Before
& after:

By LIZ MIRISOLA Image Credit: Elizabeth Mirisola

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“We had actually never visited when I proclaimed,

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“When we first saw her, she was 360-degree wood—

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“Our reno process began with a coat of white paint

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“We have sourced numerous pieces from local vintage stores and makers,

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“My favorite room has to be the sun room.

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

“The reno has been ongoing for nearly
1.5 years,

All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola All Photos Credited to: Elizabeth Mirisola

Before
& after:

An Already Cozy
Cabin Got a Gorgeous, Budget Renovation

Liz and Ted had been living in New York City for 10-plus years, working the typical high-stress, long-hour grind of jobs in marketing and finance. They were looking for a way to improve their quality of life—and the Catskills were calling.

“We had actually never visited when I proclaimed,

‘Let’s buy an A-frame in the Catskills. Let’s do it in the next
five years!” says Liz.

The couple bought a little 1950s summer cabin a little over a year ago, after a very painful and drawn out purchase process which almost fell through multiple times.

floors, walls, ceilings… everything! Every window was blocked by heavy curtains, and the space desperately needed love.” Liz explains.

“When we first saw her, she was 360-degree wood—

“We could immediately tell the bones were solid and fell in love with the pitched ceilings (as close to my beloved A-frame architecture as we could find).”

and that took us about 95 percent of the way to our goal, although we did need to completely renovate the kitchen and two baths.”

“Our reno process began with a coat of white paint

“Our most important goal with our renovation was to respect the house’s charm by using materials, colors, and pieces that complement the unique architecture. Our second priority was to create a space that was overwhelmingly comfortable, while still being beautiful.”

which really make this house feel like a celebration of the unique craftsmanship and appreciation for history that define the Hudson Valley and Catskills.”

“We have sourced numerous pieces from local vintage stores and makers,

“We had a very limited budget, but we refused to bring in pieces that were made of cheap materials or wouldn’t stand the test of time. If we went with ‘big box’ stores, we ensured the designs and materials were sound—solid wood, natural fabrics, and elegant shapes.”

It is one of the few rooms we left unpainted, because the large windows let in so much light. We were challenged with how to furnish the space without blocking the views, which meant finding very low to the ground, slim-profile furniture.”

“My favorite room has to be the sun room.

and will probably continue for a while longer, but we think it is worth the wait.”

“The reno has been ongoing for nearly
1.5 years,

Before & after:

An Already Cozy Cabin Got a Gorgeous, Budget Renovation

Liz and Ted had been living in New York City for 10-plus years, working the typical high-stress, long-hour grind of jobs in marketing and finance. They were looking for a way to improve their quality of life—and the Catskills were calling.

“We had actually never visited when I proclaimed,

‘Let’s buy an A-frame in the Catskills. Let’s do it in the next five years!” says Liz.

The couple bought a little 1950s summer cabin a little over a year ago, after a very painful and drawn out purchase process which almost fell through multiple times.

floors, walls, ceilings… everything! Every window was blocked by heavy curtains, and the space desperately needed love.” Liz explains.

“When we first saw her, she was 360-degree wood—

“We could immediately tell the bones were solid and fell in love with the pitched ceilings (as close to my beloved A-frame architecture as we could find).”

and that took us about 95 percent of the way to our goal, although we did need to completely renovate the kitchen and two baths.”

“Our reno process began with a coat of white paint

“Our most important goal with our renovation was to respect the house’s charm by using materials, colors, and pieces that complement the unique architecture. Our second priority was to create a space that was overwhelmingly comfortable, while still being beautiful.”

which really make this house feel like a celebration of the unique craftsmanship and appreciation for history that define the Hudson Valley and Catskills.”

“We have sourced numerous pieces from local vintage stores and makers,

“We had a very limited budget, but we refused to bring in pieces that were made of cheap materials or wouldn’t stand the test of time. If we went with ‘big box’ stores, we ensured the designs and materials were sound—solid wood, natural fabrics, and elegant shapes.”

It is one of the few rooms we left unpainted, because the large windows let in so much light. We were challenged with how to furnish the space without blocking the views, which meant finding very low to the ground, slim-profile furniture.”

“My favorite room has to be the sun room.

and will probably continue for a while longer, but we think it is worth the wait.”

“The reno has been ongoing for nearly 1.5 years,

Before
& after:

An Already Cozy
Cabin Got a Gorgeous, Budget Renovation

‘Let’s buy an A-frame in the Catskills. Let’s do it in the next
five years!” says Liz.

“The reno has been ongoing for nearly
1.5 years,