A log shell is the cornerstone of what differentiates a log home from a conventional home. A log shell price sheet details the various log members that comprise the log shell. Log shells can be very simple, and only include the four exterior log walls, or they can be more complex and includes features such […]
For a new log home the first component is the log shell. Other materials such as doors, windows, roofing, and framing lumber are all determined based on the first step– the logs. When building a good set of log home designs can make the difference between an acceptable and an outstanding log home. Let’s look […]
Lofts are an integral part of many log home designs that owners have no intention of parting with. These unique spaces help to set cabins apart from conventional homes. They offer character, a chance to be engulfed by the log and wood ceilings, and extreme charm to the dwelling. When designing cabin plans with lofts […]
Handcrafted log homes and specialty wood doors are both the same vintage– fully custom. The love of wood and rustic amenities often encourage homeowners to invest in carved wood doors, stained glass inserts, or even Dutch doors. The Dutch style of the doors can be used for both interior and exterior locations. Dutch Doors Design […]
One vital ingredient for luxury log cabin homes is the blueprints. Without detailed drawings it is best to not even start building a new log home. The blueprints are the road map which lay out the look of the outside of the home, the precise size and location of the rooms within the floor plans, […]
For log cabin owners the love of wood usually doesn’t end with the log walls. It resonates throughout the home touching the owner’s selection of flooring choices, cabinets, doors, and even sometimes the interior wall finishes. Some of the loveliest log homes have hardwood flooring throughout, special order or custom built hickory cabinets, wooden doors, […]
The Wyoming Plan (Scroll Down For Floor Plan) Dimensions: 108′ W x 56′ D Levels: 2 First Floor Square Footage: 2,898 Second Floor Square Footage: 448 TOTAL Square Footage: 3,346 Garage Square Footage: 896 Porches Square Footage: 480 Bedrooms: 4 + Open Loft Baths: 2 1/2 First Floor Laundry, Pantry, Foyer, 2 Car Garage ~Designs […]
The El Paso Plan (Scroll Down for Floor Plans) Dimensions: 35′ D x 70′ W Levels: 2 First Floor Square Footage: 868 Second Floor Square Footage: 384 TOTAL Square Footage: 1,252 Garage Square Footage: 784 Porches Square Footage: 512 Bedrooms: 1 + Open Loft Baths: 1 First Floor Laundry, Attached 2 Car Garage ~Designs only? […]
The Outfitter Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Outfitter Plan Dimensions: 24′ 8″ W x 24′ 8″ D Levels: 1 Square Footage: 604 Deck Square Footage: 144 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Outfitter Log Shell Only Pricing: 6×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log Shell Only $ 8×8 D-log with […]
The Trapper Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Dimensions: 24′ W x 20′ D Levels: 1 Square Footage: 480 Covered Porch: 120 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 ~Designs only? Planning Set $99 or No Change Construction Drawings $300~ The Trapper log cabin package is designed with two bedrooms, full bath, and great room. A covered porch […]