8 Scandinavian Cabins That Master the Art of Minimalism

To achieve a spacious feel in the living/dining room, Berg drew design inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s use of the "gallery," a low-ceilinged entrance corridor that leads to a vaulted room, which feels taller and more open due to the architectural principle of compression and release. Oiled white pine makes the vaulted rooms feel light and bright even during long, dark winters.