Rustic Redefined: The Best of Modern Cabin Style

A riot of gloriously grained planks on the floors, walls and ceiling of this Washington guest cabin would feel overwhelming if left unadorned, but layered floor coverings and a handful of ultra-modern pieces in the kitchenette and desk areas nudge them gently into the background.

Designer Sarah Richardson doubled down on the handsome pale wood she chose for this summer cabin’s walls and trim by creating a one-of-a-kind table lamp with untreated bark. The white-on-white furnishings and coverlet emphasize the bedroom’s airy, almost Scandinavian feel.

This urban getaway — in eclectic and historic Decatur, Georgia — boasts showstopping rustic surfaces (the stripes on those walls!) and thoughtfully chosen vintage accents. Hints of crisp black in accessories like the trunk, garden stool and pouf give the living room a bit of polish.

A trip to the half-bath feels like a walk in the woods in this dazzling room, where a whimsical chandelier presides over graphic wallpaper, gorgeous custom cabinetry made from local trees and an organic vessel sink.