All the wooden cabins located either in the countryside or in the middle of a lush forest, they become a unique refuge for relaxation. It is easy to disconnect from the daily routine in these houses that, at first glance, are by themselves warm and cozy.
The dictionary says that the cabin is by definition a country house made of wood. Wood therefore becomes the main material, and can be found in walls, floors and ceilings. But it is not the only key in the decoration of these constructions.
Ideas for decorating log cabins
When you imagine a mountain cabin, you immediately draw interiors in which wood and stone they take on a special role. Imagine also dark rustic kitchens with a large table or central island where you can enjoy long winter afternoons, right? And a fireplace; you can not miss a fireplace.
Rustic kitchens
Wooden furniture, robust countertops, deep sinks, uncovered shelves that allow you to have the dishes in view and large lamps hanging from the ceiling… these are key elements to decorate the kitchens of log cabins such as those that occupy our cover. Another alternative is to incorporate steel elements, it is an alternative if we want to achieve a more industrial and modern look.
It is common to find in this type of kitchen also a sheet metal or chimney that warm the space and make it more pleasant in winter. It is also important that the kitchen shares space with the living room and dining room and that the fireplace serves to keep the common or family areas warm.
Spacious lounges
The lounges of the log cabins usually have high sloping ceilings which visually makes the room more spacious. The beams on the ceiling and the wood on the walls make this room cozy, which is usually decorated simply. A few sofas in neutral tones, a wooden coffee table and an armchair by the fireplace are usually enough to make it comfortable.
To illuminate the room, they are usually chosen Hanging lamps Large size; Essential if we want them to look with ceilings like the ones we usually find in these rooms. They are usually complemented with floor lamps to create a more intimate lighting.
Simple dining rooms
Una solid wood table and some modern design chairs, do you need something else to decorate the dining room of a log cabin? Yes, a good lamp that provides us with enough light so that having lunch or dinner in this space is pleasant. Lamps with bare bulbs are a trend today.
Bedrooms for relaxation
The bedrooms of the log cabins have only one obligation: to convey peace. Something that is not difficult at all thanks to the views that we can enjoy through its large windows and the "absence" of furniture. Aa big comfortable bed it is all that is needed to rest.
The natural fabrics like linen, cotton and wool take on a great prominence. The sheets and blankets in these fabrics add warmth to the room. And if we talk about textiles, we also have to talk about rugs, essential to keep your feet warm during the winter. The Persian style and the hair ones are the preferred ones to decorate this type of space.
As you have seen, little furniture is needed to decorate a wooden cabin in the country to spend our holidays. We have to bear in mind that we go to this type of shelter to disconnect from the daily routine and rest, so our needs are not the same as in our usual home.
A wooden cabin also provides us with the possibility of enjoying outdoor activities, so some of the things that we believe to be essential in our day to day, cease to be in such an environment. Television and computer, what for?
Each idea more precious than the last. The log cabins have such a unique charm that their decoration must be up to par. All the best!