Outdoor Designs
Create an everyday getaway complete with log home outdoor spaces to welcome and "wow" your guests. From your decks and patios, to special amenities like cooking areas, outdoor fireplaces and water features, it’s important to put just as much effort into your log home outdoor spaces as the inside of your home.
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into an exceptional backyard retreat.
Outdoor living is an integral part of the log and timber lifestyle. From simple, scenic porches to elaborate gardens, these outdo…
There's something so comforting about an outdoor fireplace. They look great on porches and patios where entertaining is easy and accessable, but also allow the space to feel intimate and cozy when you need to retreat. Log home outdoor fireplaces let you feel the breeze and enjoy being outside, but still having the comforts of a couch and the safety of a containable fire. Scroll through the slideshow to find inspiration for your future outdoor space.
Want to feel like you're on a permanent vacation? From swanky health-club-like-facilities to simple saunas, take your cues from these fabulous at-home spa spaces.
Working with your property's natural features can make hardscape strategies more appealing and affordable.
There are plenty of advantages (and one potential drawback) to using groundcover on your log home property.
Backyard greenhouses can boost your gardening efforts all year-round
Planning a lush, natural setting for your log home? Edible options let you have your landscape and eat it too!
Strategically selected trees provide beauty and long-term protection for your log home.
With hobby farming making a comeback, here are 3 musts for starting your own backyard chicken flock.
Escape to sunnier locales with these inspiring home tours.
Outdoor fires are a great way to spend cool evenings — but make sure you learn the basics before you burn.
Fight the winter landscape blahs with gorgeous and affordable flowers - options that keep the color popping around your log home …
Outside influence! The fun doesn’t have to stop with your log home. Whimsical (and colorful) outbuildings like sheds, pool houses…
Can you imagine a log home without a porch or deck to sit and enjoy the natural surroundings? Log home decks are essential outdoor rooms.
You can conserve water AND have beautiful landscaping — plus save your cash for other projects. Check out our water conservation …
Incorporating a water feature like a pond at your log home can add tranquility, life and value.
In summer, log home outdoor spaces are an essential extension of your main living areas. Invest a little time and thought into them so that they really shine.
Your driveway is literally your road to log home dream fulfillment. Ensure you’re on solid ground during construction and beyond.
One of life's greatest pleasures is relaxing outside on a log home porch in the warm morning light or a cool summer evening, enjo…
Decks and porches are integral parts of just about any log home floorplan. In fact, it's difficult to imagine a log home without …
Building a log home can be hard on the surrounding natural environment, particularly nearby trees. Here are some tips for protect…
Brighten your outdoor areas with stylish yet practical lighting options.
Although relatively simple to create, this DIY vertical garden feature creates an intriguing optical illusion that will captivate…
From conception to construction, build a fantastic deck that’s functional, too.
Try these ideas for a low-maintenance log home landscape with little effort.
Building an outdoor kitchen is a fantastic way to expand your home's capacity for entertaining. When planning on adding an outdoo…
Here are the latest trends in creating an outdoor area for cooking and entertaining for your log home.
