This post-and-beam cabin proves you can do a lot with a little imagination

From the outside, this small cabin looks like little more than a playhouse. Yet a glance inside reveals a sophisticated space in a beautiful natural setting.

The floors and ceilings in the cabin are a simple pine, while the walls are live-edge boards. The space is full of different wood finishes, which work together to create a warm, cozy space.

The kitchen has plenty of cooking utensils and all the basic amenities except for water, which has to be brought in from outside sources. The countertops are maple, and the kitchen island is a vintage wringer washing machine with an added wooden top.

Here you can see the massive roof beams covering the lower area of the cabin. The varnished top of the dining table really makes it stand out from the rest of the surfaces in the room.

Somehow, Sam and Monika made room for everything in this small space, including a storage case for dishes and knickknacks. We like the small bursts of colour from the kitchen chairs.

It doesn't take much to light a space this small. A couple of overhead lights and a few candles are more than sufficient. Thanks to the short overhead roof, the space still feels cozy and friendly when the sun goes down.

Getting to the bedroom requires a climb up a treehouse-style ladder.

The sleeping area fits a surprisingly large bed. Here, you sleep beneath the backbone of the cabin, the roof ridge beam.

And what's a log cabin without these classic decorative pieces?

At night, the cabin is a tiny beacon. Above, the stars are clearly visible, uninhibited by interference from city lights. Overall, this cabin is an amazing place from which to look out at the world.