The home’s gabled roof is made of stone slate and the wood cladding is red cedar, a material the architects chose because it would blend into the surroundings. The glass side of the home is equipped with moveable window shutters that can be angled to let in as little or as much sunlight as desired.
Here is what the shutters look like when they’re completely closed. Pot lights are located under the roof and highlight the shutters' horizontal slats.
The kitchen and living/dining room is located in the front section, while the bedroom is in the rear of the house. The two spaces are separated by sliding panels. Along the right side of the house, the fridge, kitchen cabinets, and wood stove are integrated into a wall of oak. Although the house is small, the open concept layout makes it feel spacious.
The bathroom is surprisingly compact. What looks like a closet door is actually the shower stall and the sink is built into the wall. The same oak panelling that’s found in the kitchen also covers the wall here.
While we love the simple interiors and modern design, it would take us a little while to get comfortable with all the glass walls. Perhaps a house like this would be best situated tucked away in the middle of nowhere.
Located on a grassy plot surrounded by trees, there’s a home in Utrecht, Netherlands, that features two walls made entirely of glass. Designed by Zecc Architects and interior designer Roel Van Norel, the cabin’s open facade offers plenty of natural light and keeps the indoors ever-connected to the outdoors. When privacy is desired, the homeowners can close the wooden shutters along the side of the home.
Still, we have to ask ourselves: Could we trade privacy for an uninterrupted view of nature?
