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LESS THAN 2K SQ FT 2K-3K SQ FT MORE THAN 3K SQ FT “The only constant in life is change.” Sure, it’s a cliché, but it’s one of the truer ones. The problem is that very few of us are prepared to roll with these inevitable alterations, which comes into particularly sharp focus in our homes. A floor plan that doesn’t fit your life is just as bad as a suit that doesn’t fit your body. You find yourself constantly tugging at it; trying to stretch it out in some areas and cinch it in others. You just can’t get comfortable. And much like clothing, the home size that fit like a glove last year might not be suitable anymore, thanks to situations like children coming into the picture or…
Why wait to have the log home of your dreams? That’s a question Connie and Alex Diamond asked themselves as their family began to grow, and the answer was very clear: Go for it now! “We’re a close-knit family. We also place a lot of value on the simple things in life,” says Connie. “We really wanted our log home to be a retreat for us.” The couple pored over floor plans from a variety of sources, including Honest Abe Log Homes, all of which inspired Alex to design a custom plan, manufactured by Honest Abe, that encapsulated their desire for it to be a place they could enjoy raising their children, as well as grow old together in the future. “We both love being in nature and felt a…
LESS THAN 2K SQ FT 2K-3K SQ FT MORE THAN 3K SQ FT Today, as you peruse through these plans, you probably have a loose idea of what your life might look like in 10, 20 or 30 years. At the same time, you know it’ll change — one way or another. So can your home. Planning a log or timber home may feel permanent thanks to their reputation for durability and longevity, but these structures are actually quite flexible - with smart planning, that is. Use the following 10 tips to design a house that can flex with you as your circumstances change. 1 Family matters. Young couples designing a new home can look forward to many changes as their lives evolve. Maybe all you need right now is…
TEXAS TIMBER by Golden Eagle Log & Timber Homes goldeneagleloghomes.com Something as simple as having a kitchen on each floor allows you to transform a single-family home into a multi-gen abode. In addition to the kitchen, the lower level of this plan has almost everything it needs for total autonomy, including two bedrooms, a living space and a separate entrance. The only thing it shares with the level upstairs is the laundry. This is an ideal arrangement if adult children (and grandkids) come to live with you. EAGLE’S NEST by Modern Rustic Homes modernrustichomes.com By adding an elevator, you’ll provide older family members or those with mobility issues easy access to all areas of the home. Residential elevators have come down in price significantly and don’t need to be installed…
Square Footage: 1,156 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 full The Windridge is a compact design with an efficient use of space. The front exterior is enhanced by two dormer windows while the back exterior roof line is accentuated with a 20 ft. dormer. A covered porch extends the width of the home ideal for a couple of rockers. The main level is an open floor plan containing the living room, kitchen, and dining areas. A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace keeps the great room cozy and warm in cold months. There are two bedrooms each with double closets, a full bath, and storage closet. 800-438-8274 www.stonemill.com info@stonemill.com…