Stunning yurt proves that off-the-grid living can still look good

Megan bought the yurt in a kit and then spent a day setting it up with the help of 15 of her friends. Next to it, a bed of solar panels is located atop a huge platform of logs—all ready for when Megan needs to light the wood-burning stove inside.

Inside, the yurt looks as if it could be a New York City loft. (Megan actually lived in a tiny apartment in New York’s West Village prior to the yurt—so the aesthetic stuck!) The marble island with bar seating grounds the entire space, with the kitchen on one side and a cosy seating area on the other. To make the nearly all-white yurt feel warmer, Megan filled it with lush textiles like fur rugs and a fabric butterfly chair. While some might think books have no place in a small space, Megan has turned her collection into pieces of art.

Here’s a closer look at the kitchen. SHED Architecture designed this unit to seamlessly conceal the fridge and the stove into the white cabinetry, while the marble backsplash gives the space a decidedly luxe feel. Rather than opting for a traditional dining table, Megan chose an island that can easily sit four and provides storage space underneath.

Now this isn’t something you often see in small houses: a big closet! A simple curtain rod, hooks, and a bench provide a place for Megan to neatly store her coats, shoes, and other accessories.

This loft bedroom is located atop the kitchen unit. It has a queen-sized bed, plus plenty more space for more books and clothing.

We often praise houses that bring the outdoors in, but Megan’s space manages to bring the chic indoors outside. We love the varied seating of wooden chairs draped in sheepskin and the rustic log stools, all situated around the metal fire pit.