Modern Cabin Decor Ideas For Your Home Away From Home

If you’ve got your own cabin or are considering purchasing a cabin home for sale, one of the most exciting things to do will be decorating your new vacation home! If you’re wondering, "how do you decorate a cozy cabin?" or "how can I make my cabin look nice?", here are a few suggestions for how to infuse cabincore design into your cabin home - or home away from home - without looking cheesy or drab. 

The key to capturing a modern rustic aesthetic is to keep it simple, focus on textures, and stick to a natural inspired color palette. Your cabin in the woods should be an extension of the nature that surrounds it! 

Lean into natural materials

When it comes time to choose finishes for your cabin home, stone and wood will play off of each other nicely and give your home a grounded, natural vibe instantly. Wood pieces with a live edge are even better because they add additional texture to your design. 

If you’re going to be using tile in your kitchen or bathrooms, consider something with a texture to it. A simple smooth tile will fall flat, so instead choose something with an imperfect edge, color variations, or slightly beveled texture to add a more natural feel. 

Use black accents

Most cabin homes like the classic log cabin have tons of pine and other woods incorporated into their design. The best way to make your interior decor pop against that wood is with black finishes and accents. The black will bring out the knots in the wood and contrast nicely with your natural textures and elements throughout.

Add a few antiques

We’re not suggesting you pile your shelves with dozens of trinkets and tchotchkes, but a few well-loved antiques will naturally fit in with the laid back, lived-in vibes at your cabin home. 

If you’re a sports lover, consider vintage skis. Grandma’s copper tea kettle, an old clay pitcher, or vintage-inspired appliances will give your cabin a comfy cozy vibe without looking worn down or tired. Striking the balance between modern and lived-in is key!  

Warm colors for the win

Most cabins feature plenty of wood accents and the best color palette to match includes cream, tan, ivory, and clay. Picking out the natural tones in the building materials of your cabin and translating them into your decor will help create a cohesive design that’s inviting and stylish. Warm tones will keep you warm while you curl up by the fireplace! 

Cool gray tones are on their way out and can come off flat and dated in your cozy cabin oasis. If you want to incorporate an accent color, try sage green or jade for the ultimate tie in with the greenery outdoors. 

Always add texture

Whether it’s a leather stool, hide rug, chunky knit blanket, or a furry throw, always look for ways to add texture to any room in your cabin. Adding texture helps fill in the blanks in your decor and adds depth to just about any space. Plus it provides tons of opportunities to add more cozy spaces for lounging, reading, and relaxing. 

Adding texture on top of traditional rustic cabin furniture simply takes each piece to the next level!

Curate some copper

Metal copper accents are another great way to add texture and more warm colors to your cabin decor. Not quite gold, copper is a warmer metal that can integrate seamlessly into your cabin design in the kitchen, as hardware accents in your bathrooms, or even as light fixtures in any room.

Copper works with browns, blacks, wood, and natural tones so it fits perfectly with just about any cabin design scheme. Hammered copper in particular is a great option because it adds that extra element of texture with a more lived-in feel, versus something that’s brand new and shiny. 

Don’t overthink it! 

When in doubt, go minimalist. Let the sunlight and views streaming in your windows set the tone you love and choose subtle pieces that won’t distract from the naturally harmonious vibes. Simple furnishings, white bedding, and neutral window coverings.

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