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Designer Scott Newkirk's off-the-grid, 300-square-foot cabin in Sullivan County, New York, features this rustic sleeping porch for guests. No air conditioning required. Via NY Magazine.

The elements include a Nelson bench, Kuba fabric pillows, a striped cotton dhurrie, and simple cots. The excellent blog Fibercopia features a source for Kuba pillows: Haba Na Haba, which offers a huge selection of handmade pillow covers made from natural-dyed, hand woven raffia adored with flat-weave appliques. All sales benefit at-risk youth in Tanzania; prices range from $74.95 to $85.95..

Below: The iconic Nelson Platform Bench with maple slats, a licensed classic from Herman Miller, available in three lengths; $699 to $849 at DWR.

Below: Madeline Weinrib striped cotton flatweave Vice rug, available in six sizes. For a list of retailers, go to Madeline Weinrib.

Below: Utility Canvas' natural-colored Quilted Canvas Coverlet has a sturdy camplike appeal; $236 for the twin size at Utility Canvas.

Below: Japanese camping outfitter Snow Peak offers this High Tension Cot for $299.

Below: L.L. Bean offers the Camp Comfort Cot for $79.95; extra-long is $89.95.

Below: For the camping purist: the Olive Drab Canvas and Wood cot is $74.95 at School Uniforms.