7 Ways to Make Your Cabin’s Outdoor Spaces More Inviting

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log cabin with outdoor hammock

One of the best aspects of many cabin homes is that they offer a stellar opportunity to enjoy nature. And when you take some time to cultivate beautiful outdoor spaces around your cabin, then you can increase that enjoyment tenfold.

The beauty of Mother Nature is that you don’t need to do much to make the most of all that she has to offer. Nature is inherently stunning, so all it takes is a little bit of thought and care to cultivate the perfect outdoor space that you and your loved ones will enjoy for years to come.

 

Plant Flowers

outdoor flower box

What better way to maximize nature than by planting some of the most beautiful treasures it has to offer? AKA flowers. If your cabin is nestled in the woods, then the soil probably doesn’t lend itself to thriving flowers. However, you can easily add pretty flowers by way of raised garden beds, oversized planters, and window and railing flower boxes.

Create Illuminated Pathways

lighted wood pathway

Not only do dedicated pathways and trails make it a lot easier to explore your outdoor space, but they’re also incredibly inviting, especially when paired with glowing lights. Consider creating pathways leading from your cabin to its most frequented outdoor areas, like a fire pit, driveway, and gazebo or pergola. Then, line them with lights to create a whimsical, welcoming way for people to enjoy these areas night and day.

 

Hang String Lights

outdoor edison patio lights

Speaking of lights, when it comes to creating magical outdoor experiences, you really can’t have too many of them. If you have a covered outdoor area, then you can make it that much more enjoyable by stringing it up with some glowing garden lights. You can also string smaller lights in your trees to add a little more magic to your outdoor space.

 

Tie Up Some Hammocks

outdoor hammock in the woods

After you create a beautiful ambiance with lights and flowers, you’ll want a place to sit back, relax, and enjoy it all—and hammocks are the perfect way to do that. Unobtrusive and all kinds of comfy, hammocks are the perfect addition to any outdoor space. Depending on your surroundings, you can tie them directly to trees or buy standalone versions, placing them anywhere you see fit.

 

Add a Beautiful Fire Pit or Outdoor Fireplace

outdoor patio space with fire pit

Now, there’s definitely nothing wrong with a basic, good ol’ fashioned fire pit that you dig into the ground, but if you’re looking for something a bit more elegant, then an outdoor fireplace or above-ground fire pit is the way to go. They come in endless shapes and styles, so it’s easy to find the perfect complement to your outdoor aesthetic.

Invest in an Outdoor Shower

outdoor shower head

If your cabin is located near a beach or lake, then you already know how easy it is for sand and dirt to attach to wet bodies and make its way into your home. Adding an outdoor shower gives people an easy way to rinse off dirt and debris so they don’t track it into your beautiful cabin.

 

Consider a Pergola or Gazebo

outdoor gazebo patio space with lake view

If you plan to spend a lot of time outside, enjoying meals and hanging out with loved ones, then a covered area, like a pergola or gazebo, is a worthwhile investment. They look amazing when outfitted with garden lights and creeping plants, providing a welcome invitation for you and your guests to make memories over games and a tasty meal.

 

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