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Log Cabin Interior Decorating

Log Cabin Interior Decorating is a very popular Style for anyone that has dreamed about owning a little Cabin nestled by a lake or near a beautiful mountainside. Some people own a Log Home as their primary residence while others have found "A Little Piece of Heaven" with a weekend Cabin in the woods. Maybe you have never lived in a Log Cabin but you would like to create the Rustic Warmth of a Log Cabin in your own Home. Whatever your love of this Style may be here are some elements you may want to incorporate into your Design. . .

  • Rustic Plank Floors, Exposed Beams, Field Stone Fireplaces

  • Hand woven Area Rugs with Native American Motifs

  • A Leather Sofa mixed with a Rustic Style Rocking Chair

  • A mixture of Canvas, Plaid, Tweed and Tapestry Fabrics

  • Antler Style Accessories, Floor Lamps, Chandeliers, etc.

  • Twig Style, Wicker or Rustic Rattan Accent Pieces

You get the idea. . .the key to making a Log Cabin Interior look realistic is to mix and match various pieces of furniture, fabrics and textures.

  • Colors should be rich,warm, earth tones such as sage green, terracotta, chocolate brown and wheat

  • Creating an authentic looking Log Cabin Interior can begin by searching your local antique stores, consignment shops and weekend garage sales.

Finding good resources for this type of Interior Style can be challenging. A great source for Log Cabin Interiors is Black Forest Decor. This catalog based company has a great selection of Furniture, Bedding Ensembles, Lighting and Accessories. You may want to steer clear of the "black bear toilet paper holder" or the "fuzzy black bear foot rest". These items may make your Log Cabin look a bit silly. But by all means indulge if you want that "Whimsical" Log Cabin Look. You can also check out their website at http://www.blackforestdecor.com/

If you desire a more unconventional style of Log Cabin Interior Decorating you may want to introduce some Modern Elements into this rustic Style. Combining Modern furniture with some of the Log Cabin inspired elements discussed earlier can create a fresh, new look. Either way putting your personal touch on this wonderful style of "Americana" can help you create the true "Hearth" and "Home" that the Log Cabin Interior has to offer! ! !

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