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Magnum Opus | A Rustic Log Home in New York

Teamwork crafts a rustic retreat that pushes logs to new limits.

New York log home entry
This log home in New York’s Hudson Valley uses logs averaging 18 inches in diameter.

New York log home portal
The main entry portal showcases big log trusses.

New York log home garage
Different roof heights break up the home’s mass.

New York log home door
The front door has an almost castle-like look.

New York log home deck
The wraparound deck provides a vantage point for mountain views.

New York log home deck chairs
Adirondack-style rockers make the deck a comfy place to relax.

New York log home deck fireplace
The outdoor fireplace lets the homeowner enjoy the deck in all but the coldest weather.

New York log home corner
The home has 140 corners, posing a challenge for the builder.

New York log home sideview
A twilight view of the side reveals the softer nature of the large logs.

New York log home side detail
Logs and stone impose sturdiness and timelessness.

New York log home rear
The broad deck connects the home’s living spaces and creates outdoor entertainment spaces.

New York log home great room
Big logs and stone dominate the two-story great room.

New York log home fireplace
The great room fireplace casts a warm glow.

New York log home entry interior
The entry as viewed from the great room.

New York log home dining room
The view from the kitchen toward the dining room.

New York log home table
Vintage dining table and chairs suggest the log home has been around many years.

New York log home kitchen
Porcelain tile forms the backsplash in the kitchen.

New York log home sitting area
A cozy sitting area is one of many nooks and niches in the home.

New York log home bedroom
Big logs and a stone fireplace define the master bedroom.

New York log home balcony
A guestroom enjoys a private balcony.

New York log home bathroom
The master bathroom offers modern comfort in a rustic setting.

New York log home bridge
A log-sided bridge connects upper-level guestrooms.

New York log home stairs
The staircase wraps around log columns.

New York log home stair detail
Stair detail shows the twisted ironwork.


Published in courtesy of: Holmes, King, Kallquist & Associates
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  1. It’s an exquisite example of balancing one’s love for splendor with that of one’s love for nature. Outside it blends in with it’s natural surrounding…inside it embraces you and beckons you to stay, blend in, and just enjoy. Talk about disconnecting from the maddening world, each time I visit, the feeling’s the same and all you can do is say aah!

    Sa Bum NimJanuary 6, 2012 @ 9:03 pmReply



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