Get the Lodge Look at Home

At the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley National Park, “lodgy” does not equal stodgy. We love the one-of-a-kind poolside bungalow, which was built using local tumbled rocks from the surrounding alluvial fans and washes. It also features a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling and small deck overlooking the pool.

If this antique steamer trunk from Omero Home could talk, perhaps it would tell tales of its first trip along the Santa Fe Railroad where it accompanied its wealthy owner to the Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Lodge (just a guess). All of the original hardware is complemented with new burlap coverings and tan suede bindings. The inside was relined in a cotton weave. We think it’s a fine piece to pull off an eclectic lodge look with bonus storage. Omero finds trunks from all over the world, which start at around $1,300.

Located on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, El Tovar’s lobby features Swiss lodge elements along with an Arts & Crafts flare. Though few of the 1906 original pieces are in use, it still echoes the charm of when its guests arrived by train and buggy, not planes and automobiles. By matching a few of these pieces, you can easily get an eclectic lodge look of your own.

Rejuvenation not only offers plenty of new housewares suitable for creating a lodge look, but they also restore and/or repurpose vintage items such as this Arts & Crafts light fixture. The chandelier originally graced the Markham House in Portland, Oregon's historic Laurelhurst neighborhood. It is typical of the Arts & Crafts Movement's mission to combine organic elements with geometric styling. This beauty goes for roughly $4,700.