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Inspiration: How to Bring Woodsy Winter Cabin Style to Your Home
Stay Snug With Warm Wood, Comfy Nooks, Sleeping Lofts, and a Little Kitsch
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
Winter's chill is in full force, and it's making me long for a warm fire in a cozy little cabin. There are ways to design a house like this, and even elements you can easily bring into your own home to make it snug and warm during the winter months. Here are some pieces of the cabin formula that make these homes so warm and inviting.
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| Slanted ceilings: This is how to make a converted attic space feel like somewhere you want to bed down.
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A fireplace in the bedroom: Nothing gives your room a warm glow like a bedroom fireplace.
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A sleeping loft: Having to climb a ladder is oh-so-Little House on the Prairie!
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| An open floor plan: When you have limited space, open it up so that you can enjoy the views and conversations from the kitchen, dining, and living areas. |
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| Bunk rooms: When designing a small home made for maximum visitors, don't be afraid to double, triple, and quadruple the number of people that can sleep in one room. |
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| Nestle the house on the site: For new builds, take down as few trees as possible, and give it a Hansel and Gretel feel. |
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by Carl Vernlund
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| Stick furniture: A bit of Adirondack style always works in a cabin, even on barstools. |
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| Log cabin walls: If you're lucky enough to have an old log section of your home, do not drywall! Let the exposed logs show off a bit of history.
To see more of my super stylish friend Suzannah's house, check out O'Suzannah Restores Pear Tree Farm. |
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| Warm wood: On the floors, the walls, the ceilings, or as in this cabin, everywhere. |
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Snug nooks and crannies: Preferably close to the fireplace.
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| Antiques and warm quilts: Shaker chairs, an old trunk for extra blankets, and even a quilt on the wall make this room ready for cold temperatures. |
Wood planks on the walls: These horizontal planks give this cabin an intimate feel.
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| Views out to the surroundings: This bedroom lets the owners feel like they are in the trees. |
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A smaller bed: When you're only staying somewhere for a few nights at a time, cuddle up in something much smaller than a California King. It will remind you of when you were still a courtin'.
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Window seats: This bench is a perfect spot to snuggle up with a wool blanket, a pile of pillows and a favorite book.
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Rough Linen I've often thought couples with a King size bed must need Sherpas to find each other.
2 years ago · Like
jeg700 700 King size beds provide room enough not to feel any tossing and turning from the mate...and they also provide ample room for pets without disturbing your sleep.
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Shannon Sadler I love this collection. It makes me want to build a cabin right now!
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creativecarol Thanks Becky for this idea book. I've been waiting for some help on how to decorate my cabin. (Note to self: install a fireplace in the bedroom!)
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katrina5 Oh Becky; I so enjoy your ideas. In this scary economy and world alot of us long for the simple life and a cabin in the woods is so appealing. Thanks for your posts!
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Elizabeth Jackson I love the little nook by the fireplace!!
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Ideabook updated on Dec. 16, 2010.
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