Dream Log Homes and Plans is a portfolio of design and decorating  ideas. In addition, the book features log home plans that can be purchased. 

More people are building log homes than ever before. In fact, according to the Log Home Council (LHC) of the National Association of Home Builders, sales have doubled over the last decade. "Almost 90 percent of these houses are their owners' primary home and 84 percent are built in or near metropolitan areas," says the LHC. Dream Log Homes addresses the design needs of existing and potential log home owners and offers inspiration and advice for adding custom, personal touches.

Introduction (2pp)

Ch1. Buying, Designing, and Building a Log House (24 pp)

Cabin or Luxury Home?

Collecting ideas

What can you afford

Who will build it?

Custom-built log homes

Manufactured log homes

Ch 2. Log Home Living (60 pp)

Touring the houses of log-home lovers. In-depth interviews with owners, designers, builders, and manufacturers.

Ch 3. Gathering Spaces (24 pp)

A look at what makes getting together with family or friends special in a log house.

Furnishings

Special Architectural Features

Color

Ch 4, Hard-working Kitchens with Heart (24pp)

Good design makes today’s log-home kitchens fit for a gourmet king. Lots of ideas for creating a log-home kitchen that’s big on function without sacrificing warmth. Included: examples of all sizes and budgets

Ch 5. Bed and Bath (20 pp)

How to capture the ambiance of an at-home getaway.

Ch 6. Outdoor Views (20pp)

Nature is often an integral part of log-home living—a look at the exterior spaces, including decks, porches, and other outdoor “rooms” that are extensions of a log home.

Ch 7. Maintenance (12 pp)

Special tips and advice for caring for and maintaining a log house

Resources, Glossary, Index, Credits, House Ad

As a writer and designer Barbara Winfield's career has spanned many areas of the home furnishings industry. Former editor of Woman’s Day Home Remodeling Magazine, Ms. Winfield is a recipient of the Dallas Market Center Editorial Award. In addition to working as a freelance writer and interior design coach, she is also an accomplished seminar leader and has taught several design courses in the Interior Design Department of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Her book, The Complete Book of Home Details was published by Crescent Books in 1994.

More people are building log homes than ever before. In fact, according to the Log Home Council (LHC) of the National Association of Home Builders, sales have doubled over the last decade. "Almost 90 percent of these houses are their owners' primary home and 84 percent are built in or near metropolitan areas," says the LHC. Dream Log Homes addresses the design needs of existing and potential log home owners and offers inspiration and advice for adding custom, personal touches. Topics covered include:

*What's entailed in buying, designing, and building a log house

*Log Home Living: Fine examples of log house and interviews of their owners, designers, builders

*Gathering spaces: ideas for furnishing and decorating

* Hard-working kitchens with heart: ideas for creating a kitchen that's big on warmth and functionality

*Bed and Bath: capturing ambiance in an at-home getaway

*Outdoor views: taking advantage of exterior spaces

*Maintenance: special tips and advice

*Resources: industry related associations and manufacturers

*Glossary

*Index 

Find out what's entailed in buying, designing, and decorating a log home. Learn how to make the most out of architectural details. See what designers and decorators have done with color and furnishings in log homes from all over the country.

Imprint: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 05-01-2008
Pages: 240
Measurements: 10.88in X 9.25in X 2.06lb