Summer is a time for fun and relaxation and if you're having some trouble getting into the right frame of mind, these creative cottage creations will surely help you along. Filled with decor, homes and photo shoot inspirations from cottages (and cabins), if this doesn't get you into vacation mode, I really don't know what will.
Perhaps you'll be inspired to revamp your wardrobe or living space in order to evoke a much-needed cottage mentality.
50 Creative Cottage Creations
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Modern Log Cabins
A Unique Wooden Home by Masaaki Okuno
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Cubic Summer Cabins
Sommarnojen's Box Homes Help You Escape the City
47
Beach Cabin Compounds
Tiny House Zoning Challenge Pays Off in Washington State
46
Nature-Focused Getaway Homes
The Palmyra House by Studio Mumbai Architects is Green & Stylish
45
Contorted Architecture
The Ellis Park House Defies That Little Foe Known as Gravity
44
Floating Eco Cabins
The Hill House by David Coleman Architecture is Small but Open
43
Detached Accessory Structures
Garden Cottages Add Residential Capacity in Portland
42
Lumberjack Nudetography
'Cabin Fever' by Cedric Smith Will Have You Fiending for the Forest
41
Sustainable Cabin Architecture
Johnson Architects Present the Schell-Wheeler House in the Cascades
40
Mobile Treehouses
Log Cabin Sold for $12,000 in Online Auction
39
Sustainable Lakeside Cottages
The Omena House by Danny Forster Will Attain LEED Gold Status
38
Rustic Sustainable Cottages
Portland Garden Cottages Incorporate Found Materials
37
Earthen Cooking Structures
Cob Ovens Are Eco-Friendly and Fuel Efficient
36
24-Hour Home Construction
‘Cottage in a Day' Makes Fast Housing for Everyone
35
Portable Log Cabins
OLGGA's Flake House is a Two-Piece Mobile Home
34
Pixelated Wooden Walls
The Bleu Nature Driftwood Wall Features an Unconventional Design
33
Woodsy Music Studios
The Log Cabin in the Netherlands is an Office in Disguise
32
Pop-up Stargazing Cabins
‘Carré d'étoiles' Have Transparent Sky Domes
31
Chic Fishing Huts
Cabin Vardehaugen by Fantastic Norway
30
Luxury Cottage For Kids
Tudor Playhouse
29
Modern Cabin Architecture
G.Natkevicius and Partners' Modern Design for the Kaunas Residence
28
Airline Cabin Re-Creations
The Pan Am 747 Garage is One Man's Passion
27
Crocheted Cabin Concepts
Kate Pokorny Wants to Crochet Homes for Project Yurt Alert
26
Mellow Cottage Editorials
Elena Melnik for Cover Magazine June 2010 Spread Has Some Waterside Fun
25
Crate Kitchens
Creative Cabinetry Using Colorful Crates
24
Log Cabin Lookbooks
The Pure Energy for Target Fall 2010 Line Offers Cheap Plus-Sized Fashions
23
Outdoor Reading Retreats
Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Creates the “Read-Nest Cabin”
22
Steel Sanctuaries
Aluminum Cottage Reinforces the Love of Camping
21
Cat Cabins
The Eco-Friendly Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet
20
Recycled Steel Fire Pits
Great Bowls of Fire
19
Eclectically Quaint Furniture
My Granddaughter's Cabinet by Lisa Hilland
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Rough Rustic Lighting
The Roost Aluminum Antler Lamp is Tastefully Designed
17
Secret Compartment Cabinets
Compact Culinary Cabinetry Conceals Cooking Clutter
16
Crafty Culinary Cabinets
The Bar Block Kitchen Addition is One Tasty Design
15
Stumped Carpeting
The Woody Wood Rug Brings Cottage-Chic to City Living
14
Salvaged Scrap Closets
The Eco-Friendly Armadiature by Robi Renzi
13
Two-Faced Furniture
The Peter Marigold Palindrom Series Balances Symmetry Tastefully
12
Sailing Serving Sets
'Paper Boat' Tableware Will Have You Floating Through Dinner
11
Stuffed Countryside Scenery
Interchangeable 'Village Pillows' From Rachael Cole
10
Twisted Stick Furniture
