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MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|456 ADD SPECIALTY STORAGEIf you’re downsizing the amount of cabinetry your kitchen has (a la tip #5), then you’ll need to supersize the storage you do have. Rollout trays, door-mounted racks and pullout baskets can triple the amount of space an ordinary cupboard has and keep items from getting lost in the back. OPPOSITE: Kitchens can feel crowded — a definite no-go in a little log home — so keep yours bright and open by nix-ing upper cabinets in favor of windows. A simple L-shaped design also will let the space flow freely to the living area.ABOVE: To maximize your home’s use-ful square footage — including storage — reclaim areas that otherwise would be dead space, like incorporating a closet beneath the stairs or eliminat-ing long hallways. P7PUT YOUR APPLIANCES ON A DIETGrand, chef-grade appliances and other high-end kitchen toys may look spectacular, but few people can actually justify the expense. In a small log home, you also can’t spare the space. Look to skinny appliances. Bosch, Smeg, Liebherr, LG and GE are a few manufacturers who make slender models. With your stove, fridge, dishwater, etc., selected, design your kitchen around them. It may seem like putting the cart before the horse, but knowing how much space your appliances will consume will help you maximize every inch you’ve got. 8STOP LOOKING AROUND AND START LOOKING UPTo amplify your log home’s living area, raise the ceilings to 10 feet high or more. Higher ceilings open a room visually, and enable you to use taller windows, including transoms and clerestories, not to men-tion substantial log trusses and decorative ceiling treatments. However, don’t take it to extremes. The height of your ceiling should be in proportion to a room’s area, otherwise you’ll feel like you’re standing in a silo.63

46|Log Home Living|MARCH 20209WATCH YOUR STEPRather than enclose a stair-case, which can cause a room to feel confined, keep it open, eliminate risers and use spindles that aren’t bulky and will all but disappear into the wood-work. Add visual interest with decora-tive newel posts or carvings on the stringers, then use the area beneath the stairs to its fullest. It’s the perfect spot for shelving, a place to stash guests’ coats or even add a reading nook.10ADD SOME SPICE An open floor plan in a small log home makes sense, but if you’re not careful, it can border on bland. Use detail, texture, color and contrast to keep your home visually stimulating yet cozy. Mix wood species and shades of stain. Add a little punch of vibrant color in your cabinetry or a standout tile backsplash. Use creative flooring and, if you have a little drywall in your log home, consider bold, patterned wallpaper as an accent.The bottom line is that when it comes to making a log cabin truly yours, size knows no bounds. Take these 10 tips into account, listen to your designer’s advice and then do what feels right. The result may be short on square footage, but your enjoyment will be endless.J

MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|47Visit loghome.com/resources and start planning your dream home now! ARTICLESQ20 Tips for the Perfect Floor PlanQChoosing a Log Home CompanyQThe Lowdown on HybridsQMaintaining the DreamQPick a Plan, Make it YoursQRestoring the DreamQWhere Does the Money Go?WEBINARSQ21st Century Kitchens for Classic Log & Timber HomesQFinding the Log Company That’s Right for You QHow to Choose Stain for Your Log or Wood Home QWhat to Expect When Expecting to Build a Log HomeLooking for information on how to build your dream home? Want DIY maintenance tips? Need hiring guidance? THE FREE RESOURCE PAGEis the perfect place to find the content you’re looking for.There are tons of topics for you to explore! Check out a few listed below:INTRODUCING LOG & TIMBER HOME LIVINGWe’ve taken the absolute best of Log Home Living and Timber Home Living magazines and combined them into one bigger, better resource for log and timber home enthusiasts. Each issue will feature Q expanded home tours more floor plans and more design tipsQ Q more practical construction informationQ plus financial tips, trending products and inspirational decor ideas Your #1 resource for 37 years and countingLook for our debut issue APRIL 2020on newsstandsMarch 3If you are currently subscribed to Log Home Living or Timber Home Living,you will automatically start to receive Log & Timber Home Living

Western estern Romanceomance48|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020The pioneering spirit of the Old West he pioneering spirit of the Old West finds its way to New Hampshire.inds its way to New Hampshire.story by Karen Marley | photography by GBH PhotographyWRT f

The living space perimeter of the Wells’ home is built with a log profile called “Classic Appalachian” and is stained a neutral smoke color. The garage and basement exterior are made of a rough-cut lumber stained in Boot Hill Grey by Behr — the same stain used in some interior spaces. All landscaping was done by the owners, who incorporated rocks that were blasted from the construction site.



MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|51“My husband is a romantic about the Old West,” Cathy explains of Gary’s nostalgia. The couple began thinking about mov-ing to Nevada and fulfilling her husband’s dream of building and living in a log home. When their son unexpectedly moved back to the northeast, they dropped Nevada from their plans, but Gary’s dream of a Western-inspired log home continued to grow.Cathy recalls, “I was perfectly happy in our Colonial. But if you’re going to build a Western log home in New England, you have to be all in.” Aplace is more than a geographic locale; it’s an attitude, a style and a sentiment. From the mo-ment Gary Wells began visiting his son in Lake Tahoe, he felt an affinity to its architecture — log and timber homes set against a rugged terrain and thickets of ponderosa pine, white fir and aspen. It was how Gary envisioned the land had looked when pioneers first discovered and settled in the region.LEFT: The pellet-fueled fireplace insert by Regency is accented by a rough-cut-wood chimney and cultured-stone veneer. BELOW: The modest exterior conceals a stunning interior with soaring 18-foot ceil-ings. Western style is emphasized with Douglas fir timbers in a king-post timber frame off the front porch and rear deck. A high-performance insulated vinyl gives the front door exceptional functionality, while its walnut-look adds natural style.

A single ridge beam across the cathedral ceiling, Douglas fir roof rafters and a single timber post supports the New England snow load. A white pine tongue-and-groove ceiling complements the bead-ed grooves on interior log walls. 52|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020

The Wells purchased no new furniture for the home, choosing instead to uphold the Old West settler’s tradition of “use what you have.” {{

54|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020Over the next decade, Gary and Cathy assembled their ideas. They found a floor plan in a magazine they wanted to cus-tomize and a property near Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, overlooking the White Mountains. After researching numerous log home companies, Real Log Homes emerged as their producer of choice due to their will-ingness to work with the Wells’ floor plan and respect for their budget. Equally impor-tant, they loved the company’s sophisticated, dovetail joinery.“The corners are truly interlocking. The top is sloped, directing water away from the corner,” explains regional sales manager Mike Heffernan. “People love it. It’s classic and rustic.” Set on a hillside, the Wells’ home is a 1,808-square-foot single-story ranch crafted of white pine cut in a log profile Real Log Homes calls “Classic Appalachian.” It’s 12-inch height requires fewer log courses to reach the ceiling, creating greater efficiencies with materials and labor, as well as protec-tion against the elements. The exterior faces are flat with a scooped chinking groove at the top, though Gary and Cathy opted out of the chinking for aesthetic and budget-ary reasons. A king-post timber frame of Douglas fir marks the entry and back porch. “It’s not a showpiece, but it’s dramatic for us,” says Cathy.The modest but durable exterior belies the grand nature of the interior’s main liv-ing space. With its soaring, 18-foot ceil-ings, sweeping mountain views and rustic warmth, the great room feels grounded in strength and hospitality the moment you cross the threshold and enter its embrace. RIGHT: Gary Wells designed the kitchen hood and wood “chandelier” (which includes an electrical outlet for holiday lights and greenery) over the knotty alder island. The homeowners enjoy mountain views through high-perfor-mance triple-glazed windows.

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56|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020The long log walls are broken and stiff-ened by the shear walls extending about 4 feet into the great room. In addition to adding structural stability to the design, the shear walls serve another purpose: They define the great room zones – the foyer, living, dining and kitchen areas. The cathedral ceiling is supported with a ridge beam and Douglas fir roof rafters, emphasizing the towering space even more. Wide maple planks with a scraped, weathered appearance comprise most of the interior flooring. Kitchen cupboards are a knotty alder with a matching island and elevated breakfast bar topped by a rough-cut piece of lumber with a live edge. The island is stained in Boot Hill Grey by Behr to match the exterior rough-cut siding, a look repeated in the kitchen range hood, fireplace, guest bathroom vanity and the island’s “chandelier” — a rustic box beam suspending three pendant lights, which was designed by Gary. The counters are capped with quartz in a color combination of rust, gray and mocha. There are three bedrooms — two guest rooms and a master suite — that each pro-vide a cozy contrast to the great room’s mag-nificence. With its placement along the rear deck (a strategic move that maximized the views), the master features an internal, ex-posed dovetail corner. A tongue-and-groove ceiling masks the bedrooms’ conventional truss construction. Thoughtful details pay homage to the home’s western inspiration. Sliding barn doors conceal the laundry area in the mud-LEFT: A weathered vanity, copper pan sink, rust-toned quartz and rugged accents complete the bathroom’s Old West theme.RIGHT: Painted drywall above the stair-well leading to the basement lends a pop of color to the compact but texture-rich space, which includes barn-wood sliding doors and hand-scraped maple floors.

MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|57ABOVE: Guest bedrooms provide a cozy retreat away from the shared living spaces. Each guest bedroom has at least two log walls. White pine tongue-and-groove ceilings hide the conventional truss support system above.BELOW: Dovetail corners give the exterior an authentic early-American look, along with added durability thanks to the water being shed along the slanted surface of the logs.

58|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020room, as well as the master bedroom closet. Oversized weathered tile gives the shower a rustic patina, while reclaimed barnwood accentuates the shuttered vanity. A copper miner’s pan sink completes the Old West look. Upholding the settler’s tradition of “use what you have,” the Wells did not purchase any new furniture for their log home. The view from the back deck delivers the wide-open feel of the West. To keep the panorama open, galvanized-steel goat fenc-ing serves as a smart railing choice. The deck overlooks landscaping anchored with rocks that were blasted out of the home site during construction. “A lot of wine has been sipped on that deck at sunset and coffee in the morning,” says Cathy. As often as not, the couple share their views with the friends and family who come to visit. Based on the revolving door of guests, it’s safe to say Gary speaks for ev-eryone who visits the home when he says, “It’s like living in a resort.” ABOVE: The home’s master bath design is simple, creating an organic, spa-like feel with its free-standing tub, natural greenery and honey-toned log walls.TOP: Because the master bedroom wing is offset, a dovetail corner is visible on the inside. An expansive slider door provides easy access to the deck.

MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|59Square Footage: 1,808 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 Log Provider:Real Log HomesBELOW: The rear deck and veranda features an open pergola as well as a covered area, so the Wells can enjoy fresh-air entertaining rain or shine.BEDROOMBEDROOMMAIN LEVEL(Finished basementlevel not shown)FOYERWKMASTER BEDROOMM. BATHDININGROOMVERANDAGREATROOMCOVERED PORCHCOVERED PORCH

60|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020As a quintessential part of American history, log cabins conjure images of cozy spaces, crackling fireplaces and muddy boots clustered at the entry, signaling a day of adventure. Of course, many of today’s log homes, while maintaining the warmth and craftsmanship of their humble cabin predecessors, are sprawling masterpieces of luxury that include open floor plans crowned with vaulted ceilings and soaring two-story fireplaces.Both have their place in the landscape of American architecture, but what if we told you that you could have it all — a cozy home under 1,000-square-feet with the luxury and ambiance of a larger home? We reached out to the pros to see how. Turns out, all it takes is a little ingenuity, planning and a few clever design tricks.Less is More5 smart tips for building a log home you’ll love in 1,000-square-feet or less.byEdi Pettegrew

MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|61R1USE EVERY INCHTo make the most of a modest footprint, thinking creatively about each space is essential. Every square inch — and its function — matters. Look first to minimize wasted space by ditching the formal dining, living room and foyer in favor of spaces you’ll actually spend time in. Consider reducing the size of your master bedroom and creating un-pretentious multipurpose rooms, such as a guest room that doubles as a gym or home office. “We encourage our clients to think through their everyday living and season of life to help guide their home’s design,” says Mark Elliott, Vice President of Coventry Log Homes.2GET SMARTOnce you’ve created a layout that works for your lifestyle, clever design tweaks can help you eke out even more space. For example, Celeste Haase, design manager with PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes and M.T.N Design, says outside-the-box thinking has allowed her to carve out space and create character in unusual places. “We’ll get creative, and even build nooks between interior wall studs,” she explains. Taking that same approach, Michael Grant, founder of Modern Rustic Homes, suggests looking beyond traditional prod-ucts to more innovative ones. He cites swapping out traditional swing doors for pocket, folding or sliding doors as a simple way to “expand usable living space.” With 590 square feet on the main level and 310 upstairs, “Cody’s Retreat,” by Precision-Craft Log & Timber Homes, is the definition of cozy, rustic charm. A bedroom/bath on each level affords privacy now, as well as flexibility for future needs. MAIN LEVELUPPER LEVELBEDROOMBEDROOMENTRYKITCHENLIVINGAREACOVERED DECKCOVERED PORCHBATHBATH

