Design & DIY Straight As for these beautifully designed A-frame cabins By Jackie Campbell Published: April 12, 2015 Updated: June 8, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Country A-frame This simple country A-frame has all the necessities: a great front porch, a bonfire pit, plenty of seats for guests, and an ample supply of firewood. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ski cabin This small A-frame is the perfect little ski hut. It even has solar panels for a modern, enviro-friendly edge. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1960s A-frame This prefabricated A-frame was built in Vermont in 1960, and half a century later, the windows are still enviable. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Adorable A-frame This adorable blue A-frame could be the perfect tiny home. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Allandale House This A-frame house stands out against the surrounding trees, with a large black roof and glass walls that shelter the library, wine cellar, and garage inside. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Belgium A-frame This classic black A-frame has a gorgeous addition with full glass windows, and a perfect front deck with a stove and modern dining set. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Guest house A tiny black A-frame with a dutch door and light accents make this the perfect guest house. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Blue cabin A simple blue cabin in the woods looks ideal for a week away, doing nothing but eating toast and reading books. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Colorado A-frame The snow-capped peaks of the surrounding Rocky Mountains match the snow-capped triangle of this A-frame, located outside of Saints John, Colorado. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Beach hut This faded grey A-frame sits beachside, awaiting your first visit of the season. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Woodsy A-frame Nestled deep in the woods, this A-frame looks ideal for getting away any time of year. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lakeside A-frame Among surroundings that resemble a Group of Seven painting, this A-frame has a large deck that overlooks the lake. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mountain-top cabin It doesn't get much better than this mountain-top A-frame. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Quebec A-frame Is there anything more adorable than this A-frame in Sainte-Rose du Nord, Quebec? View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Rustic A-frame A shallow river runs toward this gorgeous, rustic A-frame in Big Sur, California. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Shingled A-frame A simple, shingled cabin at the Caldera Arts Center in lush Oregon. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Snowy A-frame Tucked into snowy mountains, this beautiful light-stain cabin provides the perfect respite from the outdoors. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sunroom A-frame This A-frame is really just a series of window, which makes for a huge, terrific sunroom. View in Fullscreen Related galleries This family’s barn-inspired bunkie is the ultimate teen hangout spot—and it sleeps 16 This cottager’s fishing-themed privy is aqua-tacular Check out this cottager’s amazing beach bar project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Straight As for these beautifully designed A-frame cabins When it comes to cabin, cottage and home design, we can’t get enough of those A-frames. The layout became popular in the 1960s and is back in a big, big way. Here are some A-frames that we think are worthy of an “A.” More from Cottage Life: Related Story Point Roberts, Wash.: A quirky enclave across the border from Vancouver