After more than 43 years off the air, fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic television series, Little House on the Prairie, can finally reenter her frontier world thanks to Netflix’s just-released adaptation of the same name. Little House on the Prairie officially dropped all eight episodes on July 9, inviting lifelong fans back into the Ingallses’ world—this time with a more modern, measured approach.
While there are plenty of plot points to pore over, I couldn’t help but get swept up in the beautiful set design behind this reprise. Netflix tapped veteran set decorator James V. Kent, whose credits include HBO’s cult-favorite The Gilded Age, so it’s no surprise that his sets are truly that good. Ahead of the show’s release, I was given access to preview the series and was struck by the beauty of his work. Below, I’m sharing three of the show’s best decorating ideas that you can bring into your own home.
Go All In on Log Walls
I’ll be honest: The first thing that struck me was just how cozy they make the titular Little House feel. Never once have I thought “maybe I should totally rethink my house goals” more than while watching this series. You simply can’t get the same iconic look with boring, builder-grade walls. If you’re as swept up in the beauty James created as I was, allow me to give you a quick rundown of modern log cabins—and how you can get the look even without building a new cabin with your own two hands.
While many of the wood types used for prairie homes in the late 19th century are no longer used—in real life, Charles Ingalls most likely used felled cottonwood trees from around the homestead, which legally belonged to the Osage Nation—you can get a similar look with pine, the most common wood for modern log structures. Cedar and fir are also options, but most builders prefer pine for its accessibility and relatively low cost.
Chinking—the material used to bind and insulate logs—has come a long way from its original composition of mud and grasses. These days, you can customize its color thanks to modern mixes that span the spectrum from bright white to dark wood tones. (They also make chinking paint for easy updates to existing structures!)
If building a full log cabin is out of reach, you still have options! You can transform any room into your own personal prairie escape with log siding, which is usually made from pine logs. It functions a lot like shiplap and is a fraction of the cost of a fully built log cabin.
Once you’ve got your logs set, it’s time to think about color. You don’t have to keep them wood-toned. You can make the daring decision to go black or white—but be sure you love that look before you do, as it takes a lot of work to restore them to their original shade.
If you go the log siding route, be prepared to stain, seal, or paint as the paneling comes unfinished. Leave a few ceiling beams exposed for a look that feels both contemporary and classic.
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Swap Out Your Basic Blankets
You’ve likely got a stack of plaid blankets lying around your house. If you’re tired of them or think they feel too “holiday” for year-round use, allow the creators of Little House on the Prairie—and me—to introduce you to your new favorite throw: the Welsh blanket.
These colorful woven blankets, sometimes called Welsh tapestry blankets, are hand-dyed and woven on large looms using a double-cloth construction. They make a stylish addition to any bed but look even more stunning when hung on a wall. Seek out historic makers such as Trefriw Woolen Mills and Melin Tregwynt, whose families have been weaving Welsh blankets for more than a century.
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Pieced quilts also make multiple appearances throughout the series. (We get a great shot of the family’s varied collection in episode three—spoilers ahead!—when the cabin is finally finished.) These personality-forward textiles come at a time when folksy style has never been more popular, proving the best pieces from the past never really go out of style.
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Choose Classic Silhouettes With Character
Simple but beautiful hand-hewn chairs abound in this adaptation. If you’re looking to imbue your home with the same timeless sensibility but don’t want the space to feel dated (say, to 1869), look for classic furniture silhouettes with a twist. In the Ingalls family’s cabin, a simple spindle chair gets a fresh look thanks to carved spindle accents, similar to those found on period-appropriate cattail spindle chairs. Cattail spindles were an American take on the popular Windsor chair that emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries.
If you’re into the upgraded spindle chair look, try a cattail spindle or hunt down one of the other popular Windsor silhouettes. The classic hoop-shaped bow-back Windsor chair was made possible when steam-bending was invented. The sack-back Windsor—perhaps the most iconic Windsor silhouette—features both a continuous arm rail across the back and the timeless bow-back shape. The comb-back Windsor (seen above) is one of the earliest Windsor forms and features two iconic scrolled wings. Mix and match these silhouettes for an elevated, designer-approved look.
Anna Logan is the Deputy Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When she’s not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.
