Rustic Furnishings Are Central To Cabin Decor

Cabin decor is a warm, inviting look that features rustic furnishings and natural elements that celebrate nature and relaxed living. At one time more limited to mountain or lakeside cabins and lodges in weekend and vacation settings, the style is now growing in popularity in city homes and apartments to bring that comfortable, vacation ambience to otherwise busy urban lives. This "no rules" style has considerable charm and many advantages. It is open to most any interpretation to truly reflect a personal style and the look can be accomplished on the tiniest of budgets. Creativity rules!

Color is important to achieving a cabin decor. Few homes or apartments feature the wood elements of a cabin or lodge on the walls and exposed beam ceilings, so to create the natural atmosphere use warm paint colors such as golds, browns, or tans. A faux finish can be used to give the walls more depth. Choose coordinating accent colors from nature with rusty reds, greens, and golds in pillows, throws, and slipcovers. A variety of textures in fabrics including chenille, needlepoint, and chintz will add interest and individual style.

Comfortable rustic furnishings with natural woods and materials such as wicker and wrought iron are central to the cabin ambience. Simple, put-your-feet-up charm defines the look. Depending on the budget and personal taste, furnishings and accessories can be purchased new from cowboy western decor specialty shops, at antique stores, and found at garage and estate sales. There is no matchy-matchy style in cabin decor - the more unmatched the pieces, the better. Worn and aged pieces offer that welcoming "lived in" appeal that instills a feeling of family and history.

A good place to begin if starting from scratch is with a central piece such as an attention-getting antler coffee table or a collection of western art with rustic wood frames arranged over a leather or slip-covered sofa that you can build around to create the rustic cabin look. A wicker or Adirondack chair with a pillow or throw to add color and soften the lines is an excellent choice for accent seating. Accessorize with natural elements such as pottery, baskets, bird and animal sculptures, nature art and photos.

Take advantage of web based stores that make it easier than ever to find rustic furnishings and cowboy western decor for very reasonable prices. For one room or every room in your home, cabin decor creates a warm, inviting space you can't wait to get home to.