Log and Timber Home Living

floor plan finishing touches

If you’re like most people who want to have a log or timber home of your own, you will dedicate a great deal of thought, time and energy into the way you want your floor plan to flow. You’ve jotted down your “must-haves,” your “nice-to-haves” and perhaps even your “someday-maybes” on your wish list. But have you thought of everything?

Before finalizing your floor plan, tweak the layout with these 11 smart design solutions and watch your log or timber home go from good to great.

Sheltered exterior spaces allow you to enjoy the great outdoors — even in less-than-perfect weather. A simple screen will help keep summer bugs at bay, but a

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