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Log Cabin Interior Decorating Ideas
Log cabin interior design varies from one family’s home to another, though there are some basics that the vast majority of all log home interiors incorporate where decor is concerned. Log cabin building was at its peak in the latter half of the 20th century, and that trend is still going on. One of the biggest allures of a log cabin is the overall look that it has from the outside.
Log cabin decorating requires finding a style that complements the basic elements of the home. The interior of a log cabin is just as dominantly charming as the outside. The walls are wooden, and most of the time the floors are as well. Even stairwells and doors are constructed out of the same woods as the rest of the house. The challenge of log cabin decor is to find the best way to complement the wood, so that the interiors get the look that is both authentic and pleasing to the eye.
Depending on the exact shade of wood that
your log home interior is made of, shades of blue
with white are a popular color combination
in log cabins with lighter woods and stains.
Darker log cabins generally use bolder
colors, such as the traditional red and green.
But the color scheme alone is not enough, it should be used effectively. Generally, the “proper” home decor is a country style; that will include shorter curtains (not lavish ones), limited amounts of carpeting (many go for area rugs only) and a few select works of art to adorn the walls.
Modern art often looks out of place with log cabin interior,and furniture tends to lean more towards wooden rocking chairs with fabric cushions than overstuffed, reclining easy chairs.
Of course, it is up to each family to decide what decor they want for their home interior. However, a quick survey of log cabin interior design magazines reveals a striking similarity of style when it comes to log homes. Probably, it is because the style of the house doesn’t lend itself to a great diversity; it could also be so that the people who prefer log homes have similar tastes in decorating. With whatever style you choose for your log cabin decor, make it appealing and harmonious.
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