Loghome Circ Ad Top Left

Design Your Log Home

Here you'll find Log Home Living's best advice on designing your log home or log cabin--both inside and out. Get tips for every room in your house, including inspiration for your log home's furniture, windows, fireplaces, lighting fixtures, furniture, decks, flooring and more.

jm-lifestyles-butterfly_8542_2020-01-15_17-00
Wood-Look Products for Your Hardest-Working Spaces
These products boast the look of rustic wood and the durability of concrete, perfect for log homes.
_HAP7265-HDR_11868_2023-06-26_09-06
The Secrets to Growing Strong Trees
Put a little effort into tree care today, and it will pay off for decades to come.
HPI_Fore_wv1l9494f_8542_2020-01-15_15-31
Four Log Homes Designed for Different Climates
Log homes are designed to take the worst Mother Nature can throw at them — and do it with beauty and grace.
Caruso40_HAP2107_11868_2023-06-01_16-45
Design Tips for Log Home Laundry Rooms
Use these tips to make the laundry room a space you'll actually enjoy.
base64image_hpnjdpzcuu_Article296449_20191209120432.jpeg
If You're Building in Bear Country, This Door Is for You
This high-tech solution outsmarts nature’s crafty intruders once and for all.
Placeholder
Log Home Accessories Perfect for the Holidays
Log homes have a warm, welcoming feel any time of year, but these furnishings and accessories are sure to make your season bright.
Harg-14_8542_2019-11-26_11-14
Toasty Log Home Fireplace Inspiration
There’s only one solution to dropping temperatures and whipping winter winds: Snuggle sessions in front of a toasty fireplace.
A Client Modified Timber Lake 2779Ar Uct Master Bedroom Suite 50 2070
Finish Strong
Selecting the interior finishes for your home is about more than covering a surface. It's about crafting a home that's an express…
base64image_svayopkfqc_Article296401_20191105103759.jpeg
Rustic Decor Finds That Are Perfect for Log Homes
10 must-have pieces from our favorite online resources:
ARCD-8808_11868_2023-06-16_18-26
Our Best Room-by-Room Design Secrets
Follow these design guidelines as you plan your log home to create a space that's just right for you.
Fotolia_181738710_Subscription_Monthly_XXL_11868_2023-06-16_18-59
7 Smart Strategies to Design the Perfect Floor Plan
Designing your log home is not only one of the most crucial phases of the process, it’s also the most fun! Our 7 smart strategies…
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Log Home, Starting with Its Design
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Log Home, Starting with Its Design
Placeholder
Our Favorite Nautical Log Home Decor
These six outstanding finds will make a big splash.
Placeholder
This Book is a Must-Read for Cabin Style Lovers
Concrete Flooring
Concrete Flooring That's Perfect for Wood Homes
An innovative flooring option for durable, stylish, pet-proof floors:
ARCD-11950_11868_2023-07-10_11-42
4 Inspiring Log Home Outdoor Living Spaces
Whether you like to be poolside or fireside, these spaces are sure to enchant.
base64image_kfbhyelwwr_Article296326_20190903145835.jpeg
Metallic Decor Made for Log Homes
From subtle shimmer to all-out shine, metallic finishes bring a touch of brightness to log homes.
Fotolia_165726632_Subscription_Monthly_XL_11868_2023-07-07_20-50
Why Natural Pools Are an Affordable, Smart Choice for Log Homes
Make a splash with your log home's landscape by adding an all-natural swimming pool to your property.
base64image_onudzrayuw_Article296321_20190903115802.jpeg
This Grill is a Must-Have for Outdoor Entertaining
Where there's a grill, there's a way...
Placeholder
If You’re Considering a Pool, This Book Is a Must-Read
Dive into this recommended read to learn more about natural swimming pools and why they're such a great fit for log homes.
base64image_sskgfsrijx_Article296268_20190715112705.jpeg
Picking a Practical Floor Plan for a Log Home Dream
Former engineers George and Donna Latendresse knew building a log home together would be their toughest project. Located in the R…
LHL-A-M-19-FT-Viva-Terra_8542_2019-07-09_17-59
Log Cabin Decor That's Inspired by Nature
A log home’s tranquil environment just begs to be incorporated into the decor. Bring nature’s beauty inside with these inspired f…
base64image_pqhmscebyc_Article296265_20190709131322.jpeg
The Countertop You Need If You Like a Bold Kitchen
Add a touch of whimsy to your log home kitchen with these inventive countertop options.
0M7A4543f_11868_2023-07-10_11-55
Five Easy Ways to Hardscape a Log Home
No good landscape job is complete without some hard, non-living materials to provide contrast. Even simple boulders can make natu…
ARCD-11989_11868_2023-06-26_12-29
Perfectly Patriotic Log Homes
These historic and rustic spaces each celebrate America in their own way–from patriotic front porches to histories that hearken b…
Placeholder
QUIZ: What's Your Dream Custom Home?
Figure out what kind of custom home you should build.
20160501_142756_11868_2023-12-15_11-49
Designing an Open, Spacious Floor Plan
This couple shared a childhood dream of living in a log home. When it came time to design their floor plan, they focused on one t…
_V2V7345f_11868_2023-12-20_10-31
Get Inspired With These Four Stunning Log Home Kitchens
Warning: these creative spaces will have you planning a kitchen renovation instantly.

Subscribe Now + Get 2 Free Gifts!