If your idea of paradise is a charming cabin surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds, you're in luck. With cozy cabin interior design, you don't have to wait for your next vacation to enjoy the peace, quiet, and comfort of your favorite rustic retreat. The right colors, materials, and decor can transform any space into a cozy getaway. Get started with these cabin-style decorating ideas.
Lean Into a Quintessential Cabin Style With Wooden Walls
The key to any cabin-style interior design is wood, particularly on the walls, but that doesn't mean you have to undertake a major home renovation. Installing faux wood panels is a fast and affordable way to bring the feel of an old wood cabin to your home. For example, shiplap wall panels are both rustic and modern. Even better, unlike the real wood used in cabins, they don't require meticulous care and treatment processes to maintain their appearance and quality.
Once your faux wood panels are in place, it's time to find the perfect cabin artwork to go with them. Consider prints with natural elements and landscapes, like mountains, rivers, or lakes, to bring the outdoors in. Likewise, framed photographs of wildlife and animal silhouettes will help transport you to a peaceful forest.
Draw the Eye Upward With Ceiling Beams
Driftwood Faux Wood Beam in Burnt Mocha
Large wooden beams spanning the ceiling are a go-to feature of many wooden cabins, and you can replicate that look within your home. Install real beams or faux wood beams in colors that complement your walls and floor. To prevent the room from feeling too dark or heavy, add warm lighting with a wooden chandelier, floor or table lamps, or lantern-style fixtures.
One of the best benefits of using faux wood beams rather than solid wood beams in your cabin-inspired home is that they're so easy to maintain. Unlike the solid wood beams you find in a conventional cabin, which will split over time, these materials don't require regular treatment or a specific type of cleaning. That means you can achieve the cabin effect you're looking for without creating extra hassles or expenses.
Spruce Up Your Space With a Wooden Mantel
No cabin-style living room is complete without a mantel. Decorate it for the seasons using flowers, wreaths, ornaments, and lights, or stick to a year-round style with your favorite accent pieces. Look for items that will evoke the feel of a cabin, such as nature-themed decor, wooden sculptures, or metal candle holders.
If you don't like your current mantel, our mantels can be ordered to slide over the existing mantel for a whole new look. You can easily install a new mantel as a focal point on any wall using wood and faux wood mantels and brackets.
Rough Hewn Faux Wood Mantel in Caramel
Important Fire Safety Guidance for Faux Mantels
Polyurethane products have similar burning characteristics to real wood and should be considered combustible. Most of our products can be used around a fireplace opening/insert, and/or stove, provided you follow the fireplace insert/stove manufacturer's specifications for required clearances. When using our products around an open hearth where there will be a live flame (i.e., wood, coal, etc.), you must use some type of a stone or non-flammable border. Please visit our beams FAQ page for full fire safety information.
Take a Closer Look at Textiles
Don't forget the final touches that will help you fully achieve your vision for a cabin-style home. Textiles can add texture and color to a room that otherwise feels flat or dull.
Start by considering the textiles for your furniture. For example, leather and wood pieces immediately give the feel of a traditional cabin. Go all-out with a leather sofa or armchair. Pair your leather pieces with a natural wood bed frame and tables.
Next, warm the room with blankets and rugs that not only keep your toes toasty but also add a comfy feeling to the entire space. Try draping a flannel blanket across the back of the living room sofa or your favorite oversized chair. Make your cabin-style bedroom extra inviting by covering the bed with a colorful quilt. And give your eco-friendly take on a hunting lodge with faux fur rugs or throw pillows.
Give Your Home a Cozy Cabin Ambiance With Barron Designs
People living in the mountains aren't the only ones who can enjoy a cozy cabin interior design. It's an aesthetic that anyone can achieve, whether they live in a big city apartment or a home in the suburbs. Barron Designs has many of the cabin design materials you'll need to achieve the look—including faux wood panels, beams, and mantels. Explore our offerings so you can begin building a uniquely cozy cabin-style sanctuary in your own home.