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10 Log Home Design Considerations Southland Log Homes Building a log home is different than building a regular home. Get some inspiration, and tips for your next project. Building the log home of your dreams should be fun!

10 Tips to Designing Your Dream Log Home - Southland log homes

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When you decide to build a log home, you gain a long list of benefits, including a beautiful home that will enhance your quality of life. But one major benefit is not always immediately apparent: You gain the opportunity to design a home that truly meets the personal needs and lifestyle of you and your family.

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10 Log Home Design Considerations

Southland Log Homes

Building a log home is different than building a regular home. Get some inspiration, and tips for your next

project. Building the log home of your dreams should be fun!

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Balancing Act The overall goals of your family

must be put balanced in proportion to your budget.

What personal needs do you and your family have?

Where is the proposed site? How much are you looking to spend? Hiring a log home design builder

will help ensure all your needs are met.

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Basics First

Figure out the basics before delving in too far. How many square feet do you need? How many levels? What

type of layout? Once these things are figured out it starts making the big

picture come together.

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Every Day Vs. Events

Don't forget to plan your layout on more than day-to-day life, take any special considerations for events, or the possiblity of extended-stay guests.

Along with events, make sure to include any special purpose rooms, such as a guest-room, man-cave, office, etc.,

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Analyze the Site for Your Home

Things to consider: Sight lines Orientation Versus the Sun Direction of Winds Is your home to be built on a grade?

Knowing these things will help you with designing your decks, porches, patios, and outdoor spaces.

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The Designing Process

You can go with an already-existing log home plan, or you can find a high quality log home company to help you with your goals.

Once the layout is chosen, you will start making decisions on windows, doors, and lighting. Make sure to take extra time here, as windows and doors add light to your home, and can change the feel of a home.

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Interiors and Exteriors

Now's the fun part. Pick floors, cabinetry, countertops, etc.,!

How do you want your exterior to look? What type of stain do you want on your wood? What sheen?

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And.. now you wait!

Before you know it you will be in the log-home of your

dreams!

For more help in designing your dream log home, visit us online today!