Prefab cabins are unique not just in design but also in the atmosphere they project. They are warm, inviting, and relaxing and can be the perfect getaway when you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Sure, shopping for a home can be fun, but it can quickly take a toll on you if you don’t know where to start. There is no denying that home buying is a big investment decision, and you can’t afford to get it wrong.
This article will list some of the best prefab cabins for your consideration. But here is what you need to consider first before you can begin your search.
If you have read this far, don’t blink because you are just an inch away from your dream cabin home.
The following are some of the best prefabs you can own today.
Koto has teamed up with Abodu to introduce a Californian twist to Scandinavian simplicity.
The Koto Abodu cabin is an attempt to marry California’s coastal influence with Koto’s award-winning design. Its minimalistic, timeless interior design features high-end Scandinavian furniture from Wolf and Fisher & Payket. Curated furniture, external docking, and landscaping are other features that are available.
With less than $200,000, you will get an entire cabin complete with modernized furnishing and quality appliances-all in just two weeks. The layout features a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. The glass walls extend from the wall to the ceiling, bridging the gap between the outdoors and indoors.
You’re free to customize the house to your liking, including choosing which cladding materials to install, which furnishes to use, and which furniture to buy. You may also include additional fixtures such as solar panels.
The minimalistic design and construction of the Ark-Shelter will allow you to live in harmony with nature. With no fixed foundations, you can set it up wherever you go. This house features a living area, a sleeping room, and a kitchen. And you get to have it in two days.
The walls are the only barrier separating you from nature, and the large windows will treat you to an outdoor experience from the comfort of your living room.
If you’re environmentally conscious, you will love this cabin because it is designed to consume as little as possible while making zero impact on the environment. What’s more, it’s made of sustainable wood and can produce its own electricity.
Cabin One homes are pre-assembled and delivered to your preferred site as a single unit. Still, you can customize them to fit your personal preferences. They are made from sustainable materials and include a kitchen, bedroom area, one bathroom, intelligent storage solutions, and built-in appliances.
The daylight bathroom is spacious and flooded with natural light, and you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the sky at night through the skylight above your cozy bed.
And that’s not all. You get the freedom to incorporate your furnishing ideas. The icing on the cake is that the cabin integrates smart controls to suit your personal preferences. See a 3D tour here.
Each cabin is 11.25 x 3.43m and features a timber frame construction insulated with cellulose, triple glazed wood-aluminum windows, and three-layer spruce interior walls. A photovoltaic system fitted on the roof produces roughly 60 percent of the cabin’s energy requirements, with the rest coming from the local infrastructure.
The Avrame DUO comes in an A-frame. Its eye-catching design gives it a unique aesthetic quality, which is sure to turn heads. You have to choose from among four different floorplans (DUO 57, DUO 75, DUO 100, and DUO 120).
It will take four months to construct a model to completion from the time of choosing the design until the last day of construction. Your kitchen, living room, and bathroom will sit on the ground floor while the loft houses will act as the sleeping area.
DUO Cabins fall somewhere between a full-size house and a tiny house and could serve as your home office, summer cabin, small office, granny annexes, starter home, or coffee shop.
Node’s vision is to create Eco-friendly homes and, consequently, a greener planet. They are passionate about sustainability, and their cabins are built with non-toxic materials. Additionally, they feature energy-efficient systems and rainwater collection systems. With Node’s Trillium Series, you can finally go off-grid while helping offset the social cost of carbon.
These environmentally friendly homes are state of the art and are designed to last for more than 100 years. You get to choose between four different sizes of space and can customize them according to your family needs.
All you need to do is make a reservation, and your home will be ready in one to eight weeks once all the permits are approved. Node will handle the assembly process, but you have the option of hiring your contractor. And if you’re worried about cost surprises, they will give you a price guarantee to ensure no additional costs emerge along the way.
Backcountry Hut Company is one of the best cabin designers in the game — the company won the Canadian Architect Award of Excellence in 2016 for its housing designs.
If you decide to go with BHC, you will get to choose from three modular design options depending on your desired floor area: SYSTEM 01, SYSTEM 02, SYSTEM 03.
The smallest option covers a 10’ by 10’ area with space for a loft above the ground floor, but it can only accommodate a single bedroom. The second option offers a flexible floor plan with an 18.5’ by 10’ ground area plus a loft above and could accommodate a small group or family. The third option features the original backcountry hut concept, which is a two-story cabin with an 18.5’ by 10’ floor area. This is the most adaptable option.
These structures are simply and efficiently designed and are constructed using eco-friendly materials. If you value environmental conservation, you will appreciate the company’s zero waste policy and its commitment to using space and energy efficiently.
In the gallery above you can see the bigger cabins, SYSTEM 02 and SYSTEM 03.
The Monocabin is a baby of Mandalaki Studio in Rhodes, Greece.
Like the Ark-Shelter, it aspires to create a functional cabin with the least impact on the environment as possible and thus adopts a minimalist design while constructing using sustainable material such as hemp walls. Solar panels act as an alternative source for clean energy.
