Your Yurt, Your Way: Customize a space that feels like home

Yurtz
Oct 30
3 min read

A yurt isn’t just a structure — it’s a reflection of your lifestyle, creativity, and how you want to live. With thoughtful design and customization, a yurt can become much more than a seasonal shelter or backyard studio. It can be a warm, inviting home that’s uniquely yours.

Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy winter yurt retreat, a creative workspace, or a full-time off-grid home, customization is what transforms a simple circular structure into something extraordinary.

At Yurtz by Design, we build durable, comfortable, and beautiful yurts — but the true magic happens when you design the space to match your way of living.

Design Begins with Layout

The layout of your yurt sets the tone for how you’ll use and enjoy your space. Because yurts are circular, they allow for a unique sense of flow and flexibility you won’t find in traditional homes.

Zone Your Space

Divide your yurt into areas for sleeping, cooking, relaxing, and working. Open layouts maintain that airy, spacious feeling, while thoughtful furniture placement creates distinct “rooms” without walls. Rugs, shelving, and lighting help define each area, keeping the space open yet intentional.

Maximize Natural Light

Windows are key to a bright and inviting yurt interior. Position them to capture sunlight at different times of day — south-facing for warmth in winter, or shaded for cooler summer afternoons.

Adaptable Furniture

Choose adaptable pieces — such as nesting tables, storage benches, or seating that can move between zones — to make the most of your circular floor plan. These flexible options keep your space open, dynamic, and easy to rearrange as your needs evolve.

Consider Flow

The best yurt designs encourage natural movement. From the entrance to your main living space, kitchen, and sleeping area, arrange furniture in a circular flow that feels balanced and harmonious.

Cozy yurt interior with a skylight. Features a bed, rug with geometric patterns, and a table with yellow chairs. Bright, rustic ambiance.

Personalize the Interior

Once your layout feels right, it’s time to bring your yurt to life with décor and textures that reflect your personal style.

Textures & Fabrics

Layer rugs, cushions, and throws to create warmth and comfort. Natural materials like wool, cotton, and wood work beautifully in a modern yurt setting.

Cozy yurt interior with a bed, sofa, and kitchenette. Light wood ceiling, vibrant pillows, and greenery create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Lighting

Use layered lighting for versatility — ambient ceiling lights, soft lamps, and lanterns for atmosphere, and bright task lighting for cooking or working. Dimmable lights let you transition from day to evening easily.

Décor & Color Schemes

Your décor should tell your story. Whether it’s handcrafted accents, vibrant fabrics, or simple neutral tones, choose pieces that make your space feel like home.

Functional Décor

Select pieces that blend form and function. A beautifully designed bench that hides storage, or a shelf that doubles as display space, keeps your yurt organized while adding personality.

Functional Upgrades That Elevate Comfort

Practical upgrades can make a big difference in creating a yurt that’s both functional and comfortable year-round.

Insulation & Liners: Wall and top liners add warmth, reduce drafts, and create a finished interior.
Storage Solutions: Use shelves, lofts, or hanging racks to make the most of vertical space in your circular structure.
Convertible Designs: Lofted beds or fold-down desks save space while giving you more options for living and working.
Multi-Use Features: Lofted beds, fold-down tables, and modular seating expand possibilities in compact yurts.

Cozy yurt interior with wood accents, a sofa, armchair, dining table, and loft with ladder. Bright window view of greenery outside.

Connect With Nature

Part of the beauty of yurt living is the seamless connection between indoor comfort and the outdoors.

Outdoor Living Spaces: Extend your yurt with a deck, patio, or fire pit to blend indoor and outdoor areas.
Framing Views: Place windows to capture your best views — mountains, forests, or lakes.
Indoor Greenery: Add plants or a small indoor garden to enhance air quality and your connection to nature.

Yurtz by Design Custom Options

While your personal style defines your space, Yurtz by Design provides the craftsmanship and materials that make it last.

Materials & Finishes: Choose from custom vinyl colors, and stain finishes that fit your aesthetic.
Windows & Doors: Configure size, placement, and style for optimal light, airflow, and accessibility.
Insulation & Snow Supports: Tailor your build for year-round comfort in any climate with insulation packages and Snow and Wind support options
Interior Upgrades: Enhance your yurt with interior liners and perimeter pieces, making flooring installation simpler and creating a clean, finished look.

By combining your creativity with our design expertise, you can create a custom yurt that’s functional, beautiful, and built to endure.