I thought it would be very interesting to share with everyone our top small cabin plans as chosen by YOU – our customers. Within the log home world there seems to be some cabin styles that are trendy, but they pass with time. But some of our designs are popular year, after year, after year. […]

Log cabin dreams are the precursor to the reality of sitting in your log home next to the roaring fire. Or even enjoying your log cabin from the outside. I remember a photo contest winner was a picture of a log home owner sitting outside of his cabin in a lawn chair in the summer […]

A single level log homes is also referred to as a ‘ranch’. This style is one of the easiest for homeowners to build themselves. A two story roof is more challenging to get up on, as it is higher off of the ground and the roof pitch is usually considerably steeper. If you want to […]

In our smaller cabins of under 1000 square feet we have several cabins that fit into the A Frame log cabin kit category. One feature that all of our A Frame has in common is an upper balcony. A small cabin is nice but let’s take a look at how to enlarge a plan for […]

  Log homes are not the selection that just anyone makes. Instead it is a choice based on a personal log home passion with a rustic log cabin. Very few cabins are built by people who are only trying to match the geographic surroundings of their property. On major obstacle can be locating a builder […]

Here, on Cowboy Log Homes you will find a treasure trove of log home plans. With over 100 floor plans to choose from, there is a wide array of designs, features, and characteristics. The plans can be accessed from either the quick links down the left side of our website, or through the Log Homes […]

One feature of our website that many visitors love is all the small log cabin floor plans and pictures. Many websites only offer black and white sketches of their homes or maybe a colored rendering accompanying their floor plans. But we always strive to place as many relevant photos as possible with each. The elevation […]

Log cabin kits are based on the idea of getting all of your log and materials from one place. Some cabin kits only offer the logs. Some kits come with everything including the kitchen sink. So how do you decide what it the best route for you? We can provide either just a log shell […]

Foundations are the integral part of every small log home. Choosing which one is right for you depends on several factors. Instead of just thinking about the cheapest overall price, it is much more important to consider the current and future needs of you and your family. There are three very common foundations that are […]

When you think of the West certain things are intrinsic to the fabric–  the very essence — of Rocky Mountain places. Cowboys, horses, rustic cabins, wandering rivers, and snow capped peaks all draw us away from our every day existence. With a Cowboy log cabin some of that charm can be captured and transported to […]

When I see the words “One Room Log Cabin” a picture of the cabin Abraham Lincoln was born in. Today most of our cabins are a good bit bigger than that humble beginning of a great man. There are actually two uses for a one room cabin that come to mind, one use is for […]

A Frame log cabins are a popular choice. The designs with steep roof lines are attractive, but what, exactly, can be fit within the walls of these cabins? The steep roof pitch does limit the space some as it provides a sloping interior wall. This cabin below is our Lodge Pole design. Let’s look at […]

So many log homes have have a look and feel that makes people stop and take notice. This aura, allure, magnetism– if you will– has to do with a few attributes. The logs themselves are such a step away from the standard construction. The designs are also notable with walls of trapezoid windows, prow fronts, […]

A frame log cabin plans have very steep roof lines. The body of the cabin floor plan is entirely contained in the foot print of the A frame. Some traditional A frame designs have the roof line extending all the way to the ground. This strict interpretation of A frame construction is not usually found […]

One of our more recent additions to our website was the Hunter. It fits into the small hunting cabins of under 1,000 square feet. This cabin has a low roof line, front porch, and two bedroom arrangement. The wider 10 inch diameter log ridge beam and posts add even more character to this design. When […]