Bookshelf: Cabin Decor and Rustic Retreats

I've been browsing some of the latest books on cabin decor and rustic retreats, as spring approaches and the idea of getting away to the great outdoors is very tempting. I bet I'm not the only one with cabin fever after this long winter, so check out these new titles. They give plenty of cabin decor ideas and inspiration for your vacation home or mountain lodge.  Even if you aren't lucky enough to have a rural retreat, some of the design ideas could be incorporated into your home.

Back to the Cabin: More Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway

Architect and cabin expert Dale Mulfinger's first book on cabins was so popular, he's back with another one. A simple (or not so simple!) cabin in the woods is part of the American dream, and the 37 cabins featured in this book remind us why. It's all about natural charm and traditional values. The cabins range from tiny rustic retreats to restorations and fancier cabins. The book's photos give good ideas for all kinds of cabin decor as well as extras like saunas and gorgeous porches. Building your own dream cabin? There are floor plans too!

Homes from Home: Inventive Small Spaces, From Chic Shacks To Cabins And Caravans

If your wilderness hideaway is a small one, you'll get some great tips from author Vinny Lee. This book covers all kinds of tiny treasures, from cabins (naturally) to mountain chalets, renovated grain stores, boats, Airstream trailers, and even treehouses! There's a real do-it-yourself spirit in these intimate and individualistic spaces. As Design NJ Magazine said in a review, the book is "a dreamer's guide to getting away from it all"

Chalets: Trendsetting Mountain Treasures

Chalets have evolved from simple herdsmen’s huts in the mountains of the Swiss Alps into something far more lavish today. But even the most upscale Aspen chalet is designed to blend with the mountain landscape in a way that stays true to the humble roots. With 700 photographs, this hefty book takes an armchair journey around chalets of the world, from Austria and France to Japan and South America. And Aspen, Colorado, of course! The stunning images of gorgeous interiors are very enticing, from streamlined modern chalets to rustic and historic beauties.

Tell us about your cabin decor or rustic hideaway in the comments box below!