Ralph Lauren Does it Again--New Cabin Fabrics Designed by Dine' Artisans

 Please note:  All photos in this posting are courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home.

We're excited to present a new generation of native-inspired fabrics and textiles that combine authentic heritage with modern cabin-friendly practicality.

Heather in Horizon

New Native-Inspired Cabin Fabrics: Tradition Meets Modern Cabin Life Recently, Ralph Lauren released a collection by Navajo siblings Naomi Glasses and Tyler Glasses — called Canyon Road Collection — that brings quietly sophisticated Navajo-inspired patterns into a contemporary cabin-lifestyle context. These are not trendy knock-offs, but thoughtfully designed textiles from 7-generation Diné (Navajo) weavers — honoring tradition while serving modern needs.

Why This Collection Works for Cabins Durability: Mostly woolens and thick woven cottons, built to handle everyday life, pets, children, or guests. Practical Colors: Rich, earthy palettes — including traditional Navajo browns and taupes, bold red accents, crisp cream tones, and surprisingly fresh indigo-blues — perfect for hiding wear and dirt in a rustic home. Textural & Textively Rich: Think saddle-blanket stripes, curly wool velvets, woven rug-inspired patterns — textures that feel right at home with wood paneling, stone hearths, and cozy fireplaces.

Versatility: Use them as upholstery, throws, pillows, blankets — or mix boldly with other cabin fabrics for a layered, cabin-chic aesthetic. Above, Saddle Blanket in Chestnut, demonstrates just how practical and yet elegant these fabrics can be. There is beautiful bedding as well, above. Email spipal@att.net for inquiries. A Note on Tradition, Authenticity & Respect Authentic Navajo weaving is ancient — rooted in generations of Pueblo and Navajo tradition, often using Churro-sheep wool and natural dyes, turned by hand looms into cloaks, rugs and blankets. Over time, commercial mills began producing “trade blankets” — woven in factories, but marketed to Native communities and later, non-Native consumers. One well-known example is Pendleton Woolen Mills, whose blankets became widely popular throughout Native American communities and later nationally. But not all commercialized “Native-inspired” designs are created equal. Many modern fabric houses produce patterns loosely based on Indigenous motifs — without tribal collaboration or credit. In contrast, the Canyon Road Collection represents a thoughtful and respectful collaboration with Navajo weavers, helping bring traditional patterns into a “home cabin” context with integrity. As awareness grows (and as laws such as the Indian Arts and Crafts Act highlight), many buyers are now asking: Who designed it? Is the tribe involved?

At Tahoe Dream Interiors, we believe that honoring authenticity matters — and we’re proud to carry items that respect heritage while fitting into mountain-home life.

Beautiful traditional Navajo colorations are seen in Heather in Natural, below. Heritage Colorations: The collection focuses on four beautiful colorways. The brown/taupe grouping reflects traditional Navajo colorations. Handsome and durable, it's perfect for the purists.  Above, Bolder Creek in Tundra Left, Saddle Blanket in Chestnut

Inspired by the natural landscape on Navajo Nation, Standing Crosses, above, features four-directional crosses, signifying the Earth's four directions in Navajo tradition, framed by a stepped motif filled with fine stripes inspired by rock striations. A row of triangles represents elements within the natural landscape. Nodding to the natural, undyed wools favoured by the Glasses siblings, this fabric features a heathered, heavier-weighted yarn and offers an organic feel. Suitable for upholstery. Hawk Stripe in Mesquite, above, a durable woven cotton. Suitable for upholstery. This curly woolen fleece, Apres Ski, above, is perfect for upholstery. Imagine curling up in the softest, coziest cocoon of sophisticated pleasure. Mesquite--the most beautiful color! Inspiration idea:  All of these neutral colored fabrics mix beautifully together. If you've got a simple grey or beige interior going and you'd like to add some subtle excitement, any of these fabrics sprinkled amidst the room will add just enough tension without any danger of tilting your modern clean interior into overload.  Use stripes and Native American–inspired fabrics on toss pillows, ottomans, benches, and banquettes. Consider upholstering your favorite swivel chair in the wooly Apres Ski, above, for true luxury. It will add needed texture and contrast.

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If quiet luxury is your thing,these two cream colorways are elegant and beautiful.....

Peppy's Blanket in Cream Eye Dazzler in Cream

Now for the Wow: Dazzling red and tranquil indigo...

 Inspiration idea: For the brave hearted, these red colorways are bold, intense and stunning. Liven up even the dullest of cabin interiors with this beautiful red mix. Left, Saddle Blanket in Red/Black

Peppy's Blanket, above, is named after a beloved horse on the Glasses' family ranch and inspired by one of Tyler's early weavings used as Peppy's saddle blanket. Stepped diamond motifs, or butterfly diamonds, create a bold horizontal stripe in red and black spanning across the fabric. Above, Eye Dazzler in Red/Black nods to one of Naiomi's works with a balanced geometric design of diamonds found in Navajo and other Indigenous weaving traditions, and zigzag patterns. The zig- zag pattern signifies the landscape of mountains in the high desert.

