Chapter 3

What Style of Log Home Would You Like?

Once you’ve set your budget and chosen your property, the fun part begins: imagining what your log home will actually look like. Style isn’t just about curb appeal. It influences how your home feels to live in, how it fits your property, and even how easy it is to maintain. From cozy single-story retreats to dramatic chalet designs, today’s log homes come in a wide range of looks and layouts.
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Popular Log Home Styles

Think of this stage as setting the personality of your home. Do you picture rocking chairs on a long front porch, or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lake? A classic two-story tucked into the woods, or a rustic contemporary with clean lines and bold proportions?

Below are some of the most popular log home styles to consider.

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Cape cod with a porch and dormer

This popular story-and-a-half will fit almost anywhere, and will never go out of style. A good choice when conscious of resale. Usually features dormers with a full-length front porch. A real family home—it’s hard not to like this style.

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Single story bungalow

A good choice for retirement. Everything is convenient and no stairs to climb.

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Two-story with a country colonial flavor

This two-story design has the efficient use of charm, more square feet, and usually is placed back in front of the woods rather than in the open.

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Vernacular

This contemporary style can manifest into many styles to suit your personal taste.

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Chalet

This is the model for a traditional log home and is usually featured on mountainous land but adapts very well to a lakefront, as well.

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Lakefront

This can be used for both cabin homes and primary homes. You are designing from the rear all the way out the back.

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Contemporary craftsman

This is the latest in log home living. Built like this innovative style, these types of custom home designs are often created by multiple log and unique materials, siding, and windows.

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Rustic contemporary

This style is marked by the harmonious form of line and proportion, a refinement of the rustic image still with a traditional appearance. The resulting log cabin continues the charm and simplicity of form.

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