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...
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:...
Many homeowners who have imagined themselves in a log cabin all their lives are making it a reality. “People are moving away from densely populated areas,” says Brett Youngstrum, who handles sales for Yellowstone Log Homes, an Idaho manufacturer founded by his...
Covid-19 changed the way we grocery shop, eat out and cook at home, resulting in some great new kitchen and pantry designs. If your home is anything like mine, the kitchen is where the action is. When my kids were young, it is where we shared family meals. As they...
Taking on projects that save money may be an option for homeowners with some log and timber building projects. When the log or timber home they have always wanted begins to take shape, some homeowners bring their own personal skills to the project, pitching in with...
Metal accents are increasingly popular to complement log and timber home designs. Many of us are attracted to the idea of building a log or timber home because we love the warmth and natural beauty of wood. Whether you are building a cabin in the woods, or a...
Timber framing and timber accents are popular for good reason. Whether you’re designing a full log home, timber frame home, or hybrid home, you can incorporate timbers into your design in ways that really stand out. A dramatic entryway with timbers on either side...
Things to Remember Before Building a Log or Timber Home (Part Three of a Three-part Series) “Details are important for a custom home,” says Dorie Workman, vice president of advertising and marketing for Appalachian Log Structures in Ripley, West Virginia. “It is one...
Things to Remember When Building a Log or Timber Home (Part Two of a Three-part Series) Building a new log or timber-frame home—or any home—can be overwhelming. There are endless choices and decisions to make, from floor plan to flooring. Clear lines of communication...
Universal design makes a home easy to navigate regardless of age or physical ability. We all know that as we age, our needs change. That minivan that allowed you to shuttle kids to soccer practice isn’t all that practical when you have just one or two passengers,...
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...
Strategic use of color will complement and highlight the wood of your log or timber home. We love the natural wood tones that dominate log & timber homes, from light honey to deep mahogany. The depth and warmth of wood is unparalleled, but the strategic use of...
