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The texture and natural nuances in Resene Wallpaper Collection 38817-5 create a cosy cabin feeling space, and the neutral shades allow for many great colour pairings.
This comfy, enticing forest inspired bedroom has walls, panelling and shelf painted in Resene Jurassic. Timber floor finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, bedside table in Resene Half Sea Fog, textured DIY art created with Resene EzyFill and painted in Resene Alpaca and vases in Resene Inside Back, Resene Emerge, Resene Urbane, Resene Alpaca, Resene Half Rakaia, Resene Double Rakaia. Bedlinen, cushions and lamp from Citta, jug from Flotsam & Jetsam. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
This cosy bedroom by Sticks + Stones Design is painted in Resene Ninja on the lower wall and Resene Tom Tom on the upper wall. Finish an interior timber feature wall in Resene Colorwood tinted to the shade Resene Ironbark to add a sense of moodiness and sophistication.
Wall painted in Resene Half Akaroa, floor in Resene Mondo with round painted rug in Resene Brown Pod, Resene Lichen, Resene Brown Sugar and Resene Dusty Road. DIY artwork in Resene Quarter Akaroa with shapes in Resene Mondo, Resene Brown Sugar, Resene Half Akaroa, Resene Half Nomad, Resene Lichen, Resene Dusty Road and Resene Brown Pod. Vases in Resene Quarter Akaroa, Resene Mondo, Resene Brown Sugar, Resene Half Akaroa, Resene Half Nomad, Resene Lichen, Resene Dusty Road and Resene Brown Pod, chair in Resene Brown Pod and hall table in Resene Dusty Road. Table from Nood, chairs from Mood Store, rug from Freedom, plates, mugs and cutlery from Briscoes. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
In this lush all green room, the bold inspiring wall is painted in Resene Mother Nature. Adding balance, the floorboards are finished in Resene Colorwood Greywash. The boxes on the shelf are painted in Resene Permanent Green, Resene Rivergum and Resene Family Tree. Armchair from Nood, lamp from Citta, artwork by Linn Wold from Popmotif, vase from Shut The Front Door. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Melanie Jenkins.
Cabincore chic: How to achieve the look without going full rustic
Romanticising the idea of living in a cabin or a cottage in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, cabincore is characterised by a focus on simplicity, natural materials, and a sense of cosiness and warmth. With the right combination of Resene paints and wallpapers, you can create your own stylish cabin-like feel at home – just without the less than charming spider webs or moss growing in the corners.
The texture and natural nuances in Resene Wallpaper Collection 38817-5 create a cosy cabin feeling space, and the neutral shades allow for many great colour pairings.
Nature inspired wallpaper designs often incorporate organic shapes, earthy colours, and textures that reflect the beauty and diversity of the natural environment. Resene Wallpaper Collection 38817-5 is a great choice if you want to bring the outdoors inside, adding depth and interest to your chosen space making it feel more dynamic and alive. Paired with wooden décor and dried foliage, it creates a feeling of being in the woods or at a cosy retreat. Pair this wallpaper with earthy shades like Resene Settlement, Resene Stonehenge, or Resene Half Cougar or go for a more rustic look with a wood stain finish like Resene Colorwood tinted to Resene Natural, Resene Mahogany or Resene Bark.
This comfy, enticing forest inspired bedroom has walls, panelling and shelf painted in Resene Jurassic. Timber floor finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, bedside table in Resene Half Sea Fog, textured DIY art created with Resene EzyFill and painted in Resene Alpaca and vases in Resene Inside Back, Resene Emerge, Resene Urbane, Resene Alpaca, Resene Half Rakaia, Resene Double Rakaia. Bedlinen, cushions and lamp from Citta, jug from Flotsam & Jetsam. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
Rich forest greens with a touch of grey like Resene Jurassic have strong ties to nature, so these hues make the perfect base for the walls of a chill cabincore space to help reduce stress. A whitewashed timber floor in Resene Colorwood Whitewash creates balance and levity while supporting the woodland vibe by allowing the natural beauty of the wood grain to show through. Together, these contrasting tones create a strong base that’s neither too light nor too heavy – and the resulting effect is a cosy, cocooning one.
Other green shades with depth and complexity to try are Resene Black Forest, Resene Forest Green, Resene Mangrove and Resene Log Cabin. Alternatively, you could try browns like Resene Wood Bark or Resene Jacko Bean paired with flooring stained in Resene Colorwood tinted to Resene Colorwood Mid Greywash or Resene Colorwood Shore Thing, a hint of green.
This cosy bedroom by Sticks + Stones Design is painted in Resene Ninja on the lower wall and Resene Tom Tom on the upper wall. Finish an interior timber feature wall in Resene Colorwood tinted to the shade Resene Ironbark to add a sense of moodiness and sophistication.
