Outdoor Designs
Create an everyday getaway complete with log home outdoor spaces to welcome and "wow" your guests. From your decks and patios, to special amenities like cooking areas, outdoor fireplaces and water features, it’s important to put just as much effort into your log home outdoor spaces as the inside of your home.
This is next-level indoor/outdoor living.
This lakeside getaway on Georgia’s Lake Sinclair boasts 3,000 square feet of porches and wrap-around decking. Re-create the porch…
Tending a garden can boost your health on multiple levels.
Does your home need a refresh for the new season (or any reason)? Start with the first thing guests see: your front door.
Equal parts functional and fanciful, a greenhouse dramatically extends your garden’s bounty and your home’s curb appeal.
Are you lucky enough to have a waterfront retreat? Enjoy your shoreline to its fullest with these dock design strategies.
A few strategic power plays can help you make the most of the outdoor space Mother Nature gave you.
Set the scene for rest and relaxation with these pieces designed for kicking your feet up.
Treat your senses with these lush and fragrant landscape choices.
A porch, patio or deck should be more than just a pretty face. Here’s how to design outdoor spaces you’ll actually use.
Does your property have spots that rarely see the sun? With strategic plant selection and thoughtful features, your yard will be …
Here's how to create a lasting impression with your log or timber home:
Strategically placed lights can enhance your landscape’s features and increase your home’s safety and security.
Even pretty plants can have an ugly side. Think twice before you choose these six tempting but invasive species for your log or t…
Stone, gravel and boulders are central to a low-maintenance landscape.
A few of our favorite containers that can bring a little green to any size space, from windowsills to backyard hobby farms:
Humble yet lush, low maintenance with high reward, let moss take charge of your yard.
Short on garden space? Square-foot gardening can give you prolific results without eating up a lot of acreage.
Put a little effort into tree care today, and it will pay off for decades to come.
Whether you like to be poolside or fireside, these spaces are sure to enchant.
Make a splash with your log home's landscape by adding an all-natural swimming pool to your property.
Dive into this recommended read to learn more about natural swimming pools and why they're such a great fit for log homes.
No good landscape job is complete without some hard, non-living materials to provide contrast. Even simple boulders can make natu…
Focusing on your log home landscape’s water conservation strategies saves time, money and the environment.
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into an exceptional backyard retreat.
Outdoor living is an integral part of the log and timber lifestyle. From simple, scenic porches to elaborate gardens, these 10 ou…
There's something so comforting about an outdoor fireplace. They look great on porches and patios where entertaining is easy and accessable, but also allow the space to feel intimate and cozy when you need to retreat. Log home outdoor fireplaces let you feel the breeze and enjoy being outside, but still having the comforts of a couch and the safety of a containable fire. Scroll through the slideshow to find inspiration for your future outdoor space.
Want to feel like you're on a permanent vacation? From swanky health-club-like-facilities to simple saunas, take your cues from these fabulous at-home spa spaces.
