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Rustic modern cabin: what to do with the walls?

12 years ago

We are building a small(ish) cottage in the woods, on a small lake. I want the cabin to be appropriately rustic, but my style preference is generally modern.

We are considering concrete floors, to provide an effective thermal mass for passive solar heat, and for radiant floor heat. Might still go with wood floors though.

I'm pretty sure I want wood panel ceilings.

What about the walls? Options to my mind are:

- white painted boards
- birch plywood panels
- reclaimed barn board (perhaps just as accent on a few walls?)
- I'd prefer to limit drywall, I don't really find it appropriate for a cottage setting

Any other ideas or preferences out there?

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