15 Modern Cabin Interior Ideas That Are Fresh and Fun (2024)

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  Install Open Shelving

  

  Marcia Miller, founder and CEO of Mud Pie, stresses the importance of utilizing space well, especially when thinking about storage in a cabin kitchen. "In a quaint kitchen, for example, you’ll want to opt for open shelving that can store nested pieces, like bakers and mixing bowls.”

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  Balance Woodsy With Softness

  

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  This bright, comfy bedroom is the perfect mixture of woodsy and soft. A neutral color scheme coupled with a stone lamp brings the rustic element to the space while the scalloped edges of the nightstand and the upholstered headboard instill relaxing feelings.

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  Incorporate Black Accents

  

  Styling with black accents throughout your cabin is a great way to add modernity. Here, black pendant lights and black trim window frames anchor the room while the natural color scheme, soft textures, and wooden beams on the ceiling keep everything feeling rustic.

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  Consider Repurposed Items

  

  When it comes to furnishing and decorating a cabin in a modern style, don't feel as though you must stick with an item's original purpose. “A bench, for example, can also be used as a dining table, an old kitchen cabinet can be used to hide towels in a bathroom, and a kitchen table can be used as a desk," explains Miller.

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  Design Bright and Airy Bedrooms

  

  The cabin should have a warm and cozy atmosphere, but leaning too far into cozy territory can sometimes take away from the modern aesthetic you’re aiming for. Strike the ideal combination of cozy and modern by using bright and airy bedroom details, like white shiplap or softwood details.

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  Opt for Bare Wood Flooring

  

  Mark Osborne, the Director at Country Hardwood, recommends bare wood flooring for cabins. “A decent choice is to go with bare wood floors," he says. "Patterns can be stenciled on painted floors to provide interest or delineate regions, and new timber can be treated to look aged.”

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  Mix and Match Your Throw Pillows

  

  Adding mix-and-match throw pillows to the sofa, beds, and other seating areas is an easy way to help your cabin feel modern and eclectic, but still cozy at the same time. Experiment with various textures, shapes, sizes, and patterns.

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  Incorporate Natural Elements

  

  Bring the great outdoors inside by incorporating natural elements. For example, using earth-toned finishes like copper or iron for hardware and faucets and adding pops of greenery with houseplants throughout the cabin really will ground the space in nature.

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  Go Light on Window Treatments

  

  Bring in as much natural light as possible by keeping your curtains light and airy or forgoing them altogether and sticking with blinds you can roll all the way up. This will open up the cabin greatly and enhance that outdoorsy feel.

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  Embrace Whimsical Touches

  

  Modern cabin interior designs benefit from nature-inspired patterns and portraits featuring birds, butterflies, wildlife, and blooms.

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  Infuse Fantasy

  

  Sarah Barnard, founder ofSarah Barnard Design LLC, thinks going for a hobbit house aesthetic can truly enhance the cabin experience. "Think irregular handmade tiles, craggy stone floors, and intricately textured ceilings," she suggests.

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  Consider a Rustic-Inspired Gallery Wall

  

  Barnard suggests opting for rough-hewn woods, antique or patinated metals, and bright natural colors to add a rustic polish to a modern space. A rustic-inspired gallery wall is an excellent way to bring in color and texture without overwhelming a room.

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  Focus on Gathering Spaces

  

  When decorating your home as a modern cabin, prioritizing styling the communal areas is imperative to bring a sense of well-being and community to the space. You want everyone to feel as though they're family.

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  Bring the Outside Inside

  

  Using organic materials, such as plant-flooded statement walls, and incorporating biophilic design elements is an excellent way to create a more modern aesthetic in a rustic setting.

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  Add Cozy Linens

  

  Another way to foster a sense of coziness without sacrificing modern design principles? Outfit your bedrooms with neutral fabrics—especially washed linens. Washed linen offers a modern aesthetic but is just as cozy to curl up in as traditional knits.