herd on an open field nestled in Methow Valley. The wheels lift the single-story abodes off the ground to provide views and limit impact on the land.ON REMODELISTA: Seattle Artist's Studio by Olson Kundig Architects

The Rolling Huts are designed to be several steps above camping but similarly low-tech. The interiors are heated by stoves and are clad in plywood. Fans, take note: The huts are available for rent at Rollinghuts.com.ON REMODELISTA: Gstaad Alpine Hut

Sweden's oldest mountain accommodations, Fjallnas Reserve, was built in 1882 as a retreat for Swedish royalty. The traditional exterior of the main building gives way to interiors that are decidedly contemporary.ON REMODELISTA: Fjallnas Reserve in Sweden

Inside Fjallnas Reserve rooms and cabins, the abundance of white and contemporary furniture is warmed up with slate and scrubbed pine surfaces, wool upholstery, sheepskin pillows and throws, and Josef Frank fabrics.ON REMODELISTA: Modern Norwegian Mountain Cabins

The abundance of natural materials warms up this simple wooden space. Every room has doors that open to the outside, even the bathroom, which opens to an outdoor bath for use in the summer months.ON REMODELISTA: Pine Forest Cabin by Balance Associates