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Designing and building a custom hybrid home opens the door to many design possibilities that other rustic building styles do not always offer. With so many choices available, it is sometimes overwhelming for homeowners to make comfortable decisions and stay on top of the building process. One of the services that Wisconsin Log Homes offers is in-house interior design services… Continue

Looking to refresh your home for fall? Tons of texture, pattern and anything with a nature-inspired motif is hot for the upcoming season. That’s great news for rustic-living lovers. Basic color trends that are a natural fit for log and timber style homes going into 2009 include rich crewel tones like deep reds, chocolate browns, pumpkin orange and deep-hued blues. Anything green is a go as well with the eco-friendly progression in… Continue

Increasingly popular, outdoor living spaces can offer additional usable exterior square footage, protection from the heat, cold and precipitation, and even help manage heating and cooling on the interior of your home. And of course, they are a natural fit for rustic homes, typically blending the architecture of the home with natural elements and the topography of the lot.

The choices available today can seem overwhelming, however, by narrowing them down and really designing these spaces to tail… Continue

Proudly beaming in both sun and moonlight, the quintessential log home is an expression of a homeowner’s unique and personalized lifestyle. From a ski resort to mountain lodge to a cabin on the river, your home is a ray of life, extending its welcoming hand out to greet guests and welcome you home. Directing the experience to be either relaxed or stately, the exterior of your home is often the first thing considered before committing to a certain ho… Continue