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Issue Date: February 10, 2008
Cabin fever
Longing to kick back in a comfy, cabinlike setting without having to pull the plugon modern living? A growing number of woodsy furnishings are turning the home inside out.
By Audrey Davidow
Lighting
Dick Idol Pinecone Glow Floor Lamp with built-in night light is finished in rustic bronze and amber, and has a faux-leather shade that delivers a warm glow. $299.99 at lampsplus.com.
Antler table lamp, a chic update on the kitschy classic, is crafted of white resin and sits on a polished silver base for a look that's both town and country. $149 at westelm.com.
Wood candles begin with reclaimed teak that is hollowed, then filled with unscented candle wax. Available in three sizes, from $12 at potterybarn.com.
Floors
Bring a natural fiber rug -- such as seagrass or jute -- inside to give any space an organic, earthy texture. Check potterybarn.com for different styles; an 8-by-10-foot rug starts at $249.
The sophisticated design of its stitched floral pattern makes this cowhide flower rug much more uptown than backwoods. $2,430 at therugcompany.info.
Walls
Wood deer head is hand-carved from basswood, so there's no need for any of that messy hunting stuff. $448 at anthropologie.com.
Groovy wood plinth clock is sliced straight from an acacia tree, then lacquered for a modern sheen. $49 at westelm.com.
Or hook up your walls with the Entwined Root Wall Mirror, made with a variety of handpicked roots and twigs. $329 at vivaterra.com.
A brushed metal tree coat rack has branches that hold everything from coats to jewelry to scarves. $28, urbanoutfitters.com.
Accessories
Iron chipmunk doorstop is perfect for welcoming friends -- and perhaps a critter -- in from the cold. $24 at anthropologie.com.
Faux-fur throws come in ivory, espresso, frosted taupe, caramel and leopard. Add a cup of hot cocoa and a crackling fire, and you've got the perfect recipe for keeping cozy on a cold night. $149 at potterybarn.com.
Warm amber and cedar room fragrance allows you to breathe in the great outdoors without having to leave the couch. $72 (245ml) at anthousacollection.com.
Furniture
For a woodsy-looking end table that conveniently doubles as a stool, try one of VivaTerra's barn-beam tables, crafted from antique lumber that's been reclaimed. Some pieces have more than 200 years of imperfections, such as warps, making each piece unique. From $340 at vivaterra.com.
Stylish, comfortable and nearly indestructible, the Montage hair-on-hyde ottoman, with walnut-stained feet and casters, is trimmed with nailheads for a stylish look that holds up well against dirt and looks right at home on the range. $1,375 at eliteleather.com.
Carved from the root balls of Chinese firs, Root of the Earth Stools are designed to highlight the natural grain of the wood sothat each piece is both stool and sculpture. $169 (not including a $10 surcharge) at vivaterra.com.
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