62|Log Home Living|MARCH 20203OPEN UP Beyond the function of your footprint, it’s im-portant you consider the feel of your space, too. How can you get 1,000-square-feet to live like more? The key is an open concept design, which creates a visually larger space by removing dividing lines (a.k.a., walls). “An open concept is best used for the great room, din-ing room, kitchen and entry,” says Michael. “This design can reduce your need for hallways as well, which is just transitional — not livable — space.” 4LOOK TO THE LIGHT There is nothing quite like waking up to sweeping views of rolling hills, a quiet lake or a snowy mountaintop. Incorporating windows into your tiny log home is not only good for your soul, it’s an essential part of good small-home design. In fact, the role of natural light within a home — especially one with space restraints — cannot be overstated. Having an abundance of windows in your design will create bright and airy spaces that feel much larger than they are. “Clients will include glass garage doors, bi-fold doors or create walls of windows,” says Celeste. Look to skylights or clerestory and transom windows to usher even more light in.Coventry Log Homes’ “Custom Adventurer” design is only 961 square feet on two levels, but the wide-open design and vaulted ceiling (with skylights) makes the interior feel wonderfully bright and spacious.BEDROOMLMAIN LEVELUPPER LEVELENTRYBATHKITCHENMASTER BEDROOMM. BATHOPEN TO BELOWLIVINGAREACOVERED PORCHP

5STYLE IT RIGHT When square footage is at a minimum, the secret to creating show-stopping interiors is adding flair to the functional aspects of your home, such as the stairways, walls and flooring. “Use these opportunities to mix in unique fea-tures,” suggests Mark. “Exposed logs on stairs, for instance, are visually striking while still maintaining their functionality.” Likewise, invest in quality materials that pack a lot of punch, such as granite coun-tertops, luxury wood flooring or special wall treatments, like reclaimed wood or faux finishing, and use them in areas of high-visibility for the most impact.Adding unexpected elements, like the elegant glass-and-iron chandelier in Coventry’s “Woodland” model shown here, will add “wow” factor to even the smallest, simplest log cabin design.BEDROOMBEDROOMLOFTLOFTMAIN LEVELUPPER LEVELBKITCHENOPEN TO BELOWLIVINGAREACOVERED PORCH

REAL PEOPLE. REAL SOLUTIONS.Dream Home for RentATThe Sacchini FamilyIn the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, near Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater, and an array of area ski slopes, Keith and Patty Sacchini saw an opportunity to enjoy the mountains they love while capitalizing on the area’s growing popularity. Why a log home: The Sacchinis wanted a house that would pull double duty as a base camp for hunting trips and family holidays and as a VRBO (vacation rental by owner). The perennial appeal of a log home won them over, and they chose an open floor plan that affords space to host large groups, while providing unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.Favorite features:As part of their quest for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the Sacchinis incorporated a 500-square-foot, three-season living space to the floor plan. “I’ve never liked decks,” says Keith. “They’re too much maintenance and not enough warmth. So it’s a great area for when you’re grilling or just hanging out. Even if the weather gets a little shaky, you’re still protected. You’re outside, but not in the woods.”The LowdownImpressed with Pennsylvania-based Tim-berhaven Log & Timber Homes’ combina-tion of modern design and rustic charm, the Sacchinis worked with Lynda Tomp-kins to maximize the home’s potential. With a focus on building for short-term renters, it was important to clearly define private spaces while emphasizing public ones. “The great room and fireplace are centrally located,” says Lynda, “And there’s a balcony on the second floor, so you can peer down into the great room and out through the gabled glass.”byGriffin Suber64|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020

MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|65The master bedroom has its own porch, cementing its spot as the best room in the house. An angled island provides a clear view to the great room from the kitchen. Since the first-floor half bath is on the small side, plans for a swinging door were replaced with a barn-style slider, creating more usable space. In a snowy locale, a boot room is a smart addition to avoid wet footprints and maintain a clean home. The Inside Scoop If you’re building to rent, these tips can make your property both personal and practical:QPack it in. To fit as many beds as possible into one room, the Sacchinis had a carpenter build custom bunkbeds with a “center step” which makes it easier to climb up and change sheets. “Each bunk has its own light and a USB port,” says Keith. “It’s pretty slick.”QPrivate space. When designing to rent, you want each bedroom to have a clearly defined bathroom. A public bathroom is only needed in the presence of shared spaces.QIntegrate options. If you’re looking to accommodate large groups, incorporating separate living areas is never a bad idea. “In the basement,” says Lynda, “We roughed-out space for a separate kitchenette and bathroom.” The decision allows the lower level to be self-sufficient, should the need arise.ONLINE RESOURCE Browse floor plans of all shapes and sizes in our growing online collection.loghome.com/floorplansMAIN LEVELWhen it’s adjacent to the kitchen, an outdoor living area is perfect for hosting meals al fresco.SHED PORCHSHED PORCHSHED PORCHSHED PORCHBOOT ROOMMASTERBEDROOMOUTDOORLIVINGM. BATHWith the inclusion of a closet, the second-floor study can easily serve as an extra sleeping space, if needed.UPPER LEVELSTOR.STOR.STUDYBEDROOMBEDROOMLOFTOPEN TO BELOWKITCHENW.I.C.DINING AREALND.PAN.GREAT ROOMF

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68|Log Home Living|MARCH 2020fgOn the 3,300 SF main floor the Southern Grace features two guest bedrooms with a shared bath; a timber frame master suite with a dressing room, bathroom and walk-in closet; a first floor open kitchen and dining room; and a separate living room with a fireplace. There are his and hers offices; a laundry/mud room with a full bathroom accessible from an attached 784 SF garage; and a second story craft room. Both the master suite and living room open onto a deck with an outdoor living room warmed by a stone fireplace. The 1,624 SF basement boasts a full kitchen with a dining space and fireplace; a den convertible to sleeping quarters; and a half bathroom.800-231-3695www.HonestAbe.com • [email protected] LevelCRAFTROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMLOFTOPENTO BELOWOPENTO BELOWLND./MUDPORCHPORCHFOYERGREATROOMBONUSROOMMASTERBEDROOMM. BATHW.I.C.KITCHENDININGGARAGESTUDYPAN.Main LevelMODEL NAMEThe Southern GraceSquare Footage: 4,924 Bedrooms: Baths: 33 full, 2 halfLower LevelKDININGDENEXERCISEWORKSHOP

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MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|71floor plangallery800-438-827410024 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922 · stonemill.com · [email protected] Homes Designed & Built to Express Your LifestylePrestwick3,294 sq. ft.4 bed, 3.5 bathCottonwood1,884 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath

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MARCH 2020|Log Home Living|73floor plangalleryMAIN FLOORSECOND FLOORMAIN FLOOR: 1850 SQ. FT. · SECOND FLOOR: 910 SQ. FT. · GARAGE: 576 SQ. FT.This home offers all the features that make log home living sowarm and inviting. The open floor plan and spectacular greatroom timbered cathedral ceiling offer expansive glass to view thescenic pastoral setting. A huge island anchors the fully equippedkitchen with bar seating and is adjacent to a huge separate diningroom. The first floor master bedroom has an adjoining masterbath and walk in closet. Upstairs two additional bedrooms, bath,and loft overlook below. All this is surrounded bylarge open decksand covered porches to enjoy the outdoors.DORMERDNBATHBEDROOMOPEN TOBELOWDORMERCLO.DN 40'C4BONUSBEDROOMLOFT440'PORCHBATHMASTERBEDROOMDNUPWALK-INCLOSETOFFICEKITCHENUTILITYCLO.UPDININGGARAGEGREATROOMDECKPORCHPCUSTOM BREWSTER2,760 SQ. FT.Clear Fork2,975 sq. ft. 3 BR/3 BAThe Clear Fork can be described in one word majestic! Whether it overlooks –a lake or river or expansive valley, this home off ers a commanding and unobstructed view. Inside, it features the spacious, open-concept great room with exposed timber ceiling and impressive fi replace, chef-size kitchen with built-in pantry and convenient island, fi rst-fl oor walk-through laundry and master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a bath, plus an open loft which overlooks the great room and front entry.Loudonville, Ohio 800.368.1015 The Trusted Name in Log Homes.BEDROOMOPENTOENTRYBELOWBEDROOMLOFTOPEN TO BELOWFirst FloorSecond FloorMASTERBEDROOMMWSTUDYENTRYKITCHENDINING AREAGREATROOMGARAGECOVEREDPORCHLAUNDRY

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