5 Jaw-Dropping Log and Timber Great Rooms

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Many log and timber homes strive to seamlessly marry the indoors with nature, but this great room takes that concept to a whole new level. Inspired by Japanese architectural principles, the western red cedar posts that frame the huge expanses of insulated glass are hand-peeled to allow the natural contours of the tree to show through. In a space this impressive, oversized furnishings are a must.

Credit: Coventry Log Homes

Interior designers say that every room should have a touch of black, but the owners of this cozy log great room chose to take it from a subtle accent to the featured color. Reflected in everything from the sofa to the face plates in the ceiling’s truss system, the result is sharp and timeless. Abundant windows, including transoms, keep the room bright.

Credit: Expedition Log Homes

This great room is all about the view, framed to perfection by bittersweet-chocolate-stained white pine logs. The stain is translucent, so it doesn’t mask the wood grain. The ceiling is standard tongue-and-groove pine, also stained a dark-brown — a courageous choice that makes a huge statement. A coffee wash over paint lends a Tuscan feel to the drywall, while the stacked-stone fireplace features a keystone resembling the shape of Wisconsin, where this spectacular space is located.

Credit: Riverbend Timber Framing

Elegant hammer beam trusses frame a vast vista from this casual great room. Meticulous attention to detail was taken in every aspect of the woodwork, from the dark hardwood floors to the ceiling’s blond tongue-and-groove. A soft buttercup yellow shade on the walls pulls the whole space together.

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