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.

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Ferns Fabric in Indigo White  Photo Source Kravet

Note:  Ferns also comes in coordinating wallpaper.  

       

Ferns Wallpaper in Green   Photo Source: Kravet

Plaid Perfection for Your Cabin

 

Plaid and cabins — some things are simply meant to be. For generations, plaid has been the pattern of choice in rustic interiors. From cozy tartan blankets to timeless wool upholstery, these classic checks have warmed ski cabins, lake houses, and mountain lodges for over a century. Classic Ralph Lauren, Abelaird Plaid Photo Source: Osborne & Little The tradition began with Scottish tartans — patterns that once identified clans and later became symbols of craftsmanship and comfort. When plaid crossed the Atlantic, it became a staple of frontier life and early American homesteads. From wool shirts to rugged blankets, its practicality made it indispensable in the great outdoors. Image source unknown — used here for design inspiration and educational discussion. Today, plaid remains a cabin essential — not just for its heritage, but for its versatility. Many of our plaids are woven from durable wool or sturdy blends that can stand up to crowds, guests, family reunions, kids, and even dogs. Dense colorations hide wear beautifully, so you can relax instead of worrying about the furniture. Plaids can be neutral like this Galloway Plaid in Natural, above. Photo Source Colfax and Fowler.  Beiges, tans, camels and browns can look elegant with natural wood and stone rustic cabin finishes, see below. Image source Traditional Home, Charles Faudree — used here for design inspiration and educational discussion.

Why not a blue plaid? Shetland Plaid in Quartz Blue, below, by Kravet has stunning coloration. We say practical, durable and beautiful! Source Kravet Inspiration idea: The more the merrier. Here curtains, walls and upholstery are all in one blue plaid. Left, Islay Plaid in Teal by Mulberry Home. This would be so pretty with log walls!  Photo Source Kravet

Engadine in Grey, a clean, modern windowpane plaid. Photo Source Nobilis Galloway in Red Green Photo Source Colfax and Fowler. Image Source Genessee River Trading Co Inspiration idea: Classic Camp Style--mix plaids with Americana quilts, blankets and antique accessories. Go bold with color. In fact, go bold with everything...don't be afraid to be whimsical, afterall, a cabin is for fun!

Whether you’re styling a Tahoe lake house, a ski lodge, or a cozy forest retreat, plaid brings warmth, texture, and that unmistakable “welcome home” feeling. Perfect for winter holidays, fireside evenings, and all the moments that make mountain life special.

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Image Source:  Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Archives

Inspiration idea: For a dressed up cabin interior, this beautifully styled room by Ralph Lauren home shows off his expert skills at mixing classic collections and family heirloom furnishings with plaids, Native American fabrics, Navajo rugs and furry pillows. Sticking to a simple black and red color scheme makes it all hang together. Black and white windowpane plaid fabric, Westcliff Tattersall, is also by Ralph Lauren.  Photo Source Osborne & Little

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Image Source: Schumacher

Montana Wool Plaid in Hunter, by Schumacher.

Florals and plaids together? Yes, please! We love the contrast in the mix of pretty and delicate with rustic and masculine. Opposites make for the most interesting rooms. This large-scale modern floral thistle pattern from Sanderson, Thistle Garden, on a natural linen background is pretty without being too precious for cabin life.  Photo Source Sanderson Plaids come in non-traditional colorations, too. This lavender and lilac colored woolen plaid, Morlich, is every bit as durable and rustic as any old-school red and green plaid, but it's pretty modern coloration gives it just that touch of style.  Photo Source Osborne & Little

For over 60 different plaid and tartan fabrics 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 Plaid 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 See hundreds of wallpaper and fabrics curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes.  Tahoedreaminteriors.com     Follow along for fresh cabin ideas and new mountain home inspiration:  Pinterest Instagram Let your mountain home reflect the beauty, comfort, and creativity you love. — Sue Pipal

Add Playfulness to Your Cabin with Whimsical Wallpapers

Why Not Have Some Fun?   Powder rooms, kids rooms, bunks and laundry rooms are all perfect places for whimsical wallpaper.   In vacation cabins and mountain homes, whimsical wallpaper patterns add unexpected charm and joy.  Shouldn't your vacation home be a place of surprise and lightheartedness?  Let "serious" design stay in the city.   Your cabin is a perfect place for a dose of decorating fun. Appres Ski    Are you skiers?  Consider this       tongue-in-cheek ski pattern in a     traditional French toile style, Apres   Ski.  We love how it combines   design sophistication, good looks   and smart humor all at once.   Sometimes joy is the best decor!   Available in 6 colorways. Photo Source Katie Kime

Kilim Are you a touch boho glam?  Then consider Kilim a funky bold ethnic pattern in cool contemporary colors. (4 colorways available.)  Its strong patterns and cool colors make it ideal for accent walls where you want energy and personality to shine.  Photo source Quercus Wood in River For a playful twist on natural textures try Wood in River. What's more whimsical than a brightly colored wood grain print in a woodsy cabin! Adorable in a powder room. (Available in 6 colors but for maximum whimsy try the blues, green and red!) Photo source: Kravet Bluebird Day

Bluebird Day. If you have a girls bunk room, this is your paper! (Available in 3 colors.) Photo source: Katie Kime

 

Wychwood

 

Dream of a walk in the forest.  Wychwood wallpaper...charming and affordable, too!! (In 7 colors.)  Endlessly versatile, Wychwood is a customer favorite. It balances whimsy with elegance, making it a great choice for those who want playful design without going over the top.  Photo source Kravet

Explore More Wallpapers for Mountain Homes

These are just a few of the whimsical wallpapers we love. At Tahoe Dream Interiors, you’ll find hundreds of specially curated wallpapers and fabrics perfect for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes.

To make shopping simple, all items are sorted by color. And don’t forget — we offer free samples, so you can see patterns in your space before making a commitment.

For design advice, questions, or just to chat about your cabin project, contact Sue Pipal, Interior Designer, at spipal@att.net.

Need a wallpaper installer? Visit WallpaperTahoe.com. 

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

See hundreds of wallpaper and fabrics curated especially for cabins, lodges, and mountain homes.  Tahoedreaminteriors.com    

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