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| The master bathroom achieves its rough-hewn charm by blending faux stone for the tub surround, flat-plate steel with a hammered edge for countertops and wood paneling. |
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| The great room is the focal point of the house—warm, inviting and casual. Homeowner Linda Ough further enlivened the effect by using dark wood for the main walls and rafters, and light-colored wood on the ceiling, door and window framing, and cabinetry. The expansive windows and tall ceiling keep the room airy. |
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| High ceilings and windows in one of the four bedrooms offset the dark wood. Earth-toned Western decor complements the building materials. |
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| The walkout basement is light and airy. The decorative stairs incorporate one of several cypress trees used as accents throughout the house. |
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| Bright, eclectic and fun all describe the home's woodsy kitchen. From the cypress tree trunks that support the bar to the corrugated metal used for the backsplash and island base, the open space offers plenty of color and texture. |
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| The "Sunflower Room," named for the whimsical designs on the hewn-log walls, is a light-filled, peaceful retreat that's a favorite of people who rent the home when the Oughs are spending summers in Montana. |
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| For the artistic main entrance, Linda Ough designed the flooring, which is made of cypress end-cuts laid like pavers, and carpenter Troy Whitmire crafted the front door from cypress and old barn wood, incorporating cedar limbs into the design to emphasize the home's connection to the land |
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| An upturned cypress tree trunk makes an eye-catching sink in the powder room. |
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| A long, screened-in porch capitalizes on views of the surrounding lake and showcases heavy timber posts and beams. The porch is just one of many places in the home that offer solitude and reflection. |
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| The Oughs spared no detail, even in the basement media area. Two kinds of wood create a rustic coffered ceiling, while a variety of fabrics, slate flooring and custom cabinetry add visual appeal. |
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| Rather than design an unvarying uphill staircase, architect Leah Shute eased the climb by creating layered entrance stairs that convey a sense of a journey up to and into the house. Elevating the front entrance allows both the main floor and the basement floor as broad a view of the lake and woods as possible. |
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| The Oughs insisted that their house reflect the natural environment—from the native stone to the heavy, hand-hewn timbers. As a result, a sense of warmth and comfort permeates both indoor and outdoor spaces. |
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| A floating dock provides access to the lake and a roomy spot to relax. |
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By Jimmer Mackinnon on Sep 24, 2009
If Only I had this kind of money available to me. But hey, I can get local northern Vermont white cedar logs an hour from here. plained in 3 sides and round ext reasonably priced. I'll go that route with 900sf to start.
By herb on Sep 25, 2009
Nice home
By zaldy on Sep 30, 2009
my dream home..
By Michelle on Jan 14, 2010
Quirky! I really enjoy the unique features--very creative. The kitchen and bath rock! Well done!
By Tina on Feb 04, 2010
Isn't this a little much? How about flounting your wealth a little bit?
By Chris on Feb 04, 2010
If I'm good enough..... When I die, this is where I'll go !
By TexasBorn on Feb 04, 2010
I love your home! It is a beautiful and tasteful design, I wish you many happy years there!
By Alex on Feb 05, 2010
Everything put together with really good taste. Where can you get the info to rent it?
By Ellie Lytle on Feb 05, 2010
Outstanding. This house shows creativity in a non conventional way, it has great character and I absolutely think these people rock.
By Rich Wilson on Feb 05, 2010
Absolutely beautiful home, my wife and I have been dreaming of a log home for a long time. I love the use of natural resources and available material
By Whitney Richardson on Feb 08, 2010
Alex--As much as we wish could stay there, too, this is a private residence and unavailable for rental.
By German Quintero on Feb 08, 2010
This house seems to me very pretty, I am Colombian and I live in Florida, I have 20 years of experience in the manufacture of log homes and all that with the wood and I like to work in a factory.
My email is germanquintero487@yahoo.com
By Mike LeMay on Feb 11, 2010
Teh end cut cypress floor is awesome looking, how did it get laid and what was used as filler???? I love the upturned cypress trunk used as a sink in the bathroom. Very unique...
By mahal on Feb 12, 2010
love your house .i live in fla. but prefers to be in the mountain and live in a log home.
cant afford to build one but do you know where i can rent one like this for a family retreat.
thanks
By bryyo6 on Feb 13, 2010
the innovative tile feature, the cut ends of the cypress impressive, unique, its an idea i would use when building my home
By Wolf Hauser on Mar 11, 2010
There is nothing spartan about the liberal use of the resources at hand and the architect surely must have wondered if this was his masterpiece or a close second ?
Regardless the beauty of finding contentment and solace within your dream home is good to know that there are some of us out there who finally did it , All my applaud .
By Whine Taster on Mar 12, 2010
Wow Tina, this cool looking house and all you can do is gripe. It's not like they made the floors out of the skulls of homeless people. I'm gonna make my house out of gold and hundred dollar bills just to peeve you off.
By goodysgurl on Mar 15, 2010
This home is BEAUTIFUL! It is our dream home, the unique features of this home are breathtaking! If only we had the $!