floorplan of a small cabin: deck

Creating a simple shelter - and living with it!

Floorplan
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Loft
Gear room
Bathroom
Mud room
Livingroom I
Livingroom II
Deck
Entrance

Floorplan of a small cabin:

Deck


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The deck, about 14' wide and 10' deep, is one of the most used spaces in this small cabin. It adds a lot of utility at very low cost per square foot.
I used the ubiquitous Trex lumber for decking, a plastic/wood composite that feels great under bare feet, needs no maintenance, and has a slight do-good 'green' aura, due to some recycled content. I even used it for the table top in a contrasting color.
Our prevailing winds are from the north and northwest, so even on brisk cold days this south facing space can be used. Much work is done here, like grinding flour and doing dishes. On occasion, we've had lunch here in december.

The awning extends usage into the heat of summer, and helps keep the cabin relatively cool. It consists of three overlapping panels of Sunbrella fabric, a marine product that has excellent UV resistance. The panels are laced to tensioned stainless steel wires, and easily slides in and bundles up under a small eave by the wall when not in use. As always with odd owner built contraptions, there was a lot of thought going into this before committing to a design. Maybe because of this, it has worked out fabulously.