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.
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.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Building a Log Home
Cabin or Luxury Home?
Location, Location, Location
A Unique Style
Money Matters
Custom Built or Manufactured?
Chapter 2: Gathering Spaces
Space Consideration
Furnishing a Log Home
Lighting
Collections
Special Architectural Features
Flooring
Windows
The Power of Color
Chapter 3: Kitchens with Heart
Determine Your Needs
Surfaces
Sinks and Faucets
Planning Your Storage
Appliances
Chapter 4: Bath and Bedroom
Family Needs
Your Personal View
Designing Ideas
Outfitting the Bath
Bathroom Storage
Personal Retreats
Chapter 5: Outdoor Views
With a Plan in Mind
Landscape Design
Exterior Decorating
Decks, Porches, and Patios
Outdoor Lighting
Store It
Chapter 6: Everlasting Beauty
Caring for Log Surfaces
Chapter 7: Real Log-Home Living
Home on the Range
Brookbank Canyon Ranch
A Lakeside Retreat
A Classic Cabin
Into the Woods
Ski Country
Planning Ahead
Chapter 8: Log-Home Plans
Decide What Type of Plan Package You Need
Before You Order
Plans for Log Homes
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index
Photo Credits
"...a valuable guide to buying, designing, and building a log house is accompanied by outstanding examples of log homes and their innovative kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and gathering spaces as well as maintenance tips and advice..."
Paper Clips
May 2008
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.
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 06-01-2008
Pages: 240
Measurements: 10.88in X 9.25in X 0.56in X 2.06lb
