Log and Timber Home Living

The nation’s premier log home magazine, Log Home Living encourages the dream of log home ownership. Each issue celebrates the log home lifestyle, provides practical advice, and offers photo tours of the nation’s most beautiful log homes.

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Log ADU: A PERFECT PAVILION

Log Home Under 2,000 Square Feet: A COZY AND MODERN HYBRID

Log Home 2,000-3,000 Square Feet: A WARM AND INVITING SANCTUARY

Log Home Over 3,000 Square Feet: A LUXURIOUS RETREAT WITH A VIEW

Timber ADU: A BARN BY THE LAKE

Timber Home Under 2,000 Square Feet: A HOME AMONG THE TREES

Timber Home 2,000-3,000 Square Feet: A POST-AND-BEAM BEAUTY

Timber Home Over 3,000 Square Feet: A FRESH STONE FARMHOUSE

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Dream Kitchens • The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, as it’s where families spend time creating and enjoying meals and conversation. These follower favorites are sure to inspire.

Gorgeous Great Rooms • Great rooms steal hearts thanks to their sky-high ceilings, spacious entertaining areas and spectacular views. See what designs are coming out on top for our followers.

Glam Bathrooms • With spa-like upgrades and luxe finishes, bathrooms can be private sanctuaries. To transform yours from average to ahhh-mazing, take a pointer from the ones our followers can’t get enough of.

Outdoor Spaces • From sipping coffee in the morning to entertaining in the evening, outdoor spaces are an essential part of the log and timber lifestyle. These popular pins showcase enviable spots to sit a spell.

Western Romance • The pioneering spirit of the Old West finds its way to New Hampshire.

Rightsizing

Nature Knows Best • Log and timber homeowners have always known that Mother Nature is the original architect. Channel the comfort of the outdoors in your space with organic textures, shapes and colors.

Historic-Hip • From hand-me-downs to heirlooms, pre-loved pieces are priority once again. Scour sites like 1stdibs.com, chairish.com and replacements.com for finds that are both historic and historically inspired.

First Impressions • Pinterest search data shows that suddenly, the spotlight is on the front porch again. A budget-friendly way to dial up your home’s curb appeal, these finds ensure the warmest of welcomes.

Color That Comforts • While bold color is definitely in (see page 69 for our take on Pantone’s color of the year), so is wellness-centric design, biophilia and lived-in looks, so expect saturated-but-soothing hues to take center stage.

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WIDE-OPEN SPACES • One family builds a relaxing New York timber frame retreat with plenty of room to spare.

DO IT YOURSELF DIY • For some, the simple life means the self-sufficient life. Here’s why (and how) a growing number of folks are embracing a more independent approach.

off the grid ON OUR RADAR • For some, going off-grid means being offline — all the way offline. But for others, a little connectivity has cultivated a major online community. Check out these homesteading and off-grid living influencers who should be on your radar:

facebook Favorite Posts & Questions • There’s nothing like connecting with fellow log and timber home lovers to discuss these special properties. Our Facebook groups, The Log Home Neighborhood and Cabin Life Group, foster relationships among people all over the world. We’ve gathered some unique posts and insightful questions from our members. We hope you’ll join us!

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FAN FAVORITE FLOOR PLANS • From Old World inspiration to modern mastery, these 8 plans are the log, timber and cabin designs readers can’t get...