Create a homey, comfy space this autumn by bringing cabin style to your home.

No matter where you live–the Northwest, the Northeast, below the Mason Dixon line–autumn is the time for getting away to appreciate the changing leaves. And the best way to do that is in a cabin in the woods. But what if you can get away? No worries, bring that cabin style home to your pad.

Get inspired to decorate your space like a cozy cabin this season and make it your own  refuge.

9 Cabin Style Decor Inspirations

1. Storage

One of the more charming aspects to cabin style are the quaint and clever vintage pieces. Create more storage with gorgeous vintage storage finds like this apothecary cabinet.

2. Wood Accents

Warm wood is de rigueur for reproducing cabin style in your space. Get creative with how you add wood. One idea, that is particularly ideal for those who are renters, is a wood paneled headboard.

3. Vintage Quilts

Every cabin I have ever visited has featured a stack of soft and worn quilts. Add some vintage cabin charm with your own vintage quilts. Estate sales and thrif shops are great sources.

4. Autumn Wreath

Bring some natural autumn color into your home with a wreath made from dried flowers and other natural elements.

5. Baskets

Whether for practical or decorative purposes, add some baskets for some easy cabin style this season.

6. Cozy Tables

No cabin is complete without functional, stylish, and cozy tables like this simple, rustic accent table that is just perfect as an end table, bedside table, plant stand, or entryway tray table choice.

7. Natural Rug

Add a natural jute rug for some cabin-like ambience. Jute is a natural fiber that is used to make burlap and it exudes an easy rustic style.

8. Natural Collections

Natural history collections are an obvious choice for recreating cabin style. Display pinecones, acorns, sprigs of dried leaves, dried flowers, river stones, and more on a hanging wood slice shelf like this cedar version.

9. Neutral Linens

Neutral natural linens complete the cabin style look. Add neutral accents made from natural fabrics like these cotton tobacco cloth fringed curtains.

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If your decorating style can be described as rustic chic, industrial farmhouse, cottage, or any of those in between, read on to discover some budget ways to incorporate galvanized metal in your decor.

Galvanized metal is the workhorse of a variety of decorating styles — for those not in the the know, galvanization refers to the process of coating steel or iron with a zinc coating to ward off rust. Not only does it work with the urban industrial farmhouse style, but it can also fit into a more traditional rustic style home as well — both indoors and out. The benefits of galvanized metal home furnishings, accessories, and accents are that it is sturdy and can take a lot of abuse (ideal for homes with kids and pets), but it’s also a great budget option as well.

It’s also possible to source galvanized finds at flea markets, thrift stores, and estate sales, making it a sustainable and affordable choice.

Looking for inspiration to decorate your industrial farmhouse or your country-chic space equally well? Read on.

8 Galvanized Metal Solutions

1. Baskets via FoundInAttic

Vintage metal baskets can be repurposed to hold everything from kindling for the fire to towels in the guest bathroom.

2. Drawers via PineSpringsCottage

Turn old galvanized drawers into practical planters for sumptuous succulents. They can be used as a lovely table centerpiece at your next dinner party.

3. Pitcher via Wayfair

A galvanized pitcher makes for a beautiful solution for holding spring or summer blooms.

4. Tray via BoulderBlueStudio

A dish made from galvanized metal is the perfect way to showcase your rustic chic decor and hold your ice-cold lemonade!

5. File/Letter Stand via Pottery Barn

Get organized and stop throwing your mail on the table in a big pile with this metal file stand. It’s practical but looks good enough to store next to the door.

6. Cake Stand via SaveonCrafts

A galvanized metal cake stand is not only perfect to fit in with your decor, but it’s also a sturdy and long lasting choice.

7. Cabinet via Pottery Barn

This cabinet offers another great way to get organized. It would work perfectly in an entryway to store umbrellas, hats, book bags, and more.

8. Funnel Light via Farmhouse Wares

With plenty of vintage industrial style, this functional funnel light can brighten your farmhouse kitchen.

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 Love the look of cabin decor, but aren’t lucky enough to live in one?

Turn your space into a rustic dream with these simple ways to implement cabin decor in any space.

11 Easy Cabin Decor Ideas

1. Wood Planks on Walls – Whether you live in a 3rd-floor walkup or a single-family home in the burbs, adding wooden plank accent walls can help transform your home into a more rustic space. You can try Stikwood to get the look, which is a peel and stick reclaimed and sustainable wood planking

2. Slab Table – If you live in a rental, one easy way to add the warmth and the rustic beauty of wood without having to mess with the walls is with slab wood furniture. A slab dining table would make quite a cabin-y statement.

3. Hanging Pots and Pans – It seems that one of the hallmarks of a cabin in the woods is the hanging pots and pans in the kitchen. Recreate the look in your kitchen for that authentic feel.

4. Natural History Collections – The next time you go out for a walk bring back some nature back with you to create your own natural history collections. Stones, acorns, leaves, dried flowers, branches are a great way to remember your journey and decorate with nature.

