Texture Combos for CHRISTMAS

Many of Snowbound’s cabins pair the beautiful but harsh snowy landscapes with inviting textures for an understated, cozy feel. Here’s how to do that yourself this Christmas.

• WOOD + FUR. Use plush furs alongside rustic or raw wood for a warm, wintry vibe that looks straight out of Norse country for a Scandinavian farmhouse feel. And don’t worry—faux furs will do the job just as well as real ones.

• FELT + GREENERY. This down-to-earth Christmas combo can be accomplished with a few handmade felt garlands or ornaments contrasted against a Christmas tree. You could even try festive greenery like eucalyptus or holly.

• GLASS + WOOD. Perfect for the Christmas tree, this texture combo pairs wood, like a wood bead garland, with glass elements like treasured ornaments for a look that’s classy and welcoming.

Located in Eden, Utah, this neighborhood of cabins is designed around a series of courtyards, and each cabin holds ecofriendly features like passive solar power and thermal mass concrete floors.

This New Hampshire cabin interior pairs exposed wood with warm and inviting textiles for a picture-perfect and welcoming look.

SNOWBOUND: DWELLING IN WINTER BY WILLIAM MORGAN, PUBLISHED BY PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, © 2020; PAPRESS.COM.