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...
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...
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...
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…
The Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Building Your Timeless Log or Timber Frame Legacy Home. Building a custom log or timber frame home places you firmly on the path less traveled. But uncommon doesn’t mean uncomfortable—building a custom wood home can be a journey of...
Designing special spaces for kids and pets that will withstand the test of time will be enjoyed and appreciated by generations to come. Shrieks, squeals, giggles, and barks⎯the sounds of a lively home. Legacy homes are built to be welcoming spaces for families to sit...
If you plan to pass your log and timber home on to future generations, experts provide some key points to consider. For many of us, the opportunity to build a log or timber frame house is the realization of a lifelong dream. But what makes a house a home is the people...
Moving glass wall systems are more popular than ever for removing the barrier between inside and outdoors. Magnificent views of the outdoors are one of the top priorities for most log and timber homeowners. Maximizing breathtaking views when building the home of a...
There are a vast number of ways to create outdoor living spaces that harmonize beautifully with log and timber homes. As the seasons change, our thoughts turn to outdoor living. The longer days, blooming flowers, and the intoxicating smell of barbecue smoke...
For those of you who love fresh air and sunshine there's no better way of life than indoor/outdoor living. From a simple door that leads to a porch or patio, to a moving glass wall that connects indoor and outdoor living areas, there are a vast number of ways to blend...
Your outdoor spaces are a bridge between your home’s interior and the natural landscape beyond. Some of my favorite time at home is spent on a quiet spring afternoon, sitting on my deck listening to the rain hit the metal roof overhead. Whether it’s watching the sun...
