Sunset's Cabin Plan Book

The American West as your building lot. This is not merely a pattern book but a manifesto for escaping the city and creating something permanent in the wild. Sunset magazine, the bible of Western living, gathered architects and builders to present cabin designs that honor their settings - whether tucked into mountains or overlooking lakes. The plans range from modest one-room shelters to ambitious compounds, each one designed to blend indoor comfort with outdoor exposure: wide porches, generous windows, and layouts that let nature pour in. Whether you dream of a weekend retreat or a summer-long escape, this book offers the practical guidance and the romantic vision to make it real. It captures a particular American longing: to stake a claim in the landscape and build something that belongs there.