How to create a cabin bedroom at home

Transform your bedroom into a cabin retreat with Scandinavian Lakehouse style using just a few simple Cox & Cox design tips. In this week’s Style Note we take inspiration from the iconic lakeside summerhouses that are so popular in Scandi culture and look at how you can create the modern rustic bedroom of your dreams. Think natural materials, soft, bohemian touches and the Danish concept of hygge and you’ll soon find you’re well on your way.

Choose rustic bedroom furniture

When it comes to choosing the furniture for your new hygge cabin-themed bedroom, create a base focused on natural material. Think exposed boards, doses of rattan and natural wooden furniture and accessories like our bestselling Rustic Teak Bench. Pair up with simple soft layers accordingly - the combination of rustic wood with elegant washed linen will instantly communicate the laid-back cosy cabin look. The more nods to nature you can incorporate, the stronger the feeling of hygge - and why not layer on shabby chic Scandi style, with the charm of reclaimed timbers and our Loft and Southwold furniture ranges? Every carefully crafted piece has its own story to tell.

Use cosy bedroom lighting

Clear, natural light is essential to the Scandi cabin look, and there are ways to simulate this in any room. Bedside lights in muted natural materials will capture the rustic cabin feel as will pendant lights with shades made from rattan or bamboo. For perfect hygge there’s our Solar Cane Lantern can be carried outside and back again, just as if you were holidaying at the Scandi lakehouse.

Add a textured rug

Whether your floors are carpeted, painted, tiled or exposed, we recommend that you add a feature rug or runner beside your bed. This will serve to soften both the look and feel of your room while adding texture, punctuation and cosiness, so there’s really no downside! To stick with the Scandinavian Lakehouse style, choose a neutral pastel colour or even a small sheepskin rug.

Go bohemian with bedroom accessories

Bohemian style is about soft, floaty materials and taking inspiration from nature, so accessories of this sort lend themselves perfectly to a rustic Scandi cabin look. Use linen curtains to maximise natural light and fashion a reading nook with a Round Rattan Cocoon Chair and a cosy sheepskin throw. Finally, utilise free space with paired back ceramic vases and fill them with delicate plumes of dried pampas grass for an airy ambience.

Layer up the bed

To achieve a truly hygge cabin bedroom, layered blankets and soft furnishings are a must. Stick to simple effortless tones and natural fabrics to keep the atmosphere light. We recommend a lightweight quilt or bedspread in white or blush, paired with a set of our Washed Linen Bedding. Finish the look with a few textured throw pillow cushions on the bed in neutral shades.