In a previous post, Lake Cabin – Cute as a Button, I talked about the exterior of our Minnesota cabin. Now I want to take you inside.
When you open the door your eye is drawn to the wall of windows and the beautiful lake view. Once you pull yourself away from the view you see the antler light fixture over the log table and chairs. To the left is a thick log support post and a tall log bookcase.
The authentic log furniture continues with the coffee table, end table, wall mirror, TV credenza and china hutch.
Lutsen, MN is a quaint town on the north shore of Lake Superior. In the winter they have a ski resort and in the summer they host a 99 mile mountain bike race which my son, Sam, competed. One year on the drive home I noticed a man selling moose antlers on the side of the road. I was so excited to pull over and purchase two. One I displayed on the porch in our Highover home and the other at the cabin. I made the tray from old dock planks found in the yard and I purchased the chunky handles from Hobby Lobby.
I also also built a shoe rack, bench at the end of our bed, and a vanity table – all from old dock pieces. Free wood with a cool vibe.
There is no coat closet, a must for northern Minnesota. Thus, we attached more old dock pieces to the wall and screwed on wild animal and native fish hooks found at Menards. The side table in front of the open stairs functions as a desk and/or a puzzle assembly station.
The large trout canvas on the wall was purchased online at Great Big Canvas. I love the shape of trout, but after I received the canvas I realized our lake does not stock trout. Oh well. A fish, is a fish, is a fish, in my book. Speaking of fish, I attached these whimsical ones to the pull chains on the ceiling fans. I think they are wide mouth bass, but who knows?
Look for a future post, “Welcome to the Lake Cabin – Part Two”
Hi mom!
Your upcycled dock wood furniture is absolutely perfect, what a great idea! Love the fishy’s on the wall and the pull chains, so cute! Jigsaw puzzles are a passion of mine; a designated spot to assemble is nirvana!
So fun to see and read about your creativity.
Thank you Sandy!