Have you seen the place without any of the furniture yet? That will give you a different perspective.
What look are you trying to achieve? What do you like?
Do you have a view? If you play up other features as the I Beams or the view or a different type of railing, that will push the walls to the sidelines and if you/we come up with a cohesive decorating plan then there are ways to even incorporate the walls.
If all else fails you could drywall over them. I personally like them.

Thank you for your thoughts! I am getting to the point where I have a vision.. I believe I will go with some white cork flooring to brighten the place up.. Thank you for saying you like the walls.. They are warm and cozy.. I might bring in hints of blue in pillows and rugs and such. And I have brown leather couches. Thank you! Feel free to share any other ideas you might come up with! I agree that the railing could stand to be redone. And maybe the beams on the ceiling. Maybe a nice mocha color on those.

Hi Huntledj,
It is indeed a lovely cabin. Congrats! It sounds like you have a nice vision but the only thing I would encourage you to reconsider is painting the wood trim brown. Natural wood clad environments with an introduction of brown painted wood can often make someone wonder what was wrong with the wood for the need to paint it a 'wood color'. I think if you want to go darker with the trim, go black or deep grey or even violet. Bolder accents may truly add the sophistication you are looking for.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/wake-up-your-woodwork-with-black-stsetivw-vs~29731291

THANK YOU! I actually bought the brown leather couches and I haven't had them delivered. I can return them and I think I will! Your post is like my ah ah moment. I think I want to keep it light and airy as you say.. Whites and some blue accents, small light consistent furniture as you say. And then I won't have to worry about changin the walls at all. THANK YOU AGAIN!

Great that you're rethinking the brown couches. Keep Googling and searching for "cozy knotty pine cabin" to get more ideas. The bedroom and bathroom ones you have in your ideabook are so doable in your cabin without adding stone cladding on the walls just yet. Make sure you measure carefully how much space you have so that your new furniture isn't too big.

Two couches seem like they might be too much. A comfy couch and a couple easy chairs clustered in a circle can give the feeling of being around a fire. Many people just like having a chair to sink into. The light floor seems like a good idea though you could probably get a benefit from just picking out a great, colorful rug in light colors or fluffy fake fur rug. Wait for some of the Houzz pros to give you additional ideas. Can you give us a photo of the living room wall across from the stair wall? And what are the measurements of the living room up to the counter? That'll give everyone an idea of the best placement.

I will keep googling. I don't have any additional pictures of the living room as of yet. The current owners are letting me in to measure on Tuesday and then I move in September 19th. But I will add more pictures and dimensions when I have it. The only decision I am focusing on now is the flooring so that I can move my stuff in sooner than later. I didn't mention it yet, but this is a floating home on the river. I attached some pics of the front deck and view just for fun :) The outside will also be a project eventually. This house is not short on projects though it is quite livable as is too. Back to my flooring, I guess I can either do the white cork or another light cork with some colorful carpets. I am choosing all cork flooring that doesn't have much patter in it other than like a granite or beach sand kind of look. I am not choosing any that look like the traditional cork look. I am looking for additional warmth and comfort as this in a place that gets very cold in the winter. I am having trouble finding white cork that is not cheaply made in China with lots of VOC's. But that is my quest of the day! Anyway, no need to comment on that housegal200. You have helped me immensely thus far. But if you or anyone else is a cork expert on here I will take advice. Trying to get a pretty resiliant, good quality, but my primary focus is how it looks.. So far white quartz from ICork is the most beautiful to me. And Granite from ICork is a close second. But it smells strong to me and I am afraid to lay it throughout my house though I imagine the smell may die down eventually.

Wow! A floating cabin? So it's not a weekend place but your main home. I know nothing about cork floors. If the cabin is going to be cold, are you sure that you don't want carpeting for warmth? Do you know anyone else living on the water who could advise you about how cold your cabin will get, especially the floor? What's under the current wall to wall? If it's wood, you could just paint it a light color with stenciled wood showing through.

When you look at upholstered furniture, definitely consider fabrics that have some insulating properties--textured wool blends, casual style but with cotton velour or chenille. Then get slipcovers made for summertime. You can add a lot of style and coziness with great, colorful mohair throws in winter and a flokati rug in an ivory or pale color that goes with the cork floor. Again, don't make all your decisions now. Good luck!

Here's a thought if you have a wood floor already beneath the existing carpeting.

Thanks! Yeah I have been advised towards carpet for the most warmth. But I guess it is the stubburn part of me that wants the cork flooring. Decisions decisions! For furniture, I have always loved leather because it is so durable and doesn't absorb any smells. I also love the feel of leather. What fabrics have that durability and don't absorb smells that will have that light airy look as well? Would one of the wool blends you suggested fit that description? This is a great app! I never used it before. Are you an interior designer? Deanna

Yes it will be my main home. A floating cabin :)

Plywood is underneath. I have been told it is 5/4.

And last comment. I just cancelled the couch order. Off to go shop for flooring!

When I've had your over wood look, I have used a white transparent stain to brighten the space and and add some sophistication to the space.