I'm a minimalist, but I'd swap my neutral living room for Tom Cruise's cabin-style space in a heartbeat – it's cozy but so chic

If you were to ask anybody who visits my small London apartment to define my home in one word, they'd probably say it's minimalist. With the exception of my overfilled bookcase and houseplants, my living room is pared back with an overriding neutral color scheme. You may find it hard to believe, therefore, that Tom Cruise's former Colorado home is my new dream space.

The Mission Impossible actor previously owned a ranch hidden in Telluride's mountains, and with its zip code comes the opportunity to create a cozy yet uber luxurious ski lodge. If you're looking for cabin decor ideas, this room is the blueprint.

It's covered in wood panels, which, designers say, is the first step to a lodge-style home. Varying textures, including leather accent chairs, statement printed rugs, and throws, warm the space, ensuring it's welcoming through the winter season.

Tom then decorated his space with art books, vases, and sculptures that bring a sense of his personality to the room, ensuring it's anything but minimalist. Despite its eclectic nature, however, it's my new favorite space ahead of fall.

Shop the look

While my city apartment isn't remotely similar to this Colorado cabin, I can still follow its lessons in warmth, coziness, and timelessness. Claire Garner, the director at Claire Garner Design Studio, agrees. If you're thinking large-scale, then replicating the wood paneling is a powerful starting point. However, you can still get the look with layered textures, including a sheepskin rug, like this one at Wayfair.

'To create a cabin-style feeling in a living room, wood panelling is a great starting point, offering an instant sense of warmth and character. Balance the richness of the wood with lighter, textured elements such as soft wool throws, linen cushions, or a plush sheepskin rug, which will help to keep the look cosy and not too dark or heavy,' Claire says.

'Natural materials like stone, leather, and woven baskets can also complement the wood and will help to reinforce that rustic, lodge-like charm.'

Your choice in living room lighting is also crucial to sucsess. 'Consider a layered approach by combining a central statement light with table lamps and wall sconces to create pockets of warmth and an inviting glow,' Claire adds.

'Color-wise, I would recommend choosing earthy tones like deep greens, warm ochres, and soft neutrals, which will work beautifully alongside the wood’s natural hues. You might also like to try mixing in some modern touches, such as a sleek metal fireplace screen or contemporary artwork, to keep the look feeling curated rather than dated.'

If this living room can win me over, then I'm almost sure you'll love it, too. Let me know what you think of his space in the comments below.