No matter your style, lake homes, lodges, and cabins are a spot for getting away from our everyday routines and enjoying the outdoors, as well as enjoying the comfort of your home-away-from-home. If your lake cabin, camp, or lodge needs an update, read these tips for planning a space where you can truly enjoy this season.

Natural Elements

Bring an authentic, cozy feel to your cabin by using natural materials throughout your cabin or lodge. From pine paneling to wood ceiling beams, natural materials on the walls, floors and ceiling will create a comfortable, rustic background for your lodge furniture and décor.

When it comes to cabin furniture, don’t skimp on the quality or style! Camp and cabin furniture can offer both comfort and rustic style that will bring years of enjoyment. A reclaimed wood bedroom set with details such as a timeless barn door motif is perfect for the cabin’s master suite. It sets the tone for a relaxing weekend away from life’s hustle and bustle.

Maximize Your Space

Since many cabins, camps, and lake houses are small, it’s important to carefully lay out your spaces to accommodate summer guests. Furniture, especially big pieces, should be selected for versatility along with comfort. If possible, choose pieces that serve multiple roles! A sleeper sofa provides comfortable seating by day and a perfect place for guests to sleep overnight.

Details, Details

When you add more than just fish mounted on the walls, cabin and camp accessories can make your weekend get-a-way feel like home. Choose wall art and other accessories that enhance your cabin experience. You can bring the outside in with paintings of water, sunsets, and other landscapes.

Make your camp a perfect escape by focusing on comfort. A soft floor rug can add texture and warmth to a room. Make sure to create a relaxing environment in your home away from home.

Whether you’ve just moved or are looking for a quick, little home pick-me-up, there are some interior design tricks that designers employ that you can easily use with minimal effort and cost.  Take a look at these clever design tips and see how they can inspire you!

1. Wall Colors

Paint smaller rooms in softer, lighter colors to help make the room feel larger. A smaller room has the tendency to seem cramped, but the large windows and light-colored walls reflect the natural light pouring in from the doors, making the room seem larger than it actually is. If you have a large room that you are hoping to make feel welcoming, darker colors will make a room feel smaller.

2. Mirrors Add Light

Mirrors can also be used to make a small space feel larger. For larger rooms, or any room with a more limited amount of natural light, mirrors placed directly across from the windows, will add instant light. Decorative mirrors can also be used in lieu of art to fill empty wall space. Large or small, mirrors add light and dimension to your living space.

3. Mix Patterns and Textures

Nothing adds a spark of interest to your design like something unexpected. Use your couch to make a statement! Choose a fabric or pattern that’s unique, and have it stand out. Or use a single chair to make an impact. For example, if your furniture is mostly gray, choose a chair that incorporates another color, like yellow. Or choose a gray chair in a different fabric than the rest of your furniture.

4. Add Life

Add plants to your living space. Add them to every room, small or large, few or many. Plants are an inexpensive means to accessorizing your space and adding color and texture.

5. Finishing Touches

Don’t forget lamps, rugs, hutches and cabinets, or sofa tables, and accent tables to help bring your space together. Furniture and paint are only the beginning. The true design happens as you create a space that is uniquely yours.

Golf balls, ties, gift cards—it’s tough to come up with a great Father’s Day Gift year after year. This year think outside the box and get him the gift of comfort. Here are a few ideas to give dads as a reward for all of their hard work and care for their families.

Recliner
Leather, suede, microfiber, the possibilities are nearly endless. Give dad a great recliner for his man cave or his favorite corner of the living room that’s both comfortable and stylish.

Mattress
Dad works hard day in and day out, and a good night of sleep makes all the difference. Splurge a little this year and give him, and mom too, the gift of a brand new mattress. There are a huge variety of sizes, firmness, and price. If you come into the store, you can even test it out yourself to ensure it’s just what dad needs.

Entertainment Centers
Do you often catch dad watching the big game on his cell phone? Or does his man cave have a tiny box TV set on an old nightstand? Upgrade to a stylish and multifunctional entertainment center. Home Furniture’s wide variety allows you to prioritize how you see fit. Whether space, organization, or style is your priority, there’s a little something for every dad available.

Desk
If your dad has to bring work home often, set aside the TV tray for his laptop and setup a true workspace. The best way to do this is with a desk. Desks are a great spot to finish up work projects, pay bills, file important papers, and so much more. Add a special framed family photo for the perfect at-home touch.

The bathroom is often an afterthought for most homeowners, but it shouldn’t be. There’s nothing like relaxing in a hot bath or a steaming shower after a long day. The bathroom should be a place to unwind and renew your body. Here are 4 tips to create the perfect oasis.

1. Storage
Design a beautiful and functional shampoo niche. Don’t stick one of those little pre-made corner shelves in your shower. Inset it into the wall, or build it out with some unique tiles. Make it a design feature.

But don’t stop there.

Make sure your vanity has ample space for creams, lotions, and hair ties. If you have a pedestal sink, consider adding an accent cabinet to keep the counter top clutter free.

2. Open Shelving
Install some built-in storage above the countertop, over the commode, or on an empty wall. These open storage spaces will ensure towels or other items are always within reach!

They also allow you to display a few knick-knacks to give your bathroom a more personal feel.

3. Side Table
It may sound a bit extreme to include a side table next to the toilet, but once it’s there, you’ll never know how to live without it! Instead of placing reading material on the back of the toilet, the table helps to keep things neat and tidy. It also serves as a place to rest or charge your phone while in the shower.

4. Keep Colors Neutral
Keep the colors of your paint and countertop neutral and add pops of color with easily changeable accessories like the shower curtain or towels. You can also use these items to show a bit of character with interesting fabrics and patterns. For the harder-to-change options like paint, counters, tiles, and floor, stick to something neutral and classic.