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Design Your Log Home

Here you'll find Log Home Living's best advice on designing your log home or log cabin--both inside and out. Get tips for every room in your house, including inspiration for your log home's furniture, windows, fireplaces, lighting fixtures, furniture, decks, flooring and more.

What's in Your Tool Box?
Tool picks from a pro and one cool gadget giveaway.
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Door to Inspiration Found in a Woodsy Log Home
A striking front entry is the driving force behind the design of a riverside log home.
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How to Choose Tile for Your Log Home
Expert advice for finding tile for your log home.
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Design Your Mudroom Right
Keep your log home mess-free with a well-designed mudroom.
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How To: Buy a Desk | Playing Office
No matter what your task, desks are office centerpieces you can't live without. Here are tips for choosing the right one for your space.
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Photos of a Log Retreat in the Sierra Nevadas
Photos from the article Outside Influence: Log Retreat in the Sierra Nevadas
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Photos of a Reclaimed Log Home in Colorado
Photos from the article Reclaimed Log Home in Colorado
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Decorate the Right Way | How to Find the Balance with Your Decor
Balance your decor with our expert design tips that show you how.
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Stairway to Heaven: Your guide to designing the perfect staircase
7 simple steps for taking your log home's stairways to the next level.
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Sarah Susanka's Not-So-Big Ideas for Log Homes
When designing an open plan, architect and author Sarah Susanka focuses on the interior view.
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Photos of a Lakeside Log Home
Photos from the article A Lakeside Log Home
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6 Keys to Great Room Design
What tips do designers recommend when planning a great room?
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Using Decorative Wood
Learn more about decorative wood and how you can use natural accents to jazz up your home.
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Bedroom Design Dos and Don'ts
Tips from designers and decorators to get you thinking about bedroom planning.
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15 Tips for Bathroom Decor
Country's Best Log Homes looks at the nuances for all sizes of bathrooms.
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7 key kitchen-design considerations
Experts list seven thoughts that may affect your log home kitchen planning.
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Planning the Ultimate Master Suite
A master bedroom isn't just a bedroom anymore.
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Game rooms now central to log homes
Designers are using wood accents to create the perfect look and feel in the entertainment area.
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6 Steps to Planning the Ultimate Kitchen
Bigger is better in today's kitchen, including ... well darn near anything.
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From Pesky Pariah to Pretty Product
Invasive red cedar turns into furniture.
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Log Home Windows Q & A
Here are questions to ask yourself and tips to consider when it comes time to select windows for your log home.
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The Ultimate Guide to Flooring Options for Log Homes
Selecting the floor coverings in a home is among the most challenging aspects of design planning. Here's a look at the primary fl…
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Vent-Free Fireplaces Are an Option
Vent-free fireplaces add versatility to design options and are getting more affordable.
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Bathroom Makeovers for Less Than $100
Updating the log home bathroom can be fun and easy — and inexpensive if you are willing to do the work yourself.
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Shower Power
Here are some of the latest options in showers.
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Designing A Log Home Kitchen: Form and Functionality
The latest innovations in furnishings and appliances for log home kitchens.
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Big Ideas for Not-So-Big Log Homes
If you're planning a small log home or a cute log cabin, keeping these tiny home tips can help you out in a big way.
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Choosing the Perfect Windows
Here are some tips from the experts to help you choose the perfect windows.

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