Come In, Sit Down.
Come In, Sit Down.
Photo by Alanna Hale.
Wood sculptor Ido Yoshimoto’s Inverness, California, cabin exudes comfort and welcome. When Yoshimoto, godson of legendary sculptor J.B. Blunk, acquired the 1980s-era structure, it was abandoned and in rough shape. He remade the cabin using wood scraps from his art studio and filled it with handcrafted furniture and objects he collected while traveling or that were made by artist friends and family. The result is a dwelling that’s deeply inviting, with warm wood playing a central role. Yoshimoto, who began as an arborist, showcases various grains throughout, from the floor to the window frames to the tables and benches. In addition, he’s filled his living room, pictured here, with homey necessities like textiles, books, candles, ceramics—some by his father, Rick Yoshimoto—and a fluffy rug. The cumulative result is a room that invites visitors to enter, look around, and stay a while.
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