MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Large mountain style backyard stone patio photo in Other with a roof extension

Rick Lee Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic stone front porch design in Columbus with a roof extension.

This home was featured in the July 2011 issue of “Log Cabin Homes.” It proves efficiency doesn’t have to be sacrificed when designing grand elegance. Even with its cathedral ceilings and many windows it earned a 5 Star Plus Energy Star® rating. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/BearRock/model.html Roger Wade

Don Cochran
Mountain style master medium tone wood floor and yellow floor bedroom photo in New York with yellow walls

Mountain style dark wood floor family room photo in Boise with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Log Cabins Over The Ages Log cabins have been in existence for a long time and it is assumed that they were first built during the Bronze Age. This means that humans have been living in log cabins for over 5000 years. Written works from that age show that logs were placed over one another to build log cabins and if there were any gaps in between logs, then wood chippings were used to fill them. Log cabins are more prevalent in the cool climes rather than the hotter ones and this is the reason that you can find a lot of log cabins in Europe rather than in South Asia. The early settlers in North America used the Scandinavian technique of building log cabins when they settled in the cold parts of the continent. Over the years when larger homes started being constructed, log cabins started being used as outbuildings. Though they were used as outbuildings the charm of log cabins has not diminished. In fact, Abraham Lincoln has gone on to say that he was proud to be born in a log cabin. In the United Kingdom log cabin construction ceased considerably in the 20th century. People found it below their dignity to live in log cabins, as they thought that it was just basic housing. However, over time, log cabins have made a comeback and you can find log cabins in almost every garden in the UK. It has become a very common sight. There are many log cabin kit providers in the UK like Waltons. The choice of log cabin is also many such as: • Corner Log Cabin • Log Cabin Studio • Home Office Log Cabin • Insulated Log Cabin • Pool House Log Cabin • Traditional Log Cabin and much much more. Nowadays everyone likes to be hands on and hence you get DIY log cabin kits. Everything is laid out for you and you just need to follow the steps mentioned. You can do it alone or you can get one or two of your friends or family to help you and you will be able to create a log cabin. Creating anything gives a lot of satisfaction and when you create something truly nice you will feel genuinely overwhelmed. If you do not like to get your hands dirty then you have the option of asking the provider to send professionals to come and set up the log cabin for you.

Fredrick Gunnerson
Living room - rustic living room idea in Portland

Log Cabin with White Cabinets and white subway tile, grey concrete countertops. Huge Island. Kohler White Farm Sink. Nacogdoches, East Texas, Country Home. Great look. Sophisticated yet very comfortable and everyday usable. Low maintenance, Clean look.

Modified from the Swiftwater model this plan is distinguished by its large windowed shed dormer creating more space available to the loft. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/tradesmanSeries/Ascutney/model.html Photo Credit: Roger Wade

Chris Morona, Ext Guest House
Mountain style two-story wood gable roof photo in Albuquerque

Zupcu Photography Inc.
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in New York

Nathan Webb, AIA
Enclosed kitchen - small rustic u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and marble countertops

by enclosing a covered porch, an elegant mudroom was created that connects the garage to the existing laundry area. The existing home was a log kit home. The logs were sandblasted and stained to look more current. The log wall used to be the outside wall of the home. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Patrick Coulie
Mountain style galley medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

There are a few ways to get to this beautiful back porch and they all lead to the same well-crafted destination. This exterior space continues the rustic cabin theme of exposed logs, reclaimed features (like the door), and detailed stone work on the walls and floor.

Mountain style entryway photo in Other with a medium wood front door

This home was featured in the July 2011 issue of “Log Cabin Homes.” It proves efficiency doesn’t have to be sacrificed when designing grand elegance. Even with its cathedral ceilings and many windows it earned a 5 Star Plus Energy Star® rating. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/BearRock/model.html Roger Wade

Kitchen addition to hand hewn log cabin. Custom made blue cabinet to left. Custom made sink base. Custom made wood shelves. Ralph Lauren curtain fabric. ©Tricia Shay