A cabin in the woods, filled with hunting gear, some wine, a lot of food, and six friends who never seem to see enough of one another. Three guys, three girls, all married, two pups, prior room mates, bunking up again after nights filled with cards, conversation, and a few bottles of wine. Stroganoff and grilled cheese, french toast and eggs, dance parties and Miley, Home Alone and Starbucks, endless cups of coffee, endless amount of blankets, bunk beds, a warm fire, and heartfelt talk. This is what a weekend in the woods looks like, talk about my heaven.
Log cabin living is a way of life that many people admire, even when it’s from afar. If you live in a log home, or aspire to.
Log homes are a special kind of home that are built with logs as the main building material. Many log homes are a family cottage but they can also be quite sophisticated and luxurious. Log homes have been popular for centuries in many countries around the world, including Canada and North America. There is much history with log homes, especially in colonial America as they were a staple part of the ‘log cabin and beyond’ pioneer lifestyle.
Pros: Thermal efficiency, fire resistance, aesthetic beauty and design.
Cons: Increased maintenance, cost, potentially less appealing to future buyers if you sell.
Decorating a Log Home
Log homes can be decorated in many different ways, depending on your personal preferences. You can choose to have a rustic look with exposed logs, or you can cover the logs with drywall, plywood, or other sidings for a more finished look. You can also choose to have a variety of windows and doors, or you can keep it simple with just a few. There are some incredible doors we’ve seen for log homes, such as hand-carved animals or scenery on the door. Some people prefer to keep the natural look of the logs, while others might choose to clear coat or stain them on the inside (You must stain the outside). You can create vastly different appearances by the roofing, doors, windows, flooring, and interior finishes you have within your log home.
