Who doesn’t love the cozy winter appeal of mountain cabins? From their natural materials, warm fireplaces, and welcoming interiors, it’s no wonder so many homeowners love to escape to mountain cabin during the winter months. If you’d like to get the look and feel of a winter mountain top cabin in your interiors, look at these helpful tips to bring the cozy ambiance to your abode.

Bring cabin amenities into your winter home

Bring in natural materials:

Whether you prefer the appeal of large timber log cabins or you lean more toward modern detailed mountainous homes, natural materials are always at the forefront of the interior design. Wood walls, floors, and artisan furniture can be brought into your home to recreate the look of a ski-lodge or rustic cabin. Large boulders or stones are popular for fireplaces, walls, and accent areas that demand a commanding presence. Expansive glass in many cabins lets the homeowner take advantage of gorgeous mountain vistas andthis same look can be achieved in your home. If you live in extreme temperature climates, ensure double paned and energy- efficient glass is used.

An urban twist with concrete floors and wood paneling

Creative spaces for all:

Another appeal of country cabins is the ability to house many guests in one area. Ski lodges have made use of this concept for years, and designers have designed cozy built in bunk beds, loft beds, and other multi-person bedrooms with a rustic appeal. Try adding these cabin amenity area in your home. Built in bunk beds are ideal for homes that need to accommodate a large family, or multiple children and/or adults. A central location in the middle of the room for a table is ideal for playing games, eating a meal or just warming up after a fun day in the snow.

Try adding multi-person sleeping areasSki chalet inspiration for your winter home

A fireplace always makes the room:

For those of you with a rustic fireplace, creating a cabin-inspired interior is easier than you once thought. Whether you prefer a traditional brick, rustic boulder, or even a modern flagstone fireplace, all of them are ideal to bring in the cozy nature of a mountain cabin. After all, the warmth of a fireplace is ideal on wintry nights and arranging your furniture around the hearth is ideal. Use colorful pillows, textiles and colorful rugs on the floor around your fireplace to create a wonderful hangout for the family to hang around to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and play family board games.

Focus your interiors around the fireplace

Your winter home will benefit from these cozy cabin suggestions. By bringing in natural materials, creative sleeping quarters, and focusing your interiors around a bold fireplace you instantly will mimic the ideal winter cabin.

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