Giving the entrance to your home the “wow” factor requires creativity and design expertise. Aside from the basic functions of ingress and egress, the look and feel of the entryway and the functionality of the mudroom add ambience and accessibility to the overall flow...
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...
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...
Combining functionality with beauty is the goal of a downsized home. When you plan a new log or timber frame home, it’s natural to think about the way you want it to look and feel. We tend to dream about things like flooring, windows, and décor—the fun stuff! But...
Envisioning the future makes downsizing easier. A log home can be the ideal choice for homeowners planning to downsize. They're energy-efficient, safe, durable, and can easily be designed to support the physical and sensory changes of aging without sacrificing...
As the saying goes: “meals and memories are created in the kitchen.” Creating a log home kitchen that is both practical and welcoming is possible with thoughtful planning, as many log-home owners have discovered. “Our goals were to have an open kitchen with lots of...
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...
Tips for Creating a Joyful Family Room Where Everyone Feels at Home. The family room is where memories are made. Where movies are watched. Games played. Gifts unwrapped. Laughter heard. It’s where couples cozy up and siblings snuggle. Where sleeping dogs (and cats)...
A good lighting plan can take your home from dark to dramatic, highlight key architectural elements, and illuminate work spaces. Warm reading light in a cozy den, bright task light over kitchen counters, strategically placed walkway lights along a garden path:...
Experienced log and timber frame home builders provide valuable information on designing a home that you’ll love. It’s no surprise your log or timber frame home builder seems to know just the right place to put that reading nook you wanted, or the perfect way to...
A great first impression will make people want to see the inside of your log & 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...
There are several considerations to achieve energy efficiency and drama by using windows to complement your log or timber home. Log and timber homes are often designed to complement their natural surroundings, so the way your design incorporates windows to bring the...
