Room-By-Room Archives – Page 16 of 35 – Log Cabin Homes Magazine

High Country Homage

by Mike Haskew | Photography Karl Neumann | Jul 9, 2021 | Designing, Entire Home, How-To, Room-By-Room

More than a century ago, celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright initiated the Prairie Style. A departure from the residential architecture of old Europe that had been widespread in the United States, it was distinctly American and featured bold horizontal lines. Wright’s influence on modern architecture remains strong, and in southwestern Montana near the city of Bozeman a tribute to his legacy rises in splendor next to a quiet pond with majestic vistas of the Bridger Mountains in the distance. The own…

Nouveau Adirondack

by Karen Doss Bowman | Photography Mosscreek | Jul 9, 2021 | Entire Home, Room-By-Room

When a Florida couple decided that summers in the Sunshine State were too hot and muggy, they began planning a vacation home in Banner Elk, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains where the average summer temperature tops out at a pleasant 70 degrees. They also wanted a log house with a distinctive look, so they called on Allen Halcomb, architect and president of MossCreek in Knoxville, Tennessee, to come up with a design that would suit their personalities. “The couple expressed a desire to…

What’s Hot in Great Room Design?

by Donna Peak | Jul 9, 2021 | Great rooms, living rooms, dens, Room-By-Room

Once upon a time, a log cabin living room was a simple affair. Modest in size and design, it was merely another room in the house. Then, things changed. The living room morphed into a jaw-dropping showpiece worthy of grand get-togethers and cozy nights at home. This “great room” has been a log home staple ever since. And though its basic structure has remained unchanged, new log home owners have been finding subtle ways to improve upon perfection. We talked with Stephanie Gauthier,…

Summer Time!

by Log Cabin Homes Magazine | Jul 9, 2021 | Exteriors, Room-By-Room

Living Large in Crested Butte

by Debra Grahl | photography Roger Wade Studio | styling Debra Grahl | Jul 9, 2021 | Entire Home, Room-By-Room

Originally established in the mid-1800s as a hub and supply center for smaller surrounding mining towns, today’s Crested Butte, Colorado, is a premier destination for year-round recreation. Located about 30 miles due north of Gunnison, it’s just far enough off the beaten path to have retained a sleepy town charm; the population of full-time residents is not much more than 1,500. But the number of vacation/getaway homes is on the rise. One such dwelling belongs to Ohio residents Greg and Beth Bookwalter….

Refined Rustic

by Jennifer Donahue | photography Erwin Loveland, courtesy of MossCreek | Jul 9, 2021 | Entire Home, Room-By-Room

Nestled in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee, Norris Lake is a recreation paradise renowned for its pristine waters. The lake covers nearly 35,000 acres with 800 miles of shoreline that includes three state parks. Fishing, boating, hiking, and camping beckon visitors from the entire region and draw many to the area looking for a place to build a dream vacation home. This gracious Norris Lake home, designed by MossCreek in Knoxville, Tennessee, was built as a getaway and gathering sp…

In Living Color

by Log Cabin Homes Magazine | Jul 9, 2021 | Designing, Entire Home, How-To

If you love color and decorating with bright pillows and rugs is not enough for you, there are numerous ways to bring accents to the more permanent parts of your home. Wood and stone are beautiful on their own, and adding a complementary or contrasting color brings both to life in a new way. Outdoors, a colorful door leads visitors into your home and painted trim calls attention to rooflines and the home’s structure. A painted interior wall will enhance your logs & timbers and give a room a focal po…

Designing a Kitchen That Delights

by Jennifer Donahue | Jul 9, 2021 | Designing, How-To, Kitchens, Room-By-Room

Many people say the kitchen is the heart of a home. Memories are made in kitchens, from a peaceful morning cup of coffee with the sunrise peeking through the curtains, to sneaking a taste of mom’s legendary beef stew, or hours spent decorating holiday cookies together. And you can always count on a crowd in the kitchen at any party! When it’s time for you to plan your dream home, designing the kitchen can be delightful—or daunting. There are many design aspects to consider, and alm…

Outdoor Spaces

by Log Cabin Homes Magazine | Jul 9, 2021 | Outdoor Spaces, Room-By-Room

Sunbathing, dining, and relaxing with friends all take place on this spacious deck with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains. The horizontal cables on the railing keep the view wide open from indoors or while seated on the deck.

Red Wolf Falls Cabin

by Margaret A. Haapoja | Photos Joseph Hilliard | Jul 9, 2021 | Entire Home, Room-By-Room

Ed and Mary May fell in love with the Hocking Hills region of Ohio and were married there 10 years ago. Over time they hiked the trails and explored the caves and hollows. After staying in dozens of log cabins in the area, they knew they wanted to build one of their own, so they collected ideas from some of them. “One of our prerequisites as we chose rental cabins was that there be no drywall,” says Ed. “So that was one of our ideas for our own cabin. It would be 100 percent log con…

Fresh Air Fantasies

by Log Cabin Homes Magazine | Jul 9, 2021 | Outdoor Spaces, Room-By-Room

Neighborly North Carolina

by Debra Grahl | photography Roger Wade | styling Debra Grahl | Jul 9, 2021 | Entire Home, Room-By-Room

Richard Phillips isn’t the least expensive builder to be had in the mountains of upstate North Carolina. But he always pays his subs and vendors in a timely manner, has never been involved in a court case, and ends up being friends with the clients he builds for. That’s what landed him the contract to build a one-of-a-kind custom log vacation home for a couple who wants to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Phillips says, “In these parts, we’re all neighbors, everybody kn…