Colonial

Colonial with center chimney

Traditional American colonial houses are clean and simple. Similar to the homes colonists lived in back in England, they’re rectangular, typically two stories, and fairly symmetrical. They have steep, side-gabled roofs, which means the triangular portion of the roof is only visible from the sides. Traditionally built with wood, these homes were only one room deep and two or three rooms wide, with either one massive, central fireplace or fireplaces at both ends of the house.

In our modern version, you can choose from a center chimney Colonial — Hauskaa or Modern Classic Candle Holder — Hauskaa with a side chimney.

Farmhouse

Red Farmhouse and outbuildings in Vermont

The farmhouse evolved from practical, daily needs of its inhabitants. Using local wood on hand, the typical New England connected farm complex evolves as a family grows. The "big house" which acts as the standard living quarters connects to the "little house", which contains the kitchen area. Joining that would be the "back house," which was traditionally a wagon house. A barn would then be added so the farm chores could be done without need to brave harsh weather. The resulting rambling and eclectic design tell a unique story of continuous improvement, prosperity, and hope.

Modern lines meet country style in our Farmhouse — Hauskaa. This timeless house is handcrafted from solid hardwood. Each piece is beautifully finished by hand and built to pass down through the generations.

Cottage

White cottage in Burke, Vermont.

A cottage is not just a little house; it's a feeling that envelops you like a warm embrace. It's a place where time seems to slow down, and the world outside fades into the background. That irresistible allure of a rustic existence is captured in its simple shape.

Cottage — Hauskaa is a modern interpretation of this age-old structure. Consider it a little reminder of the joys of simple living. Add a candle in the copper chimney to casting a soft, romantic glow over any room.

Sugarhouse

Sugarhouse in Cambridgeport, VT

Sugarhouses, also known as a sugar shack, sap houses, or sugar cabins, are exclusive to Eastern Canada and northern New England where the sap that’s collected from sugar maple trees is boiled down to make maple syrup. This sweet flow of sap only happens for 4-6 weeks a year between winter and spring, and you shouldn’t miss what happens during Vermont’s sweetest season.  After all, there are over 1,500 wooden sugar shacks in the state and only 251 towns in Vermont.  Everyone should witness the labor of love that goes into making our beloved maple syrup.  You’ll never look at your pancakes the same.

The petit Hauskaa Sugarhouse is big on charm with its dark, rich color and shiny copper chimney.

Schoolhouse

The Hathorne School is a beautifully preserved, one-room schoolhouse in Bridport, VT. Built in 1860.

The one-room schoolhouse was once a signature of the American education landscape. They were small wooden buildings where children of all ages were taught by one teacher. The house plans did not incorporate windows in the wall opposite the main door, so as not to backlight the teacher or blackboard writing. Large side windows allowed natural daylight to illuminate the building even on cloudy or rainy days.

Our Schoolhouse is top of its class with a belfry that is flush to the front gable. It makes a great gift for an educator that says they are valued and appreciated.

Hipped Roof

The Inn at Mountain View Farm started at the creamery for 19th century Manhattan hotelier Elmer Darling. His 7,000 acre farm supplied the best meats and dairy Vermont had to offer to the city folk.

The hipped roof has its ends inclined, as well as the sides. This shelters the house in an elegant, timeless embrace. That gently pitched roof, with its weathered wood, offers shelter from passing rain or sharp wind, creating a perfect cocoon for those who live there.

Hygge Hip House embodies that feeling of coziness. We captured the Danish concept of Hygge - a feeling of comfort, contentment, and well-being through simple and everyday experiences- in this little candlestick holder.

Midcentury Modern Ranch

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Church

Iconic New England church in Stowe village at autumn in Vermont.

New England’s churches constitute a diverse and distinctly American architecture of community and change. Their designs responded to the civic and spiritual yearnings of a young, ambitious, seeker nation, inventing itself on the go. Churches provided some of the first built expressions of community and centers for community life. Simple, unitary forms make these buildings visually arresting and give their main spaces power to unify. Whether located in an urban center or in an out-of-the-way place, this house of worship is instantly recognizable.

We simplified the traditional steeple and streamlined of Church candleholder in solid wood handmade in Vermont — Hauskaa to exemplify the compact, eloquent beauty of this stately structure. Simple, round holes are precisely drilled through the wood of the steeple on the Hauskaa version to emulate a clock face on all four sides.

Barn

Barns with weathervanes at the Inn at Mountain View in East Burke, VT.

Barns have been around for centuries and have been used for various purposes. The first barns built in America came from design ideas brought over from England by the colonists. These were simple, open structures built with timber-frame construction. In New England, English barns were further adapted into larger, timber-framed structures. These wooden barns have large sliding doors on either of the gable ends, with large areas for livestock on either side of a central hallway. Cupolas were added to bring in fresh air for the animals tended there.

Barn — Hauskaa captures the rustic charm of this hard-working wooden house structure in a functional candlestick holder.

Covered Bridge

Covered bridge in a field of dandelions in Vermont.

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