August 2026 | Insighed Designs

I can’t believe we’re finally here, folks! The last room on the main level of the cabin…the kitchen! I have been dreaming about this spot for years and in so many different ways. And this is where we’ve landed! Classic cabin green kitchen cabinets with a dark countertop and timeless ivory subway tile for the backsplash. The natural wood dining table and unlacquered brass fixtures will age to perfection.

The priority on the lake side of the cabin will always be the lake view. In the same way that windows wrapped the living room sofa, the kitchen windows wrap around the corner along with the cabinets. A small dining table sits in the crook of the L shape and doubles as an island would for extra prep space. A shallow pantry is recessed into the bathroom space to provide extra food and cleaning supply storage (more on that later!).

We maximized that view by electing for giant windows and base cabinets only. Since we don’t need a big refrigerator, the drawer versions work better overall. We’ve placed them next to the pantry wall on the far left side of the stove. The range will not have a traditional hood vent, but instead will have a downdraft or discreet vent in the ceiling. The basic shape of the globe pendant lights provide for a minimal distruption to the view.

And yes, I acknowledge that having a giant green sofa across the room from a bunch of green cabinets makes for a whole lot of green in this one space. But I’m okay with that because green is not just a trend for me – it’s literally my favorite color. I went back and forth so many times on these cabinets and was certain that would be black. But as much as I loved the look, it just didn’t feel right in the end. But black accents in the countertop and dining chairs? Yes, please! And can we have a moment for those rugs?!?! I didn’t want the space to feel too formal, so I went for a punch of fun color on the floors. And I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Speaking of adding an element of fun – check out the wallpaper in the pantry! So many of the other rooms had a fun wallpaper element, but I did not want to distract from the main focus of this big open room – the view. So I tucked that wallpaper moment behind the pantry doors! I love the playful aspect of this, especially in combination with the green of the cabinets and colorful runner rug.

But wait…shame on me for breaking my first rule of design. A room has to function first, right?! Right. Rest assured this pantry is more than just cute, folks. I wanted a space to house canned food and other staples along with cleaning supplies. All tucked behind some old french doors with pleated curtains for another touch of the casual cabin life.

Well, folks. Here we are….we’ve reached the end of the road. Thank you for coming along this journey with me! While I don’t have a preview photo, I do have at least one more issue in the works. Stay tuned and enjoy this view in the meantime!

Are you dreaming of your own new kitchen? We can help! You can choose from our basic kitchen + bathroom package with 8 standard items or customize your package to change / add catalog items. You can also add space planning or work with us in person if you are within 25 miles of Madison, WI!

Each of our designs come with a photorealistic image of the room, design narrative, and a clickable catalog. You can then do the work yourself or give a copy to contractors for comparable bids!

We’ve made it to the living room, folks! Now you can sit down, put your feet up, and enjoy the view. I have a feeling THIS is where I will spend most of my time at the cabin. Whether it’s by myself with a book or a slumber party with friends, this is the best seat in the cabin.

This giant green sectional sofa is the heart of the room, and for good reason. It allows two people to fully stretch out, which is the only way I like to be. Side note: I realized recently that as a kid I often ended up lying on the floor because I had to share the couch with my sister and there was never enough room to stretch out. Which is probably why I will absolutely find you the longest sofa your room can handle.

But I digress…this sofa is great for both a couple people and a bunch of friends. It can be a decent spot for two overnight guests by itself or could also hold a queen-sized bed for guests. And need I mention it’s beautiful to boot?! I debated a lot about the color of this sofa and really wanted to avoid using a deep emerald green because it has gotten trendy. But I’ve literally been dreaming about this big green sofa for many, many years. And I finally decided that I’m not going to not choose something I love for my home just because a lot of other people have chosen it, too. I love how it contrasts with the black and white patterned rug and provides the perfect backdrop for more pattern and color in the throw pillows. I went with a medium toned leather for the side chair to coordinate with the wood furniture pieces in the room.

I do wish there were more space across from the sofa for two side chairs, but this is the challenge of a smaller cabin. Sometimes you have to make a choice. And this time I chose one big comfy chair instead of two smaller chairs. I just couldn’t imagine someone wanting to sit and chat for hours in a small (read: uncomfortable) arm chair. I want to be able to sit crisscross or sideways with my legs over one of the arms or with my feet up (on the coffee table? Maybe I should tuck an ottoman under there, eh?). I feel like this chair should be reserved for introverts during parties – anyone else?

So the introverts don’t get to watch the movie? Have no fear…even though the big comfy chair will be heavy, these magic moving sliders will make it super simple to rotate the chair around and back for good viewing.

While this view could never compete with the lake on the other side of the room, it’s pretty good in its own right! Like I have in all the other rooms, I’m going to find a pretty way to infuse closed storage. And like in the bathroom, this is two separate furniture pieces placed side by side. With another all-drawer design, we have maximized space for all the extra pillows and blankets needed for our overnight guests. Plus the top provides the perfect spot for a record player and a bit of décor.

A reward for making it this far: a sneak peak at the kitchen coming up next!

Are you dreaming of a bathroom remodel? We can help! You can choose from our basic kitchen + bathroom package with 8 standard items or customize your package to change / add catalog items. You can also add space planning or work with us in person if you are within 25 miles of Madison, WI!

Each of our designs come with a photorealistic image of the room, design narrative, and a clickable catalog. You can then do the work yourself or give a copy to contractors for comparable bids!

My future cabin: the kitchen

My future cabin: the living room

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