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And finally, my favorite colorway of the collection is the Indigo...

Above, Eye Dazzler in blue. Here in Tahoe, blues mirrors the deep colors of our lake and the clarity of our sky. I find that adding blue to a blandly colored room is a way to freshen and brighten the interior. And blues look so pretty with lots of woodwork and stone. Take your choice, tread lightly with some new toss pillows and a pair of ottomans in front of the fireplace. Or go bold and add all three of the Glasses blue Navajo patterns, a beautiful blue grass-cloth paper to the walls and an elegant blue striped fabric or ticking to the window coverings. Your room will thank you! 

Peppy's Blanket in Indigo Second Phase in Indigo

For over 40 of our favorite Ralph Lauren and hundreds of specially curated mountain appropriate fabrics and wallpapers, visit tahoedreaminteriors.com. All items are sorted by color to make your selection process easy. We offer free samples. For design questions, advice, or general chatting about your home, contact Sue Pipal, Interior Designer, at spipal@att.net. Visit our Ralph Lauren Fabrics Want more cabin design inspiration?  Explore two of our most-loved posts: Can I Paint My Log Walls? 8 of the Most Charming Cabin Kitchens Ever  Follow along for fresh cabin ideas and new mountain home inspiration: Pinterest Instagram See hundreds of wallpaper and fabrics curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes: Tahoedreaminteriors.com  Let your mountain home reflect the beauty, comfort, and creativity you love. — Sue Pipal

Adirondack Charm Meets Fresh Style — A Miles Redd Living Room I Love

Some rooms stop you in your tracks—not because they’re dramatic or showy, but because they feel instantly right. This Adirondack living room by designer Miles Redd, photographed for Architectural Digest, is one of those rare spaces that balances comfort, tradition, and freshness all at once. It feels lived-in, loved, and welcoming… yet wonderfully stylish.

A Fresh Take on Cabin Upholstery

What struck me first was the upholstery. Every major furnishing is covered in a Lee Jofa fern fabric, and instead of feeling repetitive, it creates a harmonious, collected-over-time look. The pieces themselves look like they came from different eras—some older, some newer—but the unified fabric ties them together beautifully.

If you love this style as much as I do, I carry the same fern print in my online shop — it has the same woodsy charm and works wonderfully in cabins, bunk rooms, and cozy sitting areas.

Ferns in Indigo and Linen   Photo Source: Kravet

It’s a reminder that mountain homes don’t have to follow the beige-brown-leather formula. Pattern can be cozy, not busy—especially when the palette is natural and the print references the landscape outside.

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 Adirondack living room by Miles Redd with Lee Jofa fern upholstery and traditional cabin decor.  Photo: Architectural Digest / Miles Redd  Noe Dewitt

(For more classic Miles Redd cabin decor style see my previous post on Miles' own rustic cabin.)  

Adirondack Style, Done the Right Way

The second thing I noticed: those wonderful Adirondack stick-style elements. The stair railing, with its classic twig pattern, adds an instant sense of place. It roots the room in traditional mountain craftsmanship without feeling rustic or heavy.

Adirondack details like this have so much charm—and when paired with lighter prints and fresh fabrics, they keep a home warm and soulful rather than overly “themed.”

 Classic Adirondack stick-style stair railing, log trusses and beams, wood tongue and grove walls all give cozy mountain cabin living room design.  Photo: Architectural Digest / Miles Redd  Noe Dewitt

Cozy, Inviting, and Happily Traditional

So many mountain interiors today fall into two extremes:

• the grey-white-black modern chalet look (beautiful but often too cold), or

• the heavy leather lodge look (warm but predictable)

This room sits right in the sweet spot.

It’s cozy, inviting, traditional, and casually elegant. The eclectic mix of upholstered pieces, the pattern-on-pattern softness, the timeless rug layering—it all works together to create a space that feels like it has evolved over decades, not designed in a day.

That kind of layered charm is at the heart of great mountain design.

For more photos on this same project, see Architectural Digest's article Step Inside This New York City Family's Ultimate Adirondacks Lodge.

Want More Cabin Style Inspiration?

Explore two reader favorites:

• Can I Paint My Log Walls?

• 8 of the Most Charming Cabin Kitchens Ever

See hundreds of fabrics and wallpapers curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes:
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Follow along for fresh cabin ideas:

• Pinterest

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Let your mountain home reflect the beauty, comfort, and creativity you love.

— Sue Pipal

Ferns Fabric in Indigo White  Photo Source Kravet

Note:  Ferns also comes in coordinating wallpaper.  

       

Ferns Wallpaper in Green   Photo Source: Kravet