Country Cabin Decorating

Use nature as your guide when decorating a country cabin.

Consider both function and comfort when decorating a country cabin. Sturdy furniture, heavy blankets and usable accessories enhance the charm and add warmth and comfort on cool, quiet nights. The rustic nature of a cabin in the country calls for stylish decor elements that preserve a strong sense of the outdoors.

Instructions

1. Select accent colors that reflect your cabin's exterior and complement the walls. Most people who live in cabins prefer the look and feel of exposed logs and ceiling beams. While most home decorating first calls for painting rooms, decorating a country cabin is about selecting the right furnishings and accessories. When deciding on colors and patterns, look no further than out your own window for inspiration. A landscape painting of your region may help you select the right shades of blues and greens. Consider accenting the natural colors of wood, iron and stone with earthy reds and pale yellows for a pleasant yet noticeable contrast.

2. Find furniture that makes you want to curl up by a fire. Country cabin furniture uses local materials and is traditionally handcrafted. Chairs don't need to match tables and shelves. In fact, different styles and unique furniture pieces help create a cozy, one-of-a-kind look. If you're not up for making your own couch, local furniture shops and craft markets often sell rustic furniture.

3. Accessorize your cabin with functional country style. Look for quilts you can drape over a couch or curl up in. Country homes typically featuring hanging quilts, but cabins are often drafty and it's nice to have quilts you can put to good use. Hang iron pots in the kitchen. You'll save storage space and add an effortless rustic touch to a favorite family meeting spot. When possible, keep glass jars with canned fruits and vegetables, and baskets of fresh produce where they can be seen.

4. Decorate your walls with family photos, hiking sticks and area maps. Include favorite books on your selves, bird-watching guides and photography books on the outdoors. Use area rugs to add warmth and texture to your cabin. Rugs come in a number of styles from hand-woven to soft braided rugs. You'll feel more at home when you're surrounded with reminders of everything you enjoy about the country.

References

• Crooked Creek Country
• Log Cabin Rustic Styles
• Rustic Lodge Lifestyle

Resources

• Rocky Mountain Cabin Decor