A log retreat built in 1999 with lake frontage and abundant gardens is a dream come true for a couple who share a love of wood and outdoor living. Back in 2012, Mario Lavoie and Carole Rousseau were looking for a country home, and it had to be made of wood. But when...
A collection of stunning homes with timber accents. Locati Architects, Blue Ribbon Builders, Ps Interiors / Photo by Roger Wade Photo by Heidi Long PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes / Photo by Roger Wade Appalachian Log & Timber Homes / Photo by Roger Wade...
Building a gorgeous and comfortable lakeside home fulfilled a retirement dream for a California couple. The journey was unforgettable and the destination spectacularly serene. When Jim and Leslie Finn sold their home in San Diego and bought an Airstream...
A mountaintop cabin in Pennsylvania offers a superb setting for a getaway with abundant outdoor activities. An hour outside Pittsburgh, in the Laurel Highland Mountains of western Pennsylvania, Keith and Patty Sacchini found the ideal location for a quiet weekend...
A Wisconsin family builds a legacy log home to put down roots where, decades earlier, they regularly planted tent stakes for camping. Stephenson, Wisconsin, is a small town in the northeastern part of the state. With a population of less than 4,000 residents, and an...
Combining nature’s most beautiful materials—trees and stones—creates beautiful, timeless homes. Rich in warmth, log and timber homes with stone accents create a visual impact that’s unsurpassed. For inspirational ideas, here’s a peek at some of our favorite wood and...
Retiring high-school sweethearts create a masterful compound, blending log, timber-frame, and post-and-beam systems. Melinda and David Karchner are well acquainted with the joys of log home living and how their rustic elegance imparts a feeling of safety and...
Renowned Montana architect and artist Phil Korell restores an old lodge by perfectly harmonizing the old with the new. The old stone lodge on Flathead Lake had seen better days. Built in 1936 for a local doctor, it had passed through several owners, and what with...
Pops of color provide dimension and style in log and timber homes. A bright color makes a statement, adding drama and beauty to a room. A muted color can soften the wood tones and make logs and timbers stand out. One of the easiest ways to add color is to paint an...
Pennsylvania’s Poconos provide a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop for a cozy cabin. They bought the property, a one-acre lot surrounded by mature evergreens and hardwoods in Pennsylvania’s Poconos, and waited. Jack Hubbard and Bob Rhodes knew what they wanted 25...
A retiring couple build a lakefront timber-frame home designed around their “must-have” list of amenities. After building a marriage, a family, careers, and a life together, Pat and Rick set out to build their forever home. The retiring couple envisioned a home that...
A Missouri couple teams up with topnotch pros to create a one-of-a-kind hybrid log and timber home with picture-perfect views of the mountains and a valley of pecan groves. Sitting pretty between the urban areas of Springfield and Branson, Missouri, a 1,400-acre ranch...
