Never judge a book by its cover.
How many times have we heard that? One too many, I’d say.
But, that’s really the truth. We’re not supposed to make assumptions before figuring out what’s really behind the picture we all see.
This cabin you’re about to see is rustic from the outside. Its stone walls remind me of old, simpler times. I was expecting a rough interior with hand-carved furniture, pine wood everywhere, and nothing much to be honest.
I wasn’t prepared for what was inside…
A Dash Of Old Times
Tell me what you see!
That’s right – stone.
It’s a rustic stone house, much like those from old folk tales. My imagination is going wild and I could picture a village outcast, possibly a woman blamed for having magical powers, living here, being one with nature.
I see almost no signs of modern civilization. It’s rustic. Raw. And beautiful.
And then… surprise!
It’s not that rustic inside despite what we were thinking!
This house had such a surprising, but positive effect on me. I could’ve sworn it would be all gloomy and woody inside. Luckily, I was wrong. Because what I see now is absolutely my cup of tea. I love the brightness. I love getting the airy feeling inside a house, and here I get those vibes.
The Mill Cabin is a rather small, but delicately furnished and decorated place. It’s minimalistic, with simple and clean lines and dominating wood furniture. I believe that’s teak wood being used in here.
Every element inside is simple, without any over-the-top details. It’s a lovely harmony of modern and traditional, all pictured inside one unrefined cabin.
Feeling The Warmth Inside
And I’m not just talking about the heat coming from the wood-burning fireplace.
Stepping inside the living room area, you instantly get a boost of natural light through those picturesque windows from top to floor. I just love how light plays around this house and makes everything seem cheerful. Even the leather chairs which normally look so masculine now have that homey feeling.
An interesting thing about the house is that it was built in place of an old wood mill. Almost every piece of furniture was custom-made, and only things that had to be bought were bought. The couple who own the place are a designer and a carpenter, so you can imagine how much work together they did!
If you look closer, you’ll notice a repeating theme inside the house which is concrete paneling against wooden elements. This is where those extra rustic points come into play.
The kitchen is rather spacious and big enough to feed a nice, large family. I especially appreciate the fact there is a kitchen island in here with some bar chairs, one of my favorite housing elements of all time. I don’t know why, but there’s something that screams blueberry pancakes for breakfast in this kitchen.
While the other half of the cabin screams, in here you’ll only hear whispers.
You get a nice, queen bed with comfy bedding, great views from the windows, and a guarantee that you will get a good night’s sleep.
That’s all I’m asking for these days.
What else guarantees a good rest is the lack of TV. Yep, there’s no television in here, and trust me, you don’t need it. If you want to rest, the least your eyes need is extra exertion.
Instead, you can choose an invigorating shower in this gorgeous bathroom in the morning…
… or something you probably never tried before, the Japanese wood-burning bath.
This cedar ofuro has the best view in the world!
This cabin taught me a lesson. I will never have my presumptions about a place before checking it out. One second you can be certain the house is old and in desperate need of repair. And then, in a blink of an eye, you’re proven wrong.
The Mill Cabin teaches us that even under the hardest shell lies a heartwarming story.