Innholdsfortegnelse for Floorplans 2019 i Log and Timber Home Living

Square Footage:2,558 (plus unfinished basement with garage) Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Sometimes, a child’s fairy tale can hold an important lesson for grown-ups, too. Take the story of Goldilocks. In the course of invading the Bear-family homestead, she searched for a comfortable place to sit, a hearty meal and the perfect spot on which to lay her weary head. But in this quest, she encounters a number of obstacles — a bed that’s too big, porridge that’s too cold and a chair that fell to pieces beneath her tiny frame. After some trial and error, she finally found solutions that suited her needs to a T … until the bears came home. Drafting your home’s floor plan — or even reviewing existing stock plans — can make you feel a…

1 Sizing Strategies. Many people come to the design table with a smaller square footage in mind, either because of budget constraints or because it’s what they have their hearts set on. Achieving that benchmark may seem like a matter of creating some smaller spaces and clustering them together, but it’s a bit more complex. “I think a lot of people come in with the intention of a small home, but then they don’t want to sacrifice the third bedroom, or the library or the office,” observes Derek Hurd, principal at Gravitas, a custom-home design firm based in Garden City, Idaho. Thinking about how large (or small) these rooms will be plays into your decision-making process, as tight, cramped spaces likely are the exact opposite of what you hope to…

MODEL NAME The Newport Square Footage: 2,017 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 full The Newport plan is a beautiful and very functional cedar log home. It has a first-floor master suite that opens to a beautiful porch. This is mirrored on the other side of the house with a porch off of the dining room, perfect for entertaining. A deck brings the two together in front of the great room’s large windows. The second floor features an additional two bedrooms and bath with a loft overlooking the main house. Whether for a family or a couple who loves hosting guests, the Newport is a wonderful plan. 800-845-4533 www.katahdincedarloghomes.com info@katahdincedarloghomes.com MODEL NAME Allegheny Square Footage: 2,023 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half The Allegheny is a classic chalet-style cabin with some…

MODEL NAME The Smyrna Square Footage: 560 Bedrooms: N/A Baths: N/A The Smyrna Katahdin Cedar Log Home kit is an outdoorsman’s dream, perfect for those who want to take care of most things under the open sky but still want a dry and secure place to sleep at night. It is also great for the DIYer who wants to build their getaway spot themselves. The cathedral ceiling helps it feel roomier than its compact 560 feet while the great room windows bring in lots of light. 800-845-4533 www.katahdincedarloghomes.com info@katahdincedarloghomes.com MODEL NAME The Woodsman Square Footage: 850 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 The Woodsman is the perfect plan for someone who is looking for the strength and beauty of a custom cedar log home but is also looking to downsize. With its…

MODEL NAME Chambeau Square Footage: 3,022 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 full The Chambeau design mixes a unique blend of natural building materials as well as a rare arrangement of window configurations that create breathtaking views throughout. Modify this home in size, layout and style to better fit your personal needs and property. Explore designs in all sizes and styles at www.wisconsinloghomes.com. 1-800-678-9107 www.wisconsinloghomes.com info@wisconsinloghomes.com MODEL NAME The Sprucedale Residence Square Footage: 3,035 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 full This award-winning designer home has multiple features including True North’s patented King Post, a fireplace highlighted by two return dovetail corners, an oversized deck overlooking the pool and property, and a separate private deck off the master bedroom towers over a heart shaped pond. The walk-out basement features an English-style pub and game…

COMING UP WITH A TRULY UNIQUE HOME DESIGN these days is tough. Homes all have to have the same basic components, and in terms of flow, some layouts just make more sense than others. For log and timber home buyers, that’s good news, because chances are the producer you select has designed and manufactured a home that reflects your needs — or comes pretty darn close. On top of that, nearly every company expects that you will want to make some tweaks to a stock floor plan, and they are ready and willing to accommodate you. Armed with this knowledge, you can save thousands of dollars in design fees and still get the log or timber home you long for. Here are some easy floor plan modification dos and don’ts…

1 If you have more than one cook in your kitchen, trash the triangle theory. For decades, the kitchen triangle (which places the stove/sink/fridge on each leg) has been the gold standard of kitchen design. But this concept assumed that one person would act as chef-in-residence. With families cooking together, a better approach is “zone design,” which segments the kitchen into areas for prep, cooking, plating/serving, etc. and gives each person unobstructed space to perform his or her task. 2 If your heart is set on expensive granite or marble countertops, think about using those surfaces only on the kitchen island. Opt for a countertop with a similar look but a lower price tag for the perimeter counters. Products like Staron’s acrylic solid-surface counters offer a natural-stone appearance but cost…

Quality of life can come down to something as basic as lost car keys. It’s such a simple thing, but when you’re rushing to get out the door, it can be a major source of stress. Same goes for kids dropping their backpacks in the kitchen when they get home from school or tracking muddy shoes over your freshly mopped hardwood floors after soccer practice. Disorganization can completely mess up your day — and your mood. As much as we try to prevent life’s chaos, it worms its way into our lives. With so many external factors impacting you every day, your log or timber home should be the one place where you have control. But if the elements of calm aren’t considered in the early stages of planning and…