Eco-Friendly Cabin & Cottage Makeover: Design Ideas for 2025

After a long winter, it’s time to celebrate the warmer months with weekend escapes to your home-away-from-home. Amongst the trees, beside a lake, no matter where your haven lies, it’s the perfect place to embrace sustainable living while enjoying the beauty of nature. 

We’ve put together some ideas to help you undergo a thoughtful, eco-friendly makeover for Earth Month:

Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Before you can begin your cabin or cottage makeover for the new season, chances are it needs a little TLC! So get mopping, get laundering, and get at those cobwebs, because once it’s sparkling, that’s when the fun begins. 

Here are some helpful items that we love for cleaning green:

• Laundry Detergent Strips: Lighter, less messy, and more eco-friendly detergent.
• Mighty Mesh Laundry Bag: Keeps your laundry safe and keeps microplastics out of our waterways.
• Swedish Dishcloths: Eco-friendly dishcloths that can be composted when you’re ready for a new set! 

Once the cleaning is out of the way, let the decorating begin...

Cozy Layers

Home-away-from-home life is a cozy one: Whether you’re more cottagecore or cabincore, no nature retreat is complete without copious quilts for snuggling around the evening fire or cozying up on chilly mornings. Layer up with some of our favourites:

Our signature Canadiana quilt, Deer Creek, is at home on your bed, by the fireplace, or curled up on the couch. Pair it with our natural Eucalyptus Luxe Sheets in Navy, our Beechbliss Sheets in Jungle, or - for an extra cozy underlayer - our Ribbed Plush Blanket in Ink. 

Take a nap on the wild side, and top it off with our Pleated Round Velvet Cushion in Ocean and our Chevron Plush Throw in Amazon. Welcome to the jungle!

For a coastal look, take Ocean Waves for a ride! Sleep on the beach (without the sand!) and pair our favourite seaside quilt with our soft and smooth Beechbliss Sheets in Waterfall. 

If you require an extra layer to brave the seaside breeze, bring our Chalkstone Duvet Cover into the mix and add a splash of fun with our Crinkle Square Cushion Cover in White and our Velvet Plush Throw in White.

Natural Décor and Greenery

Bring the outdoors in, and add decorations and furnishings that bring you closer to nature! Natural décor, especially when purchased locally, offers an eco-friendly choice and brings rustic charm and natural serenity into your space. 

For instance, you could incorporate reclaimed wood furniture, mount driftwood on your wall, and add in plants galore to bring the forest to you. Try drying and pressing some local flowers or crafting a macrame pot holder for some DIY fun! Don’t forget to embrace the comfier side of life with fun throw pillows or blankets that complement your natural décor and cozy up your lounging areas.

Outdoor Comfort

Spring and summer are the perfect time to embrace open air living and immerse yourself in nature. And creating a comfy outdoor space ensures you’ll be just as cozy outside as inside! Build your outdoor nest by spreading a soft quilt or blanket on the grass, and add a few fun-colored throw pillows for that perfect pop of personality. 

When the evening cools down, a warm throw blanket is a must-have accessory to drape around your shoulders, keeping you cozy and warm in the evening chill. Whether you're reading a book on the beach or lounging by the lake, these simple additions bring cozy comfort to your outdoor experience.

Sustainable Projects

Your outdoor retreat is the perfect place to start a fun and eco-friendly project that immerses you in nature. You may have more time for such projects away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and introducing circularity to your space is a great way to help our planet. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Collecting rainwater: Setting up a rainwater harvesting system can provide a sustainable water source for gardening, washing, and other cabin needs, all while reducing your environmental footprint. 
• Composting: Turn your food waste to treasure by transforming your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Not only does this reduce waste, but it also helps facilitate a thriving garden (whether it’s yours or your neighbors’)! 
• Planting a vegetable garden: Get your hands dirty, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) or your labour with farm-to-table meals, both reducing your carbon footprint and minimizing the need for store-bought produce. 

We hope this blog has inspired you to bring some sustainable touches to your cabin or cottage this season. For more eco-friendly advice, read our Greener Every Day blog, which offers 30 sustainable living tips to help you embrace the eco-life!