The Truss is one of the most important advances in the history of architecture. Although some important buildings used trusses earlier, the idea
When designing a stick-built home, the ceiling is often an afterthought. Since we do not often focus our attention on the ceiling it is easy to ignore, but ceiling design can greatly
We have focused a great deal on appropriate lighting solutions for the inside of a log home, since having great lighting can provide a real boost for one’s quality of life. While
Last October, we wrote a post on predicted future trends in home design. The conclusions of that post were that great rooms and first-floor master bedrooms would become even more prevalent while
While dedicated movie rooms are a popular way to enjoy films right at home, the aesthetics of a log home make them a perfect candidate for filming in a movie. Sometimes, a log cabin
While ice is a problem usually associated with winter weather, the summer creates favorable conditions for hail storms. Since hail forms in severe
Along with the bathroom, the kitchen is probably the most “functional” room in a house. Since the layout of a kitchen is dictated by its function, with little floor space
When designing a conventional home, the ceiling is not often given much consideration. Perhaps we disregard the ceiling since it is seldom the
“Lodge” is an ancient word, with a history dating to the Proto-Indo-European language of roughly 5500 years ago. It originally meant the bark and foliage of a tree, evolving to mean an
As the days get warmer, the humidity in the air also increases. Although we often only consider temperature when thinking about personal comfort, the humidity levels can also greatly affect how we
In the past month, we have had posts featuring the Cape Cod and Craftsman home styles. We’ve also talked about how to design
The laundry room may well be the unsung hero of the modern day log home. While we may only give thought to our washers and dryers when they have problems, these modern
