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CABIN KITCHEN

Oznell — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:12:33 GMT

Oh, boy, I thought I had seen almost every interior that Jean Stoffer has published. But this darling kitchen is new to me. On Stoffer's site, the house is simply called "Grace's Log Cabin", so don't know where it is. But since Jean Stoffer is based in Grand Rapids, I'm going to guess the cabin is in Michigan.

Those floors!

I just love it-- not sure exactly why. The simplicity, the creamy whitewashed logs, the forest-y setting, the quality of the light coming in.

Makes me think of a cabin in a Finnish or Norwegian fairy tale. Or, a 21st century kitchen that somehow harkens back to Laura Ingalls' "Little House in the Big Woods"....

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Foxxee — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:34:35 GMT

Yes, the cabin is too cute, but not liking her choice of furniture and decor. While there are a few traditional pieces, the overall feel is ultra modern, sparsely decorated, not cozy at all for my image of a cabin.

Once again, like a broken record, I must comment on this neutral decorating. This all white, off white, whatever it is, reflects a coldness I'd feel in Michigan's cold winters.

Although, all that can be remedied with more color and thought on how to make this cabin cozy.

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PickyPicky3 — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:30:52 GMT

Why isn't that runner covered with stains the way it would be if I lived there?

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DSD2 — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:33:50 GMT

The exterior is very pretty.

I also love the floors, the white interior and abundant bright light. The dining room is lovely.

I would take out the rug in the kitchen which is practical given the dark color and exchange it for something lighter. I don't care for the dark countertops.

It has great bones, I would just cover them differently

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ECBG — Wed, 31 May 2023 22:33:58 GMT

I loved these pictures so much I looked up the cabin and "walked" through the entire house which is very charming. I love the windows and almost everything. The furniture is extremely well chosen. Many thanks!

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Enufstuff — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:27:10 GMT

@Foxxee @Oznell It definitely is too cold and stark looking, to be cozy.

I like color, textures, and fabric for warmth.

I have never lived in a house without curtains on the windows.

Living in the northeast, bare windows just seem cold to me.

The cabin iself is cute.

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kindred cats — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:08:52 GMT

@Oznell ..... Same here, to quote you..."I just love it" too!!

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Desert Lily — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:12:54 GMT

This house has a Christmas feel to me.

I like everything except the chairs. I'm not fond of rattan, wicker, etc. bc it's uncomfortable, difficult to clean, and damages fine knit clothes.

I do like the lightness, natural feel, and those beautiful floors.

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ScarletDove — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:55:45 GMT

I love it EXCEPT I would not have whitewashed all the logs, would have left them natural and had whitewash/paint on non-log wood. I prefer the more rustic natural log look! The floors are beautiful.

Cannot tell the color of exterior which to me is too dark and stark, but again, do not like natural logs color-stained or painted. For me I would go natural with trim painted choice of color typical for a log cabin/home.

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Queen of shop — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:48:25 GMT

@Oznell Beautiful. I love everything about it.

Thanks for another great post.

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spiderw — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:38:03 GMT

I have commented before about log cabins. My late girlfriend and family lived in one as did her parents. Both cabins were beautiful. I prefer the natural look of the logs than the white. I do love the floors but not the furnishings.

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haddon9 — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:46:53 GMT

I love almost everything about it. I would add some sort of window covering.

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In-x-s — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:34:13 GMT

Even with the huge stove hood, I will never understand putting a stove under a window. They must not cook the way I do LOL

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Patriot3 — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:52:34 GMT

Nothing on the inside makes me think cabin. Not cozy. Looks cold. Too modern furniture and don't care for the painted logs. Windows need curtains.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:12:53 GMT

The cabin exterior is cute and charming. I like most of the furnishings shown in these pictures but I feel she REALLY missed the mark by painting the interior logs in white (or a white wash). It lost all of it's coziness and appeal by doing that.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:31:51 GMT

I absolutely love it but would be adding a lot of color to the decor, it's exactly what I love to do. What a great canvas on which to expand and create!! Thank you for sharing it!

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DREAMON — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:39:59 GMT

I love everything about this cabin. The contrast (dark exterior-light interior) is stunning.

If I had to be picky and change 1 thing it would be the dining chairs..a more comfortable chair would make this cabin absolute perfection for me.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:43:37 GMT

I love it-very quaint!!! I would add some window treatments and change the Dining Room set. I love the floors-very pretty!

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wagirl — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:06:57 GMT

Yes!!! I would be very happy in that kitchen--love it all!!!

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RedTop — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:36:22 GMT

My interest is peaked with the word cabin, but I want a real country cabin; not country outside and totally modern inside, with a $4,000 gas range. I prefer something more basic and simple, but the cabin must have a wood stove for heat.