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Floor Plan Fundamentals

The secret to a perfect log home is in designing the perfect floor plan. Use the expert advice in this section to help plan the best log home for you.

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The Pros and Cons of Living in a Ranch Home
We break down the pros and cons of building and living in a ranch home for you
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A Ranch with a View
After years of escaping the cold mid-western winters by fleeing to Florida, retirees Bill and Lisa Spencer decided it was time to…
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Creating a Getaway to Share
Real people. Real solutions.
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Small Talk with HGTV’s Property Brothers
Log Home Living's editor Donna Peak talks to HGTV's real estate/renovation pros Jonathan and Drew Scott (aka, the Property Brothers) about the “tiny house” movement.
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The Secrets to Floor Plan Perfection
Not sure if you’re short-changing your square footage? In danger of over-designing? Keep these floor plan considerations in mind …
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How to Get the Perfect Log Home Design For You
Our six keys to getting the perfect log home design.
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Considering All Angles of an Open-Concept Plan
An open-concept plan is all the rage these days, but is it right for you?
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Smart Design Ideas for Small Log Homes
Get inspired with these nine tips to create BIG style in a small log home.
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How to Customize a Standard Log Home Floor Plan
A couple gives their dream log home in New Hampshire a personal touch by customizing a plan from Coventry Log Homes.
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10 Log Home Floor Plan Fundamentals
Consider these 10 steps to good log home floor plan design, which can ultimately lower the cost of a log home.
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The Challenges of an Open Floor Plan
From old houses to new log homes, the open-concept floor plan is all the rage these days. But an open design can also open you up…
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15 Tips For Getting the Most From a Small Log Home
When planning your small home, it helps to have a couple of tricks up your sleeve.
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The Downsides of a Vaulted Ceiling
From construction costs to maintenance, six issues to be aware of when considering a a log home vaulted ceiling
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Tips for Open Layouts
Missteps to avoid when laying out interior spaces.
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10 Tips to Make a Small Cabin Feel Large
Taking advantage the space you have is a great way to enhance the functionality of every inch of your home.
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Space Planning: 5 Rooms for a Small Floor Plan
Want to squeeze more space out of your small floor plan without adding a single square foot? We'll show you how — no sleight of h…
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Size Matters: Choosing the Correct Square Footage
Determine the size your log home by relying on lifestyle needs, budget, and strategic design.
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How to Modify a Stock Plan to Suit Your Needs and Budget
You can take a company's stock floor plans and tweak them efficiently and affordably.
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How to Customize a Small Log Cabin
There are ways to accommodate a small log cabin without compromising design integrity.
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How to Customize a Small Cabin
There are ways to accommodate a small log cabin without compromising design integrity.
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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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25 Tips to the Perfect Floor Plan
25 expert tips for designing your perfect floor plan.
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Customizing a Stock Home Plan | From Standard Floor Plan to Cozy Chalet
Discover how Katahdin dealer Brian Shreve transformed a standard log home plan into a unique, cozy chalet.
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Customizing a Stock Floor Plan for a Unique Lakehouse
Turning a standard Katahdin log home plan into a unique, customized lakeside retreat.
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Customizing a Stock Log Home Plan
Don't want to get stuck with a standard log home plan? Then customize the plan to meet your needs specifically. Read on to learn …
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How to Plan a Mountainside Log Home
Two New Hampshire real-estate agents tackle the ultimate housing challenge — building their own mountainside log home.
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Astoria | 3rd Place | 10th Annual Floorplan Design Contest
The Astoria by The Log Connection, winner of 3rd place for log homes under 2,500 square feet in Log Home Living's 10th Annual Flo…
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Room-by-Room Rundown
Use this checklist to determine your needs versus wants in your new log home.

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