The Monocabin features a bright white exterior finish. You have four design models to choose from, but you have to wait for three months to have it ready. The interior space is connected to the exterior through the large windows and skylights, allowing you to interact with nature intimately.
Unlike other cabin options on this list, the Everywhere Shelter Co. Ayfraym cabins are not modular. However, they compensate by providing a variety of options available at different price points.
The standard Ayfraym features an A-frame cabin with an area of 1,943 square feet. Its specifications include two bathrooms, two bedrooms, three large walkout decks, vaulted ceilings, and large custom windows. On a lazy afternoon, you can relax at the upper loft enjoying the outside view through the lookout windows.
The Ayfraym plus model has an additional two-car garage and more space upstairs. No more walking in the cold from your house to the car. You can also squeeze in a couch and a TV upstairs. Afryam Tiny resembles the standard option but only has one bedroom and one bathroom. It will take three to six months to plan and construct a single model to completion.
Are you looking for a quick modular home installation? M.A.DI. Home offers fast installation providing you with a premium modular home after 8 to 15 days on-site.
Their homes are comfortable and adaptable and will align with your vision and budget. You have the freedom to create a stunning house wherever you want, whether in the city or rural area, in the woods, or by the sea.
You can also add your personal touch by choosing the size of the room or the type of materials based on your personal preferences. M.A.DI. Home allows you to choose from among three design options: While only measuring 35m2, the one unit can be utilized in various ways. The double unit measures 70m2 and could fit a couple, while the triple unit has endless possibilities owing to its size (104m2). You could fit an extra bedroom and more living space.
The Indigo cabin by Woonpioniers allows you to construct your personalized prefab cabin with more freedom than ever before for customization. Their prefabricated elements feature a ‘’moment-fixed’’ bend, creating more options in floor plan division.
The elements are made from cellulose-filled laminated timber beams for extra strength. The good thing is that you can come up with a variety of design options ranging from a small studio to a large family house, depending on your needs. The roof, interior, and façade have numerous finishing options too.
Woonpioners employs a holistic approach focusing on energy efficiency, environmental impact, and biomaterials. The company’s flexibility enables them to accommodate your individual needs and environmental considerations.
Though they mostly co-design the interior with the client, they can also leave you to finish the interior according to your personal preferences.
We understand that you don’t want to waste a lot of time on this but take a moment to think about the following things before picking your prefab cabin.
Customization options will vary depending on the company. Some may provide an already existing floorplan, only allowing you to make minor modifications such as color, choice of appliances, and finishes.
Other companies may involve you from the start, accommodating your preferences on key aspects of the design, such as floor plan division and choice of materials.
Before you even figure out what house to buy, you need to know where it will be built first. If you’re buying land, you must make sure that everything has been settled. The layout of the land also matters. If there’s a slope, you may need to level the area first before any structure must be put up.
The simplest way of saying this is that you should only buy a house you can afford. In simple terms, stick to your budget. Remember that you must be flexible during budgeting because there will be additional costs.
Don’t just factor in the house because there will be taxes, insurance, and repairs. Furthermore, the base cost does not include modifications, preparing the site, and getting permits.
The size of the prefab cabin you go for should obviously depend on the space available, your personal needs and preferences, and of course, your budget.
Before settling on a design, consider both appeal and functionality. Do not be carried away by mere looks. If the house doesn’t fit your lifestyle or needs, you will wish you never purchased it in the first place.
Many companies have stepped in to quench the demand for affordable and customizable cabins and are coming up with efficient methods of construction, cheaper materials, and out of this world designs. Prefab cabins are now available in different sizes, price ranges, and different designs.
All the prefab cabins on this list are ripe for your picking. But if you’re looking for the fastest builders, we recommend M.A.DI. Home.
If you want value for money, Backcountry Hut Company will not disappoint. Avrame takes the prize for the most attractive designs.
Buying a home is a big decision, and you need all the information you can get. Whatever decision you make, ensure that you have considered all the options, and examined all the facts. You will not be disappointed in doing due diligence.
Very interested would like to schedule a web meeting. Thank you Tonya Arizona
Hi Tonya, a web meeting for?
I’m interested in a cabin for a permanent home in Illinois,are there builders in my area?
I think it would be best to first pick the design you like and then contact the companies we’ve mentioned. They will know where they can supply/install.
Can these be built in cold places
For sure, insulation is a high priority for these builders, for sure.
What is it you’re interested in?
How much per sq foot?
Depends on the cabin. Each supplier has its own price. We left links for all of them. Hope it helps.
TheCoolist is a mood board for your headspace. Always on trend with a flair for DIY, we bring you the best in design, style, crafts, and general intrigue. Curate your cool with TheCoolist’s reviews, round-ups, and deep dives.
© 2022 thecoolist.com - All Rights Reserved
TheCoolist.com is operated by Bon Ventures SRL, a registered company in Romania (Company No. 37394109), Str. Barbu Vacarescu 164A, Cladirea C1, 020285, Bucharest. Telephone +40 745 310 155