“If we build it they will come.” When Karen talks about her new home on the shores of Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland, one of the first things that she will tell you is, “Never in a million years did I expect to build a log home.” When Karen and George, a retired...
Couple builds a legacy home on a Tennessee mountain top. In addition to sharing a life together, Gina and Graham share a love of log homes and the Great Smoky Mountains. Graham recalls first experiencing the Great Smoky Mountains while attending veterinary college in...
Future-proof your log or timber-frame design through careful planning to create a home where you can gracefully age in place. Building a log, timber frame or hybrid home is often a lifelong dream, cherished for its charm, natural beauty and enduring strength. However,...
It’s been almost a century since the tiny Appalachian community of White Oak Flats evolved into Gatlinburg, Tennessee, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. First settled in the 1830s, early residents were attracted to the area for many...
If the idea of a forever home on one level with no stairs is appealing, you can make that dream a reality with these strategies. Building a single-story log or timber frame home requires strategic planning to ensure affordability, efficiency, and long-term...
A busy Atlanta couple escapes big-city life in a simple, comfortable log home in Big Sky, Montana. David and Melissa Hatter have always felt right at home in Big Sky, Montana, even though they are also quite used to the bustle of the big city of Atlanta, Georgia....
Understanding a home’s geographical location is crucial for optimizing its energy efficiency, to account for local climate and weather patterns, which will greatly influence heating, cooling and lighting needs. Building a log or timber frame home is a significant...
We've gathered a gallery of inspirational images to help you find the perfect recipe for your dream kitchen. Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of Log Homes of America / Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia / Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of...
A couple turned to local artisans to craft an elegant timber frame home in Red Lodge from reclaimed lumber, with the design taking its inspiration from a 19th-Century cottage in Rhode Island. For what feels like an eternity they’ll watch a storm roll in, approaching...
A thoughtfully designed minimalist layout with plenty of pantry space, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and easy-to-clean quartz countertops. While kitchens and pantries have vital complementary roles to play when it comes to comfort and the essence of making a log or...
Couple loving the log home life at their Great Escape Lodge on a Maryland lake. Growing up in Maine, John Bobrowiecki was used to summers spent on a lake, fishing, boating and swimming. When his career with the military took him to Virginia, John and his...
Trending design styles and the materials that help define them. Do you keep seeing different styles of log or timber frame home that you love, but you are not sure what it’s called? We asked interior designers and an architect to define the popular styles...