Bo Reudler Creations Integrate the Artistry of Nature with Handcrafting
9
Solid Red Multimedia Installation
The Scarlet House
8
Boat-Like Bookcases
With the Canoe Bookshelf, Books Won't Have to Sink or Swim
7
Leafy Shelving Units
Sergey Saava Designs Foliage-Inspired Shelves for the Home
6
Countryside Couture
Fiber and Fellow's F/W '09 Line Has Cottage-Like Connotations
5
Deer Head Table Decor
Stag Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Pseudo-Rustic Cabinetry
The Mill Line Custom Kitchen Brings the Cottage to the City
3
Cut-Out Armoires
The Revealing Cabinet Wardrobe by Studiomama
2
Rowboat-Inspired Beds
The 'Pleasurecraft'
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Wholly Wooden Cabins
The Shoal Bay House by Parsonson Architects
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Raw Nudetography
Lara Stone Heats Up Industrie 'How to Look Good Naked' Editorial for June 2010
Full-Figured Fashion
Marie Claire France Curvy Issue Highlights Plus-Sized Pictorials
Forest Nymph Fashion
The Carsten Witte 'Oblivion' Series Centers Around a Dark Fairytale
Expressive Nudetography
Abbey Lee Kershaw Shows Her Assets for TheLast Magazine Fall 2009
Cocoon Architecture
The Villa Val Slope-Side Luxury Dwelling
87 Scintillating Shelves
From Optical Illusion Shelves to Spider Web Bookcases
Nostalgic Nudetography
The Forties-Inspired JACQUES Magazine 'Carrie' Editorial
39 Moderntique Furniture Creations
From Whimsical Contemporary Decor to Tattooed Furniture
Evil Forest Fairy Shoots
'Where the Evil Things Grow' by Linas Justice Shows Trouble in Paradise
Tanker Dream Homes
Introducing the KEG Apartment
Portable Temporary Houses
Heirloom Quality Custom Buildings Delivered on Wheels
Contemporary Camping Homes
Connect With Nature (without the Bugs) in the Pryor House by Bates Masi
Sheer Cut-Out Leggings
The Nomia Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is Sheerly Uncomplicated
Sultry Water Goddesses
Kim Kardashian Floats as an FHM South Africa Featured Girl
Beach Cabin Compounds
Tiny House Zoning Challenge Pays Off in Washington State
Abstract Nudetography
'Perspective Nude' by Alva Bernadine Puts a New Angle on Naked
Fantastical Furniture
'Telling Tales' at the London Design Festival 2009
Detached Accessory Structures
Garden Cottages Add Residential Capacity in Portland
Lumberjack Nudetography
'Cabin Fever' by Cedric Smith Will Have You Fiending for the Forest
40 Quirky Carpets
From Carpet Alarm Clocks to Trashy Ashy Carpets
Eco-Friendly Tropical Homes
The Bahia House is a Cool Design for a Hot Country
Sustainable Cabin Architecture
Johnson Architects Present the Schell-Wheeler House in the Cascades
On-Demand Housing
Portable Shelter for Environmentally Conscientious Disaster Relief
DIY Super Structures
The Concrete Canvas Shelter Can Withstand Any Camping Trip
Mobile Treehouses
Log Cabin Sold for $12,000 in Online Auction
Sustainable Lakeside Cottages
The Omena House by Danny Forster Will Attain LEED Gold Status
Rustic Sustainable Cottages
Portland Garden Cottages Incorporate Found Materials
Reflective Pre-Fab Homes
The A Cero Modularing House is one of a Kind in a Mass Produced Market
Ironic Eco-Architecture
The King Abudullah Petroleum Research Center Goes for LEED Platinum
Youthful Funtography
The Mishka Summer 2010 Lookbook is Full of Youthful Fashions
Plant-Lover Houses
Formwerkz's Maximum Garden House has Maximum Gardening Space
Nude Senior Spreads
The Helen Mirren Juergen Teller Photos Prove That 60 Plus is Golden
Insect-Inspired Architecture
The Taipei Cicada Pop Music Center Mixes Bold Forms with Pop Culture
Bursting Bureaus
The ‘Explosion Cabinet' Detonates in Your Room
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
Modern Country Dreamhouses
House Ulve by Finland's Lassila Hirvilammi Architects
Sporty Spring Fashion
Vogue China Introduces 2010 Spring Styles With Karlie Kloss
