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Waterfront Log Homes

  1. Western red cedar shingles sound a note of warmth and sustainability, and they also are respectful of the region’s historic character. A charcoal-colored metal roof mimics the style of local farmhouses. “We tried to be consistent to the aesthetic of traditional building materials even though it’s a very modern home,” explains Paul.

    A Canadian Post-and-Beam Cabin

    Picture this: beautiful sandy beaches, lush green hills and a pastoral island setting that inspired the classic novel, Anne of Green Gables. Add a striking post-and-beam home to the mix, and you have the recipe for the perfect getaway retreat. “It’s a place where we can completely relax,” says Paul Rivers, describing the 1,900-square-foot cottage [...]
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    Winning Effort: An Adirondack-Inspired Lakefront Home
  3. Michigan log home landscaping

    Cozy on a Grand Scale: A Lodge-Style Log Retreat in Michigan
  4. Ontario Lakeside Cabin

    The Right Angle: A Lakefront Cabin in Ontario
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    Trading Spaces: A Lakefront Wisconsin Cabin

    Wisconsin empty nesters downshift from a large city abode to a cozy cabin by the lake.
  6. A series of stairs leads to the various levels of the property and eventually to Douglas Lake, where the Pfendler family spends their summer vacations engaged in boating, fishing, swimming, motorcycling and just plain relaxing. Dormers, a shed roof over a portion of the covered porch, and the extended eave over the windowed gable in the living room add to the magnificent architectural appeal of this Hearthstone home. Split-faced cinderblock used for the foundation is cost-effective and can be painted.

    Great Escape: A Tennessee Vacation Log Home
  7. Visitors immediately feel as if they’ve stepped back in time when they walk up to the Hincheys’ front door, thanks to traditional-style chinking and a classic Adirondack chair made by local craftsman John Brake. A weathered log makes a perfect side table for morning coffee.

    The Waiting Game: Montana Lakeside Cabin
  8. The Davises worked hard to design a log cabin with a distinctly modern aesthetic. They accomplished this on the exterior by mixing rustic materials, like Western Red Cedar logs and mossy mountain stone, with the more modern stainless steel of the roof and siding, and glass panes between the sloped roof and log structure. "At night, when the lights are on inside the cabin, it's almost like this roof is this floating plain," says Scott.

    Rustic, Meet Modern: Cozy Wisconsin Lakeside Cabin
  9. The foundation of the home, including the walk-out basement, is lined in Cultured Stone.

    Back to Basics: A Lakeside Log Home in Wisconsin
  10. Multicolored flagstone forms the walk leading to the entry, along with shredded bark, pea-sized gravel and rugged rocks lining the man-made creek.

    Logs Make the Difference: A Waterfront Retreat in Wisconsin
  11. Spacious outdoor living areas, including a gazebo, deck and porch lure the homeowners outside to enjoy their lush landscaping and lake views.

    Updating a Classic Log Cabin in Maryland
  12. Custom Crafted Lakefront Cabin Exterior

    Custom Crafted Lakefront Log Home
  13. From the lake, the home's full height is visible, while from the street, it appears low-slung.

    Timber Home in the Catskills is a Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
  14. Lakeside Log Cabin Exterior

    By the Water’s Edge: Lakeside Log Cabin
  15. Stone pavers form the walkway from the home to the lakefront. Although the fire pit was an afterthought, the Walsh family spends hours there enjoying the Wisconsin forest scenery.

    Legacy Quest: Wisconsin Log Cabin Getaway
  16. The front door, crafted of knotty alder and glass panels with a wrought-iron grille, was the inspiration behind the home.

    Door to Inspiration Found in a Woodsy Log Home
  17. The weather outside may be frightful, but the fireplace of the Schreiber home is always delightful. John and Lynn chose multicolored stone, which contrasts with the color of the logs, from Arizona.

    Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Log Home in Wisconsin
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    South Meets West
  19. Adirondack Lakeside Log Home Kitchen

    A Lakeside Log Home
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    Seamless Effort: Log-home renovation
  21. Exterior of the home

    Peaceful Lake Home
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    Summer Tradition: An Island Retreat Log Home
  23. Exterior Photo of the Lakeside Log Home | Photo by James Ray Spahn

    Light of the Lake: Planning a Lakeside Log Home
  24. Log home exterior

    Against All Odds: Planning a Lakeside Cabin
  25. Kevin and Gen Puppe with son Ayden and their family pet.

    You Dream, We Design: Lakeside Memories
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