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Looking to refresh your home for fall? Tons of texture, pattern and anything with a nature-inspired motif is hot for the upcoming season. That’s great news for rustic-living lovers. Basic color trends that are a natural fit for log and timber style homes going into 2009 include rich crewel tones like deep reds, chocolate browns, pumpkin orange and deep-hued blues. Anything green is a go as well with the eco-friendly progression in home design and décor today. This year's furniture is loaded wit… Continue

Increasingly popular, outdoor living spaces can offer additional usable exterior square footage, protection from the heat, cold and precipitation, and even help manage heating and cooling on the interior of your home. And of course, they are a natural fit for rustic homes, typically blending the architecture of the home with natural elements and the topography of the lot. The choices available today can seem overwhelming, however, by narrowing them down and really designing these spaces to tail… Continue

Proudly beaming in both sun and moonlight, the quintessential log home is an expression of a homeowner’s unique and personalized lifestyle. From a ski resort to mountain lodge to a cabin on the river, your home is a ray of life, extending its welcoming hand out to greet guests and welcome you home. Directing the experience to be either relaxed or stately, the exterior of your home is often the first thing considered before committing to a certain home plan. For many log home enthusiasts, choosi… Continue