Updating log cabin interior

Is it time? Were you considering purchasing an existing log home until you saw inside? Were you thinking of building new but just couldn’t stand the thought of having the exposed log look inside too? Homestead Timbers has options for you! There are a few ways to get the log look on the outside of the house without usin

It could be because we all get sucked into reno shows on HGTV, or it could be because there’s a ton of property out there with big-time potential that’s yet to be realized, but we’ve all found ourselves scouring the real estate...

Name: Liz Mirisola and my husband, Ted, and our rescue pup, TubsLocation: Saugerties, New YorkType of home: CabinSize: 1,500 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We had been living in New York City for 10-plus years, working the typical high-stress, long-hour grind of jobs in marketing and finance.

Log homes are warm and cozy feeling; however a monotonous wood tone everywhere can sometimes be overwhelming. Don't overdo the wood by adding even more wood furniture and furnishings! Here are some ideas for decorating a log cabin without wood overload. LightLog homes are notorious for not having enough light, especially in the winter. Maximize the natural light by minimizing curtains or anything else that may cover the windows, inside and outside. Use light fixtures with many light…

This home had been on the market for a year, but it ended up being in great condition—just needed some cosmetic renovations.

As the sun moves across the sky, the Chinese believe the symbols of yin and yang gradually trade places with each other, revealing what was obscured and obscuring what was revealed. So too goes the modernization of log homes. These two renovation projects showcase the possibilities in black (yin) and white (yang). In both cases, […]

WRJ Design’s modern update of this spacious log home included a new front entry with a 9-foot door made from reclaimed wood and steel bolts.

Log cabin modern interior can be fresh and airy, losing nothing of the original flair. This recent Decorilla transformation is the proof.

Whether you have inherited knotty pine furniture or moved into a home with knotty pine paneling or flooring, you might be wondering how to pick a color palette that will complement this traditional finish of wood. Knotty pine has been popular in interior design for many decades and is still favored as a decor finish because of its rich, warming honey-like tones. Here we will look at which colors you can use with knotty pine to achieve a variety of different styles.