The Family Cabin: Inspiration for Camps, Cottages, and Cabins [Hardcover]

VOTED BEST INTERIOR DESIGN BOOK OF 2017 BY LIBRARY JOURNAL

Since the beginning of the 20th century, cabin retreats have held a unique place in the lives and lore of many American families. InThe Family Cabin,author and cabinologist Dale Mulfingerexplores the role that cabins have had and continue to have in family bonding and as a repository for family history, nostalgia, and cherished memories.?

• This collection brings together 37 new and old cabins from across North America as inspiration for anyone who desires a peaceful retreat of their own.?
• 300 lush, full-color photographs and 78 illustrations throughout the book capture the aesthetics of place and design that have allowed cabins to become an enduring symbol of rugged American individualism and self-reliance.

Whether nestled in the mountains, tucked deep in the woods, or built along the water's edge, the ideals of the cabin extend just as well into the 21st century as they did in the past.

Dale Mulfinger is the friend you invite to your cabin before it's built. He shares your passion for simple and functional space. He understands your need to have a cabin and he knows your family before you ever meet. Dale assures us that spending time at a cabin is a good thing to do.

For over four generations, sporting cabins have been an important part of the L.L. Bean family. They have served as a focal point for family togetherness, fond memories and a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Through these experiences, I know firsthand the sense of rejuvenation and enrichment that can only come from time spent in a cabin with family and friends, and Mr. Mulfinger's new book captures the essence of this sentiment and so much more.

Architect and cabinologist Dale Mulfinger possesses an intuitive sense about the deep affection we hold for our cabins. MulfinglÏ