5. Burl Bowls – Want to make your pad look like a cabin? Throw around some burl wood bowls as functional accent pieces.

6. Nature-Inspired Curtains – Simulate the look of nature just outside your window with some nature printed curtains.

7. Woodland Creatures Throw Pillows – Instead of spotting owls, foxes, and deer on a hike in the woods, decorate your living spaces with woodland-themed throw pillows.

8. Pallet Coffee Table – Turn an old pallet into a rustic coffee table with just a little bit of elbow grease. Get inspired to do it with this pretty tutorial.

9. Natural Colors – When trying to recreate the cabin decor look, consider sticking to shades found in the woods. Colors like linen, forest, shell, redwood.

10. Quilts – Intricately sewn and gorgeously patterned quilts are a mainstay in most cozy cabins, use quilts as wall hangings or even throws to get the feel of that coziness in your home.

11. Faux Antlers – Faux antlers are a definite signal of cabin decor and no animals need be harmed in the making!

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Looking to add some rustic home decor touches to your space? Look no further than these simple DIY ideas for adding rustic textures to your living spaces.

Rustic home decor is as simple as adding textures like wood, linen, burlap and more to your home. Here are some great ideas to help make that happen. Some are easier than others; all are worthwhile!

15 Rustic Home Decor Ideas to Add Texture to Your Space

1. Adding Vintage Fabrics – Use vintage fabrics like pillow ticking, quilt remnants, and homespun in DIY projects to add rustic texture to your spaces.
2. Butcher Paper Grocery List DIY – This project for making a butcher paper hanging to-do list is about adding both form and function.
3. DIY Rustic Magnetic Board – Add some industrial rustic texture by making a steel magnetic board with this project how-to.
4. Stump Table Tutorial – If you, or someone you know, is having a tree cut down, that’s the perfect opportunity to DIY your own rustic home decor stump table.
5. DIY Pallet Walkway – And rustic textures aren’t just for indoors. Use a pallet to create a practical and attractive rustic walkway.
6. How to Distress Wood – Want to get that distressed look for your wood projects. Here is a useful how-to.
7. Hemp Twine Lanterns – Sometimes you can add texture through simple additions like with this project for twine lantern balls.
8. Milk Crate Ottoman – Ever come across old milk crates at estate sales and in antique shops? Turn one into a practical ottoman with this tutorial
9. Birch Wood Candle Holders – Let there be light. Here’s a clever idea for making birch branch tea light holders.
10. Initial Stick Letter Wall Art – This is a project to add some rustic texture that is simple enough to do with the kids.
11. No-Sew Cotton Tea Towel Tutorial – Those striped cotton tea towels from Ikea that everyone seems to have would be great for this no-sew project.
12. Burlap Ruffled Valance – Add some texture with a sweet burlap window valance.
13. How to Age Wood – According to this how-to tea, steel wool and vinegar are all the tools need to age wood for your repurposing projects.
14. Twine-Wrapped Cabinet Hardware – Just about one of the simplest ways to add rustic texture to your kitchen.
15. DIY Pallet Frame – Make your own wood frames from old pallets.

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When many people think of country decor they think of a dated and precious style. And while that might have been true of the country style of the 1980s and 1990s, today there is a style that encompasses a more up-to-date approach and it’s called modern country.  

Modern country takes from its country roots an emphasis on creating a comfortable home, and from its modern roots it takes a sleeker approach. Think of combining a sleek leather sofa with a rustic rough hewn coffee table and you’ve got the essence of modern country. The effect of a home decorated in the style is elegant, but one you’d actually want to live in.

The path to this new modern country seems to have been driven in some part by people wanting to lead more sustainable lives. A sleek modern home isn’t necessarily an ideal space for vermiposting, home canning or upcycling furniture, but one that incorporates sleekness where appropriate and practicality where needed is more of an ideal situation for many.

Photo Credit: TheVintageCabin

With modern country decor the fun is all in how you mix and incorporate elements from both sides of the spectrum. It allows for lots of creativity and experimentation as there aren’t necessarily any set rules. The key is to find balance and to make sure that it passes muster in the taste department too. Experimentation and adaptability are your friends with this decorating style.

 How to Achieve Modern Country Style

Mix and match. Mix a Danish modern style sofa with bright patterned pillows as accents. Or add mid-century dining chairs to an old farmhouse-style dining table.

Wood and other natural materials are de rigeur in modern country.

Photo Credit: ooh_food

Keep your walls white or neutral and add pops of color with textiles, ceramics, art and other accents.

Function should trump form every time.

Take advantage of natural lighting where possible.

Photo Credit: ooh_food

Shop at vintage stores, thrift shops, Craigslist and estate auctions to find pieces that fit this style.

Take risks! Don’t be afraid to add industrial style ceiling lamps to your kitchen with its butcher-block topped counters.

Don’t reinvent the wheel—read magazines like Country Living for inspiration.

Keep clutter to a minimum. In traditional country decor, more is more. In modern country, less is more. You do want to keep your rooms open and airy and not too heavy with too many furniture pieces or knickknacks.

Image: UrbanWoodGoods

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