If you’re getting excited for those warm summer nights, then you’ve come to the right place for your cabin backyard ideas! Let’s explore 15 different decor options to make the most of your outdoor space this summer.
Last Updated: 8/21/24
There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, I love more than nights spent outdoors in a cabin backyard. So many of my favorite memories in life are around bonfires, in hot tubs, and knuckles deep in garden beds.
I’m a huge advocate for the importance of spending time outdoors. Now more than ever, it is so easy to waste away our days indoors and never interacting with nature.
There is nothing more healing and thrilling than getting reconnected with the Earth and all its little creatures. The best way to encourage this in your own home is optimize your outdoor space!
These cabin backyard ideas are all ways to improve your backyard space and make spending time outside feel easy and inviting. You will be looking forward to getting in your backyard as much as possible with these easy decor ideas.
Get ready to make some beautiful memories of your own this summer with family and friends. I swear I can already smell the smoke on my clothes and bug spray on my skin!
15 of the Absolute BEST Cabin Backyard Ideas
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1. Native Plants All Over
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A great way to seamlessly blend the beautiful woods into your cabin backyard is by using native plants for your landscaping.
Not only is this an incredibly healthy way to maintain biodiversity in the environment, but it also proves to be one of the best low maintenance landscaping options.
Your outdoor space will be stunning in the summer as your native perennials will attract all kinds of butterflies, pollinators, and birds. This is a look that will certainly not disappoint!
2. Natural Water Feature
Backyard water features like a man made pond or trickling stream make the perfect place to find the serenity of the outdoors in your cabin backyard.
Water features add beautiful visual interest to backyard cabin landscaping as well as those lovely sounds of running water at night.
Just imagine yourself in the upcoming warmer months spending time pond side as the sun sets with a glass of wine in hand. Pretty tough image to beat, if you ask me!
3. Container Vegetable Garden
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One of the best ways to incorporate these cabin backyard ideas is by adding a container vegetable garden as the focal point of your yard!
Container gardens are great because they require much less maintenance than a traditional garden and also add visual appeal depending on the container you use.
The ease of care, functionality, and beauty of a vegetable garden make them one of those timeless staples for any outdoor living space. Plus, you’ll have delicious food at your disposal during the hot summer months!
4. Wildflower Cottage Garden
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If the maintenance required for a vegetable garden is not your speed, try a cottage garden consisting of beautiful wildflowers! I’m actually obsessed with wildflower gardens and how whimsical they look.
Adding a small garden of flowers into your landscaping plan will immediately brighten up your space and improve your mornings as you have something lovely to look at when you drink your morning coffee.
The best part is that wildflowers grow quickly and easily. They only require some watering here and there but without all the pruning, weed control, and pest control of vegetable gardens. They’re the easy way and beautiful way to go for these cabin backyard ideas!
5. Small Cabin Tree House
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If you have little ones in your family that can’t wait to play outside at the cabin this summer, surprise them with their very own log cabin in the trees!
When I was a little girl, I would endlessly dream of having a tree house and would have played with one endlessly if I ever got the chance.
If you have big trees on your land that are close in proximity, a tree house is the way to go to add some fun into your own backyard.
6. String Lights on Log Poles
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It doesn’t take a landscape designer to know that using string lights in your cabin backyard ideas will instantly elevate the look of your space.
The good thing about them is they have a dual purpose. The added light will extend the amount of time you can spend outside, and add a lot of beauty and coziness to your hangouts!
Outdoor lighting is my favorite way to spruce up a fire pit or backyard pool. Turning on the twinkly lights in my yard every night brings me so much joy!
7. Garden Hideaways
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When designing your garden, I highly encourage you to locate the perfect spot for a cozy seating area with outdoor cushions.
It’s always nice to have a hideaway in your backyard you can utilize to sit and read on a warm afternoon, or just escape to enjoy the wildlife and lush greenery around you.
Time at the cabin should always mean getting the opportunity to reconnect with nature. Take a moment to breathe and remember that we are all a part of something bigger than ourselves!
8. Rustic Outdoor Kitchen
One of my favorite cabin backyard ideas is to incorporate an outdoor kitchen into your space!
There’s nothing better for outdoor entertaining than having a dedicated kitchen space for grilling hot dogs, chilling cold beers, and storing snacks.
If you have the outdoor room, this is an amazing investment into your space that you will love and use all the time. Plus, it will drastically raise the property value if you ever decide to resell!
9. Modern Fire Table
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All cozy cabins should have the option of a modern fire table in the backyard. Sometimes we just don’t feel up to getting a traditional fire started and maintained.
The benefit of fire tables is all in their ease of use. It will encourage you to get out in your backyard more often for bonfires because it requires much less of a commitment!
If you install it under cover like the photo above, you can enjoy a fire during heavy rains and storms. Make the most of a small yard with a beautiful fire table!
10. DIY Benches
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Cabin backyard ideas don’t have to be expensive, sometimes they just take a little creativity and hard work.
The benches seen above are not only full of rustic charm, but they can be crafted from all natural materials that you could probably source from your very own backyard!
I’ve always preferred benches to individual chairs for a bonfire because it encourages connection with the people sitting around you. So don’t be afraid to get a little crafty and take advantage of the organic material at your disposal.
11. Hot Tub Under the Stars
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If you have enough room and a big enough budget when it comes to renovating your cabin backyard, might I suggest considering a hot tub install!
The best thing about a hot tub is that no matter what time of year it is at your cabin, the hot tub can be used and enjoyed.
There is no better way to sit underneath the stars and enjoy the many benefits of being in mother nature without some of the downfalls like mosquito bites and cold nights!
12. Cozy Spacious Deck
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If you’re lucky enough to have a large deck in your back or front yard, it’s worth putting the bulk of your design effort into making it as cozy of a space as possible!
Decks are a huge asset to summer fun and make the perfect hosting opportunities.
You have the added benefit of very easy access to the indoors as well as less wear and tear from the elements. Because of this, a deck is the perfect place to add more textiles like pillows and rugs to make the space extra charming.
13. Adirondack Chair Fire Pit
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Adirondack chairs are one of those classic cabin staples making them one of the best cabin backyard ideas.
They are effortlessly beautiful and surprisingly comfortable with their deep seats and tall backs. I love the look of these chairs, especially when the wood is given an opportunity to shine like in the photo above.
They can sit on wood chips, pine straw, wood mulch, pea gravel, or any kind of fire pit base. This makes them an incredibly versatile and beautiful seating option.
14. Swinging Bench with Outdoor Rug
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If you’re looking for some unique cabin backyard ideas that you won’t find at your neighbor’s house, consider going the extra mile for some hanging seating.
A hanging bench filled with comfy pillows is so cute and inviting. Also it’s a huge step up from a swinging hammock!
This is one of those easy ideas that packs a huge design punch. Your guests will love visiting to hang out on and get pics of your adorable back yard.
15. Beautiful Oasis with Natural Stone
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Using natural stones and boulders in your cabin backyard ideas is a foolproof way to achieve an elegant and timeless look.
Using natural materials is always best when it comes to cabin interiors. I would argue that stone is the design king of the natural materials!
It’s gorgeous, durable, easy to clean, and absolutely unforgettable when used well. If it’s in your budget for your cabin backyard, stone is definitely the way to go.
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