Rustic Redefined: The Best of Modern Cabin Style

Draw a little rustic inspiration from these designer-worthy digs in the big woods.

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September 26, 2018

By: Lauren Oster

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Thousand-Texture Woods

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.

From: Windermere Real Estate

Bedroom in the Birches

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.

TV-Free Retreat

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.

From: Gina Sims

Mountain Powder Room

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.

From: Forum Phi Architecture

Modern Aerie

Velvety grey on the exterior siding and deck set the stage for this cabin’s eye-popping orange accents. A pair of massive retracting doors let the forest seep into the living room.

From: Garrison Foundry

Collector's Corner

A well-weathered leather club chair and a highly collectible Hudson’s Bay point blanket pair beautifully in this reading nook, where industrial shelving displays jewel-bright flea market treasures.

From: Gina Sims

Let There Be Light

A recent renovation honored this master bath’s origins with a paneled feature wall while making way for uninterrupted air. A single cherry-stained beam across the ceiling directs attention up, up and outward.

Cozy Contrasts

This pile of guest room linens combines a flash of cardinal red (echoed in the houndstooth throw pillow) with a snowstorm-grey duvet and layered throws. With a burlap-wrapped evergreen and diminutive garland, it’s ready for holiday guests.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

New Traditions

Distressed wood, caramel-colored leather and stately stone harmonize in this open-concept area. Especially impressive: A high-concept billiard table that suits the space’s natural materials to a T.