Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

Log and Timber Home Living

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Welcome to the WORLD of FLOOR PLANS • Whether you’re shopping for your first family home or a sanctuary in which you can age in place, these pointers will help you find the right design for your life.

5 Factors That Can Drive Up the Cost of Downsizing • There are a lot of sound reasons to reduce your home’s square footage; but do so with care.

MAINE Magic • A Florida couple is irresistibly drawn north to a lakeside cabin they now call home six months of the year.

FLOOR PLANS • Less than 2,000 sq. ft.

Stay Grounded • For years, single-story homes have topped future owners’ most-wanted lists. Here’s what you need to know to craft the perfect uni-level plan.

natural beauty • Taking its cues from the Idaho mountain landscape, this home blends organic materials and a nature-inspired palette.

FLOOR PLANS • 2,000-3,000 sq. ft.

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How Design Impacts Construction • You may think that designing your home and building it are two distinct phases of the custom-home process, but they’re intertwined far more than you realize.

MONTANA CALLING • How one couple spent decades planning their dream retirement home near the Beartooth Mountains.

FLOOR PLANS • More than 3,000 sq. ft.

Construction Document Codes • This legend shows the symbols you can expect to find on the detailed plans you receive from your architect or designer. Note specifics like electrical symbols for switches, smoke detectors, fixtures and outlets on your plan. You’ll want to make sure these fit your intended furniture arrangement before construction begins. Refer to this legend often when reviewing your construction documents to make sure you’re interpreting your design correctly.