50s-Inspired Furniture
The Molly Desk by Toby Howes
Hedonistic Furniture
The 'Garden of Eden' Furniture Set by Ontwerpduo
Accordian Architecture
The Condesa DF Hotel Has a Courtyard of Folding Facades
Airy Australian Beach Houses
The Cottesloe House by Paul Burnham is Too Pretty to Live In
Musically-Inclined Kitchens
The Accordian Folding Cook Table is a Recipe for Culinary Success
Anatomizable Armoires
Deconstruct the 'Alter Ego' Cabinet by Mieke Meijer
Fractured Glass Furniture
Danny Lane Creates Displays the Strength of Glass
Leggy Pet Beds
Repurposed Jeans Create 'Laps of Luxury' for Cats and Dogs
Worldly Hipster Fashion
The Cassette Playa Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Channels the Middle East
Relaxing Pet Furniture
The Koichi Futatsumata Hammock is Too Cute for Words
Circular Seating Bookcases
The Archive Bookshelf Collection by David Garcia
Hole-Filled Homes
MON Factory/House in Gojo Japan Plays With Light
Translucent Architecture
Produkcija 004 Creates a Glowing Emergency Terminal
Crocheted Cabin Concepts
Kate Pokorny Wants to Crochet Homes for Project Yurt Alert
Eco-Island Homes
The Architectural Island House by Iroje KHM Architects
Sassy Vintage Fashion
Claire Incorruptible Focuses on the 80s and 90s
Wallpapered Furniture
The Unique Bryonie Porter Pieces are Elegantly Repurposed
Artfully Destroyed Furniture
Matylda Krzykowski's 'MO' Project is About Beaten Chairs
All-in-One Dining Tables
Ego is the Perfect Table of Small Kitchens
Sculptural Slit Homes
Eastern Design Office Creates Simple and Sleek Concrete Home
40 Rockin' Recyclable Furniture Designs
From Balloon Furniture to Human Hair Chairs
Recycled Paper Owls
Night Owl Paper Goods' Owl Plushies are Flying Off Shelves
Canopy Pet Beds
Pamper Your Feline Friend With the Modern Cat Bed
Stacked Ivory Structures
The Elysium 154 House is an Oasis in the Outback
Boomerang Buildings
The Angular Horizontal House by Eastern Design Office
Skin-Tight Denim Shoots
Cover Magazine May 2010 Shows Laid-Back Jean Style
Arboreal Memorials
The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge by M3architecture Harks Back to 1891
Openly Outdoor Architecture
Wallflower Architecture Perfects an Open Floorplan with Six Ramsgate
Promised Portuguese Architecture
Golf Course Living Getting an Upgrade from Grosfeld Van Der Velde
Concealed Litter Boxes
The Corner Litter Cabinet Maintains Sophistication Around the Home
Slumbering Pet Shelves
Curve Pet Beds are a Stylish Sleep Haven For Your Beloved Animal
Underwhelming Architecture
The Performa Hub is a Boring Plywood Room
Log Cabin Lookbooks
The Pure Energy for Target Fall 2010 Line Offers Cheap Plus-Sized Fashions
Piped Prefab Homes
The A-Ring House in Japan Uses Aluminum to Reduce Energy Costs
Cosmic Spaghetti Carpets
The Multicolored Shoelace Rug Will Tie You Up in Knots
Reconfigurable Carpets
Triclinium Carpet/Chaise-Longue Makes the Floor Look Much More Appealing
Geometric Nudetography
Matthew Stone Takes Sizzling Photos
Cut-Out Carpet Shoes
The Lise El Sayed 'Tapistongs' Matches Slippers to Carpet (and Vice Versa)
Shapely Wood Furniture
Sculptural Elements Echo Natural Influences in Seth Rolland's Designs
Appliance-Free Kitchens
The Electrolux Concept Kitchen Does Away With Pots and Pans
Sketchy Modern Shacks
Casey Brown Architecture Presents Permanent Camping in Australia
Self-Renovating Homes
The Hillside Ecohouse Adds Style Without New Material
Modular Modern Architecture
11boxes by Keiji Ashizawa Design is Stacked Simplicity
Chic Cabinet Fireplaces
The Conmoto 'Gate' Fireplace is Perfect for Contemporary Homes
Cat Cabins
The Eco-Friendly Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet
Crazed Conceptual Furniture
The Rebellious Cabinet Will Never Actually Close
Fun Camps for Pets
