Wabi Sabi Cottage
Wabi-Sabi Cottage
Our Wabi-Sabi Cottage reflects the essence of the natural world, prioritizing soft, warm textures inspired by the surroundings. The Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy is expressed through the careful use of color, restrained patterns, and surfaces that emphasize simplicity and imperfection, making this home a serene retreat.
LOCATION: Long Lake, MN
FAVORITE DETAIL: We found the vintage runners at Round Top and made them into a gorgeous stair runner
ARCHITECT: PKA
BUILDER: Yerigan Construction
PHOTO CREDIT: Taylor Hall O'Brien
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![A cylindrical, white vertical wood burning stove set in a warm and inviting living room](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606436690-YID9U8RE1P8KRF7ZP0A0/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-11.jpg)
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![Upper open cabinets and black granite countertops against a subway tiled backsplash in a kitchen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606454214-GPD1H0L96I9MEGXBX3P7/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-27.jpg)
![Tight view of an open concept kitchen. Shiny subway tile frames the open cabinets.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606455296-N11SDP5125XGDOKLOU5J/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-28.jpg)
![View of a sunny highly-designed kitchen from the interior of the pantry](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606456014-USA1AV4G2O1OG1O5TMCU/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-29.jpg)
![Dark blue square tile backsplash behind open shelves in a rustic modern kitchen](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606457143-TF7V3WJNW43G4IY94QIL/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-30.jpg)
![A long dining room table set against a wall of windows overlooking a lake](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606458930-01VCYSME66WZGPLKWI0N/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-31.jpg)
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![A built in wet bar set into a nook, with grey paneled wood cabinets.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606463900-4Q3UKAZZTHSCTC1QPL31/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-36.jpg)
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![A rustic modern stone and wood sink in a bathroom.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606524970-CFA873UJ7HFY9DL7NJMZ/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-89.jpg)
![A deep grey modern couch set in front of a windowed wall overlooking a lake](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606480029-R3KPO6HFSD5MPJPN2LAJ/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-50.jpg)
![A deep chaise lounge, in deep grey, nestled below open shelves built into a wall.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606482304-QX95IY65DK3LMA69YKTD/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-52.jpg)
![An inviting neutral bedroom, with an oversized headboard and side table.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606486975-77G82GSM0TWQCVND2KPT/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-56.jpg)
![A side table with a vase filled with fresh greens sits aside a made bed.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606488502-O1S8I44D805K5W20H2XF/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-57.jpg)
![A fuzzy modern wing accent chair sits in the corner of a bedroom next to a window.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606490323-VXIPDDXJ0TFR9R3JAOAU/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-59.jpg)
![A built-in captain's bed in front of a window overlooking a lake.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606491259-TVO0K8QNV2Q4TXU1FGQH/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-60.jpg)
![A rustic modern designed bathroom with two large stone sinks, and a glass walled shower](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606496221-DI6E4NHX6L8PY32WQFSM/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-64.jpg)
![View of a large stone sink set against a sunny window in a highly designed rustic modern bathroom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606498915-WATHYNYJLN83NTQFD4BA/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-66.jpg)
![A made bed, covered in sienna bedding, sits in front of an oversized headboard.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606519374-M1ZVBHKP88KNXX9KL2O5/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-84.jpg)
![A built-in captain's bed in front of a window overlooking a lake.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606518697-YG469U0DLQTAMQCR90FP/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-83.jpg)
![A built-in cabinet and closet tucked inside a wall. The cabinet has a light and open shelving.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606522638-9BQTHPK8HPEPENGKUT5M/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-87.jpg)
![A built-in cabinet and closet tucked inside a wall. The cabinet has a light and open shelving.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606523612-W7K5Y8CCBK8X8OTHWFEF/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-88.jpg)
![A window seat in a light grey bedroom is across the room from a made bed.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606517809-KFGDQW5RJZF6VE03CCVK/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-82.jpg)
![A built-in captain's bed in front of a window.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606507005-2WK53NVLGSC2R8M8H2JP/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-73.jpg)
![A bed covered in a woolen grey blanket, with two wooden side tables.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606510492-HLOF02JL7UU0Z6BVOK37/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-76.jpg)
![A grey wood-clad bedroom with two built in Captain's beds on either side of the room.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606506315-WFY9YY935Z3EYURJRHFL/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-72.jpg)
![A rustic modern grey, wooden side chair sits in the corner of the bedroom.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606512240-E7CMBNPFC13N1HDRWZYT/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-77.jpg)
![A king-sized bed covered in a woolen grey blanket sits across from a rustic modern accent chair.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606515199-9UGQJEITU36VHEE77W8F/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-79.jpg)
![A terracotta claw footed tub sits below a wicker accent light in a simple, modern bathroom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606516920-OO7QNVD76M28E9GRTONB/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-81.jpg)
![A rustic modern black side table with a low vase of flowers sits next to a bed covered in blankets.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606528659-O6WUOMG3F3ONWI22V207/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-93.jpg)
![A modern stone slipper tub in a rustic modern bathroom.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606533902-KUG8Y6BKUDPFS1XNL3SN/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-97.jpg)
![Antique wind-up toys pinned and displayed on an accent wall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606535558-GPWOKFMWB8MNXTPDESFK/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-99.jpg)
![A black marble sink with a deep basin overlooks the forest.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606537786-2Y40C8Y0ECFEAXYNP7GZ/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-101.jpg)
![A slightly open door illuminates the tiled entry way of a modern cabin.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606539379-57P7NDPKZQE2Q2MCQJDX/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-103.jpg)
![A view of the blue-grey stairway of the cottage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606425359-R952JOQBXTX5VEAT7QLB/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-2.jpg)
![A view from the top of the stairs of the cottage. The window at the top of the stairs overlooks the front of the yard.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60edd16e8802df7c0e250aa0/1728606501109-BGB7CMO4WJKGLU3ZYSWF/YOND+-+Nelson+-+Proofs-67.jpg)