A masterly crafted lakefront hybrid home with stunning views and easy lake access is a dream come true for this Wisconsin couple. Along the serene shores of Green Lake in Wisconsin stands the “Harbor View,” an aptly named hybrid home that...
Designing for a Great First Impression
An attractive home exterior will make people want to see the inside of your log or timber home. Whether you’re building a cozy cabin, a modest retreat, or a big family getaway, the exterior of your home makes a memorable impression that gives people a sense of what to...
Home Away from Home
A couple chooses a stock log home plan for their ski vacation home and modifies it to fit their family perfectly. In the winter of 2012-2013 Grant and Lori Colby were skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana when, on a whim, they decided to investigate land...
Location, Location, Location
Selecting your building site wisely is key for your budget. The adventure of building a log or timber home begins with an idea. Then comes the challenge of making the dream a reality, and the list of items to be completed is long. Among the first and most critical...
Home Suite Home
Today, more and more homeowners are including hotel-style rooms and suites in their home design and it’s a trend that’s expected to last a long time. If a family member or friend is visiting for a night or forever, there are ways to make space in your home that’s...
Getting that ‘Just Right’ Feel
A home with the right amount of space affords a simpler life with fewer worries and more time to do the things you love. Who says bigger is always better? As baby boomers are retiring, they are finding that they no longer need large homes—but there’s no need to...
Smaller House, Happier Life
A Kentucky couple’s cabin feels like “vacation every day.” As their youngest daughter’s high school graduation approached, Ken and Stephanie knew their 4,500-square-foot home in Boyd County, Kentucky, would be too big for the two of them when she headed off to...
Designing Comfortable & Luxurious Bedrooms
The master bedroom is more than just a place to sleep—it’s your place to retreat from the world. In an ideal world, my master bedroom would be a sanctuary. A retreat from the stressors and demands of everyday life, it would be quiet and cozy with a massive closet to...
Choosing Hope & Faith Over Fear
A Pennsylvania couple create their dream home in the face of adversity. Ask April Henderson-Rhodes what advice she would give other homebuyers on how to create their own dream home, she pauses then says, “Just do it. It is a leap of faith. But whether it’s a dream...
The Original Log Cabin Homes Ltd.
It is the journey of a lifetime that begins with the dream of designing and owning your very own Original Log Cabin Home. We are the Original Log Cabin Homes and we have been helping people get back to nature and renew their spirit of adventure since 1987. Our...
Choosing a Producer and Builder
Assembling the right players is critical to the successful process of building a log & timber home. From the boardroom to the playing field, a successful team has to have the right group of people, with complementary knowledge and skill sets. The same holds true...
Natural Element Homes
For a home that's not like everyone else's ... Natural Element Homes! People who choose a Natural Element Home want something different, a home that is a notch above the usual cookie-cutter design and reflects their taste and lifestyle. We help you create a home that...