Enriching Overnight Outings for Dogs, Cats & Even Goldfish
Angular Birdnest Abodes
The Suurupi House Extension Resembles Woven Wood
Quadratic Austrian Architecture
Lp Architektur Creates Open Space and Lots of Light in EFH Peneder
Bright Preppy Fashion
The Alex & Eli SS10 Collection is Pastel Perfect
Secret Compartment Cabinets
Compact Culinary Cabinetry Conceals Cooking Clutter
Fully Furnished Pet Bedrooms
The Mahogany Set Includes a Bed, Chest and Wardrobe
Intelligent Eco Kitchens
The Philips Design Green Cuisine Lets You Watch What You Eat
Sharing Swivel Shelves
The 'Rotate It' Bookshelf by Sherry An
Carry-On Kitchens
The CookIn Table Offers Up Some Crafty Cuisine
Retrofied Modern Furniture
The Kieser and Spath Collection Showcased at Designblock '09
Crafty Culinary Cabinets
The Bar Block Kitchen Addition is One Tasty Design
Blue-Lit Kitchens
The Mal Corboy Contemporary Kitchen is Condo Chic
Pixelated Wooden Seats
The Deep Forest Chair is a Wonderful Display of Craftsmanship
Stylish Shoe Storage
Modoloco Design Presents the Brera Shoe Cabinet
Scary Skateboard Shelves
Skullhouse Skull-Covered Wall Art Lets You Honor Halloween Year-Round
Breezy Forest Shoots
The Dace Fall 2010 Lookbook Will Keep You Warm for Autumn
Bold Bulbous Storage
Stuff Your Junk in Laurens Van Wieringen's ‘Belly Cabin
Clear-Cut Fashion
A Bow-Topped Jessica Stam Models 'Cheap Thrills' in Harper's Bazaar
Oxygenated Pet Relaxers
A New Oxygen Chamber for Pets Helps You Pamper Your Pooch
Dramatic Floating Shelves
The Hanging Bookcase Gives the Illusion of Gravity-Defying Books
Humanimal Hybrid Editorials
The Callum Turner Dazed Japan Photo-Spread
Topsy Turvy Architecture
The MAD Urban Forest Combines Nature With Urban City Life
Concealed Bookshelf Chairs
'Take A Seat' Offers Collapsible, Convenient Seating
Shape-Shifting Shelves
The Oeuf Toy Store System Adapts to Your Child's Needs
Socialization Kitchens
The Robert Lange Concept Kitchen Makes You Interact With Others
Suitcase Cabinets
The Unique Tassenkast by Lotty Lindeman
Missing Piece Furniture
Ethan Huber Designs Geometric Living Room Gems
Volcanic Fashion
The Limedrop SS11 Collection is 'Far From Home'
Stackable Kitchens
One Pallet Kitchen's Eco-Friendly Components are Easily Transported
Metal Nest Exteriors
The Manny Building is Covered in Aluminum Bars
Pureed Paper Drawers
Debbie Wijskamp's Eco-Friendly Paperpulp Cabinets
Educational Shoe Shops
The New Balance Experience Store Provides a Valuable History Lesson
Eco-Friendly Lighthouses
Christensen & Co Arkitekter's Green Lighthouse Project
Cheese Grater Seating
Ricardo Garza Marcos' 'Lo' Lounger is Smoother Than it Looks
Brick by Brick Shelves
The Ora-Ito 'Ecco' Unit Lends an Urban Studio Feel to Your Home
Family Tree Architecture
San Diego's Lee Residence is Built Around a Tree
3d Illusion Shelves
The Bjorn Jorund Blikstad Imeuble is Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Uncomfortable Furniture Ads
AXN's Campaign Tells You to "Relax. If You Can"
Punching Bag Furniture
The Champ Sofa Lets You Take Some Anger Out on Your Upholstery
Exotically Intricate Carpets
New Moon Rugs by John Kurtz Are Culturally Beautiful
Reinvented Reindeer Design
Nendo Antler Armchair is Perfect for Christmas Parties
Witch Doctor Furniture
Ex-Boyfriends & Girlfriends Should Avoid the Voodoo Chair
Toothpick-Like Shoehorns
The Nendo Shoehorn Minimalizes the Classic Design
Pompom Carpets
A Uniquely Decorated Rug by Hugo Zumbühl for Ruckstuhl
Wordy Furniture
Table by Toshinori Kamiya is Literary Furniture
Retro Spacecraft Entrances
The Rocket House by Johnnygoodlife
Drug-Riddled Rugs
Dan Golden Designs Carpets Inspired by Prescription Medication
Chore-Saving Cupboards
The Drip Dry Cabinets Make Washing Dishes Slightly Less Painful
Squiggly Sound Shelves
The LED Sound Shelf Is A Funky Place for an Audio Collection