Spaces with a natural influence can also look luxurious. The feature timber wall in this room creates a cosy cabin-like feel, while the lush fabrics, furnishings and dusky pink and brown shades add warmth and elegance. Resene Ninja, a mix of burnt brown and muted mushroom, and Resene Tom Tom, a rosy mushroom shade, work well in a cabincore themed room where earthy browns are preferred over greens.
If you like the look of these dark warmer shades, you can also try Resene Triple Truffle, a deliciously warm taupe, Resene Cab Sav, a sumptuous red, Resene Vintage, a soft tawny Victorian rose, or Resene Redwood, a saturated Ayers Rock brown.
Wall painted in Resene Half Akaroa, floor in Resene Mondo with round painted rug in Resene Brown Pod, Resene Lichen, Resene Brown Sugar and Resene Dusty Road. DIY artwork in Resene Quarter Akaroa with shapes in Resene Mondo, Resene Brown Sugar, Resene Half Akaroa, Resene Half Nomad, Resene Lichen, Resene Dusty Road and Resene Brown Pod. Vases in Resene Quarter Akaroa, Resene Mondo, Resene Brown Sugar, Resene Half Akaroa, Resene Half Nomad, Resene Lichen, Resene Dusty Road and Resene Brown Pod, chair in Resene Brown Pod and hall table in Resene Dusty Road. Table from Nood, chairs from Mood Store, rug from Freedom, plates, mugs and cutlery from Briscoes. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
Building a colour palette on grounding and earthy hues like Resene Dusty Road, Resene Lichen, Resene Half Nomad, Resene Brown Sugar and Resene Brown Pod will bring a sense of warmth and comfort to your space while at the same time being playful and energising. The natural and rustic touch of real twigs and stems adds whimsy and mysterious angles to the room, bringing the beauty of nature indoors without having to worry about watering plants each day.
The brown tones of the natural elements of wood, ceramic and jute in this room create a seamless cabin-like dining space. For deep earth tones, try Resene Mission Brown, Resene Lignite or Resene Mondo. Pair them with other earthy tones like Resene Mai Tai, Resene Swiss Caramel or Resene Colins Wicket.
In this lush all green room, the bold inspiring wall is painted in Resene Mother Nature. Adding balance, the floorboards are finished in Resene Colorwood Greywash. The boxes on the shelf are painted in Resene Permanent Green, Resene Rivergum and Resene Family Tree. Armchair from Nood, lamp from Citta, artwork by Linn Wold from Popmotif, vase from Shut The Front Door. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Melanie Jenkins.
Jade green is a soothing and calming colour, often associated with nature, trees and foliage. This makes it a great choice for a cabincore theme. This elegant nature inspired room features a velvet chair, simple artwork and hanging vines, working well as a home office or plush reading room.
For an unexpected twist on the dark furniture, switch out the black for a deep grey-blue such as Resene Coast with top notes in a creamy neutral such as Resene Half Spanish White. If black is not your thing, try furniture with the fresh, warm white of Resene Elderflower with Resene Colorwood Whitewash on wooden flooring. Then add layers of mustard tones in Resene Thumbs Up and Resene Yuma. Alternatively, you could try shades of often-overlooked deep brown on the walls such as Resene Thunder Road, with layers of softer browns and neutrals such as Resene Double Pravda, Resene Poured Milk and Resene Artisan.
Get cabin ready and store your firewood in this easy to make stacker. A neatly stacked pile of firewood is not only immensely satisfying but will go a long way in transforming your outdoor space. All that is needed to make this stacker is a concrete cinder block, four fence palings and your favourite Resene paints − no hammer, nails, screws or drill required – and you can choose Resene colours to match your home exterior or chosen palette.
Through creating a cabin-like space in your home, you can rediscover the joys of slow living, self-sufficiency, relaxation and even sustainability. Whether you're seeking the feeling of a remote retreat or a new way of life, this trend offers a unique and refreshing perspective on the world. So, grab a book, light a fire, and let yourself unwind in the cosy comforts of cabincore.
Published: 17 May 2023
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Resene Triple Truffle
Resene Triple Truffle
Resene Mission Brown
Resene Mission Brown
Resene Swiss Caramel
Resene Swiss Caramel
Resene Colins Wicket
Resene Colins Wicket
Resene Mother Nature
Resene Mother Nature
Resene Permanent Green
Resene Permanent Green
Resene Half Spanish White
Resene Half Spanish White
Resene Half Rivergum
Resene Half Rivergum
Resene Double Pravda
Resene Double Pravda
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