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Floor Plan Fundamentals

The secret to a perfect log home is in designing the perfect floor plan. Use the expert advice in this section to help plan the best log home for you.

Creating a Getaway to Share
Real people. Real solutions.
Small Talk with HGTV’s Property Brothers
Log Home Living's editor Donna Peak talks to HGTV's real estate/renovation pros Jonathan and Drew Scott (aka, the Property Brothers) about the “tiny house” movement.
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The Secrets to Floor Plan Perfection
Not sure if you’re short-changing your square footage? In danger of over-designing? Keep these floor plan considerations in min...
Compromise in Log Home Design Ideas
Bickering over differing design ideas? Conversation and compromise go a long way toward creating a log home floor plan you’ll both love.
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How to Get the Perfect Log Home Design For You
Our six keys to getting the perfect log home design.
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Considering All Angles of an Open-Concept Plan
An open-concept plan is all the rage these days, but is it right for you?
Log Home Journey: Designing The Floor Plan
With a blank slate in front of you, designing your own home can be both thrilling and overwhelming. Don’t be intimidated.
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Smart Design Ideas for Small Log Homes
Get inspired with these nine tips to create BIG style in a small log home.
How to Customize a Standard Log Home Floor Plan
A couple gives their dream log home in New Hampshire a personal touch by customizing a plan from Coventry Log Homes.
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10 Log Home Floor Plan Fundamentals
Consider these 10 steps to good log home floor plan design, which can ultimately lower the cost of a log home.
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The Challenges of an Open Floor Plan
From old houses to new log homes, the open-concept floor plan is all the rage these days. But an open design can also open you ...
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15 Tips For Getting the Most From a Small Log Home
When planning your small home, it helps to have a couple of tricks up your sleeve.
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The Downsides of a Vaulted Ceiling
From construction costs to maintenance, six issues to be aware of when considering a a log home vaulted ceiling
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Tips for Open Layouts
Missteps to avoid when laying out interior spaces.
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10 Tips to Make a Small Cabin Feel Large
Taking advantage the space you have is a great way to enhance the functionality of every inch of your home.
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Space Planning: 5 Rooms for a Small Floor Plan
Want to squeeze more space out of your small floor plan without adding a single square foot? We'll show you how — no sleight of...
Size Matters: Choosing the Correct Square Footage
Determine the size your log home by relying on lifestyle needs, budget, and strategic design.
How to Modify a Stock Plan to Suit Your Needs and Budget
You can take a company's stock floor plans and tweak them efficiently and affordably.

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