Decorating Your Vacation Rental Cabin
How to decorate your cabin to encompass the feel of your destination.
| When decorating your vacation rental cabin, some renters might expect the ultimate country experience. Quality rustic, country and outdoorsy décor can be a big hit. However, it might be easy to get carried away while decorating your cabin, so keep in mind that sometimes less is more. Remember the decorating basics of size, balance and proportion. Simple ideas might just be enough to create a more favorable ambience. |
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Natural Decor
Pine cones make great decorating items, and best of all, they don';t cost you anything besides a walk in the countryside! You could also soak them in scented oils for that extra zing to give renters an authentic outdoorsy feel. Drying up some pretty wild flowers and placing them into a vase is another simple but effective idea. You could also make a decorative chain like a festoon out of these natural materials and liven up a dull room. Bringing the outdoors inside with you is not always such a terrible thing!
Furniture Tips
Another great way to decorate your home would be to use furniture with texture. For the rustic décor look, natural wood fits right in. Team it up with some finished pieces made out of metal or fabric and you could have yourself the perfect modern yet authentic country cabin. A great way to create a favorable contrast is to add cushions and pillows. This would help to soften the look, pull the room together and also make the furniture more comfortable. You could use forest animal themed designs or go for colors like hunter green and gold. The same should be kept in mind when choosing tapestries.
Remember wood tends to absorb light rather than reflect it. So, if you';re building your vacation cabin from scratch, try to add plenty of windows. If this is not possible, provide ample overall lighting and task lighting in every room.
Decorative Accents
A great way to capture the rustic feel in this department would be to use a fetching antler piece capable of holding tapered candles. You might even find a chandelier that is designed to look as if leafs are hanging from the ceiling or one that has light holders in the shape of an element from nature like pine cones. Some striking accent pieces would also add to the charm of your vacation rental cabin. You could go for something simple like a side table designed to look as if it was made from the slice of a tree trunk. For a more modern look you could use a glass top table being held up by a wild animal. Mirrors are also a great way to accessorize.
You don't always need moose heads to create a country environment in your cabin! Create a comfortable, homey and themed environment for your renters and they might not be able to refrain themselves from making another trip to your cabin!
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