6 Expert Tips For Achieving a Perfect Cozy Cabin Vibe

Inject a bit of hygge into your space this winter.

By Courtney Hollands Jan 03 2024

Lean into soft lamp lighting to help get a cozy cabin vibe.

Photos By Pam and Chris Daniele

Want to bring a cozy cabin vibe into your own living space? We asked Pam and Chris Daniele of Vermont-based Dirt and Glass for their expert cozy-making tips.

1. Lean into lamps. Choose low-wattage lamps for a soft glow. “We are not an overhead-light household,” Pam says with a laugh.

2. Grab a blanket—or three. Achieve that lived-in, well-loved look with throws in mismatched textures: wool, woven, quilted. “Blankets all the way,” Pam says. “Don’t be shy.”

3. Thrift and thrift alike. Weathered books, repurposed wooden crates, antique photos—all are welcome in the Danieles’ home. “They make a place feel so much more personal,” Chris says.

4. Maximize relaxation. Trade your coffee table for soft poufs where guests can put their feet up. Bonus: extra seating.

5. Go green. Live plants do double duty in small spaces: They contribute to cleaner air and they bring nature inside (especially essential in winter). 

6. Let it burn. No fireplace? No problem. Candles add similar natural warmth to a room—Pam prefers the “Cozy” scent from Aura Candles, while Chris opts for a maple tin candle. “It smells like pancakes,” he says.