Bringing the outdoors in was a high priority. After 10 years living in Boston, Pamela Krengel was wanting to return to her North Carolina roots. For a time, Pamela lived in Raleigh, North Carolina. “My parents, at the time, lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Occasionally...
Ultimately, curb appeal is an opportunity to add warmth and character to your exterior. You’ve likely spent months walking your building site, finalizing your floor plan and analyzing window placement to make the most of the views. But have you considered the curb...
Unique log and timber homes that will be loved forever... Timeless design elements are essential for legacy homes - think wide-plank wood flooring, built-in bookshelves, window bench seats, generous lighting, stone fireplaces, and neutral walls. Great art, antiques,...
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...
Built-in seating and storage is the perfect way to maximize space. As a consummate multi-tasker, I love nothing more than things that serve more than one function. (Give me an air fryer any day—it also toasts, bakes and broils!) Dual functionality is what makes...
Sometimes it takes going away to realize that what you wanted all along was right there in front of you. Beau and Marty Langfitt had a happy life in Mount Vernon, Ohio…family, friends, and a great church community. They also had an urge to try out western living as...
There are challenges and opportunities to building a log or timber home on a small lot. A rustic log cabin tucked away in the national forest. A modern timber-frame home perched at the edge of a cliff. A private, yet accessible, mother-in-law bungalow set up in the...
LESS TO CLEAN. Less to organize. Less to maintain. Less insurance, mortgage, utility, and tax bills. A small log or timber home that's designed for the way you live may just be a dream come true. Coventry Log Homes / Photo by Roger Wade Photo by Heidi Long Photo by...
There are lots of tips and tricks for designing small spaces like a pro. In any home project, your lifestyle should drive the design. That’s especially true when you are planning to downsize, but want to avoid losing comfort. Your home designer should ask about your...
A couple builds their dream timber frame home on Washington’s Lake Joy. One’s life trajectory can sometimes take unexpected turns. For Mike Leonetti, his life changed when he met Deb Dickason. “l met the woman of my dreams and had to be close to her. There was no way...
Festive decorations, a tree full of lights, and a roaring fire are very much at home in a cozy log & timber home.
Christmas is the time for traditions—for honoring old ones and creating new. It’s a time for decking the halls, welcoming friends, and creating memories. Last year Honest Abe Log Homes engaged stylist Lexie Nale, owner of At My Front Door in Charleston, South Carolina, to create a home for the holidays at its model in Crossville, Tennessee. We talked with Nale to get her insight and advice about decorating a log home for Christmas. “Decorating a log home offers both challenges and opportunities,” N…
