How To Decorate A Log Cabin Home

When the rustic charms of old-world log cabins meet contemporary design and modern comfort, you’ll have a perfect place to live and to be inspired every day. Choose the right furniture pieces and accents to achieve the ideal look of a rustic-inspired abode.

The Essentials Of Log Cabin Décor

• Comfortable furniture pieces
• The masculine spirit of the bearskin rugs
• Antler décor
• A natural atmosphere
• A rustic spirit
• The warm tones of the wood logs
• Ambience that blends the elements of nature with the coziness of indoors

Furniture Features

• Oversized sofas and chairs
• Large dining tables with plenty of seating
• Handcrafted sofas, chairs, and tables made of natural wood logs
• Big sectional couches
• Rocking chairs
• Leather elements
• Antique and vintage accessories and furniture pieces mixed with modern elements

• Natural materials (wood, leather, and metal). Wood is a must-have material for log cabins. It can be found in the furniture, flooring, and walls with natural, unpainted finishes. Timbers are used for bedposts, table legs, benches, and other furniture pieces. Leather is a soft and sturdy material. Worn, distressed leather can be found in furniture pieces, tabletops, rugs, and pillows. Depending on the hue, leather provides a bold statement or an airy touch. Using metal is a great way to add a rustic feel to log cabins. Dark and matte metals, such as copper, steel, brass, iron, bronze, and tin, are used in log cabin décor.

• Natural elements (wool, burlap, jute, and cork). They are used in baskets, rugs, lamps, and pillows.

• Animal touches. Such accents look great in both real and faux options. You can use fur, antlers, bearskin rugs, and cowhide for details and patterns.

• Stone. To enhance the appearance of your log cabin house, use stone along the sides of cabinets, fireplaces, and bathtubs. The contrast between wood countertops and stone backsplashes or a wooded top shelf with a stone baseplate looks great!

• Fabrics. Various patterns and richly-colored fabrics can be found in sofas, chairs, rugs, and even quilts. They also can be used together in Navajo, floral, stripe, and animal themes. Jazz up plaids with stripes to get a stylish combination for your log cabin interiors.

Log Cabin Lighting

Of course, if you build from the ground up, plan to integrate plenty of windows. In any case, a blending of lamps and overhead light fixtures is a great way to illuminate every nook and cranny. Track and rail lighting gives you plenty of light for cooking.

You can use a standing floor lamp not only as an additional light fixture but also as an elegant design element. Hang a chandelier to provide ambient light and to add character to your log cabin space. It might be made of animal antlers or cast iron, while a standing floor lamp might be made of metal or petrified wood.

Log Cabin Styles

When you decorate your log cabin home, integrate elements of both modern and traditional styles. That’s a great way to create a relaxing, cozy ambience.

Minimalist

To emphasize the pure simplicity of the clean lines of the beams and logs, use the minimalist principle “less is more.” Choose furniture that has distinct angles and edges to achieve a simple, uncluttered appearance for your log cabin house. As for colors, white, black, brown, and metal hues with chrome accents fit well in a glossy log cabin home.

Usually, flooring and walls are made of natural materials, especially wood. Hardwood floors are durable and stylish. You can opt for the same wood flooring throughout the house or use stone flooring in the bathroom, dining room, and kitchen.

Rustic

All log cabin houses have a rustic air. To emphasize the beauty of rough and natural elements, use dark, heavy furniture and décor elements. For colors, use earthy, warm hues with nature-inspired textures. It’s a celebration of wood, stone, leather, and metal elements with animal-themed accessories. To enhance the cohesive look of your rustic log space, select plush sofas, raw metal dining chairs, a wood table, and neutral-colored wall-to-wall rugs.

Country

If you like a cozy ambience with a shabby chic flair, a country log home is exactly what you need. With vintage accessories, you can emphasize the look of your elegant abode. A combination of neutrals and earth hues make your log cabin house soft and cozy. When you’re surrounded by distressed, light-colored wood, you’ll feel in harmony with nature. A country log cabin house features streamlined beds, sofas, chairs, and stands with wood and even metal accents. Use solid fabrics with pastels and fewer patterns to make your space more serene. Think about color accents for window treatments, rugs, or even furniture covers.

Log Cabin Home Room By Room

When you decorate your log cabin house, think about ethnic-inspired pieces to emphasize the nature-driven spirit of warm wood décor. Opt for mismatched accessories, patterns, and décor elements. Choose a basic color and play with its hues to be surrounded by harmonious pieces.

Living Room

If you have a small living room to decorate, try to be a minimalist and keep scale in mind. But if your space is large, select oversized furniture pieces to emphasize the comfort of your living room. Opt for natural upholstered materials, such as suede, wool, and leather. Use a neutral base for your sofa and armchairs. Arrange your furniture around a statement fireplace, a light fixture, or other main focal point.

Incorporate wood-inspired hues for your walls and the ceiling. Think about installing vintage elements like an old-world chandelier to add character to your space.

A wooden coffee table is a great option for the main focal point of the entire living room.

Incorporate some fur pieces to soften your log cabin home.

Bedroom

When we talk about the aesthetic appeal of your bedroom, opt for warm-colored drapes made of rich fabrics. For furnishings, install a fireplace to make your log cabin interiors cozy and welcoming. Choose soft quilts and bedding to get hygge like in Scandinavian homes. Hygge means to enjoy the simple things in life that make you happy, giving you both mental and physical comfort.

To embrace a nature-inspired bedroom with a rustic atmosphere, play with different patterns and textures. Floor-to-ceiling windows add contemporary chic to your log cabin home.

Think about a craft element, such as a headboard made of logs. That’s a great way to emphasize the nature-inspired character of your bedroom.

Kitchen

To emphasize the beauty of the log cabin aesthetics inside your kitchen, opt for stone, cement, or wood backsplashes and countertops. Select stainless steel appliances and furniture pieces with metal accents. In modern cabin homes, wood may be painted to have a trendier look.

When you consider various kitchen islands, choose a functional option made of natural materials. You can eat, drink, and enjoy the rustic ambience there.

Dining Room

A log dining room can be small but still cozy, warm, and inviting. It’s so great to enjoy natural surroundings while you eat something delicious.

A traditional log cabin dining room features wood stains which show the grain and knots in the wood. The rustic aesthetics of simple, natural elements without glossy flair show off the beauty of a wooden table with stools surrounded by bare walls.

Choose neutral colors for your dining room to achieve a spacious look there. Think about various hues of wood, from light to dark brown.

Bathroom

A pitched A-frame roof highlights a contemporary flair in a log cabin modern bathroom. Geometric shapes in the architecture provide dramatic interest with high ceilings inside your home. Also, generally, it’s a great way to get more natural light and to help a room feel more spacious.

Slate floors are both practical and stylish. There are a lot of color options, from dark gray to warm reddish browns.

To display the beauty of your nature-inspired bathroom, opt for metal sinks, a bathtub with elegant legs, wood shelves, and shades or blinds made of organic materials.