Log Homes - Real Estate

Tigerlily · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2006, 12:46 PM

Anyone have one or interested in them?
We are finally building our house and it is what we've always dreamed. A small log home. After researching stick-built, modulars, insulated panel homes, and more, we've decided to go for it, and build a small log home for the price we'd get a larger of any of the others (yes, they're more $$). We just love the character of them, which is what we feel is missing from most new construction today.

I will post some pics later!

Csara · #2 (**permalink**) 01-14-2006, 02:01 PM

oh wow, that is so cool. I can't wait to see pictures. I always envisioned a log home to be so nice and cozy and definitely full of character. Best of luck and congrats!

tommysgirl18 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-15-2006, 05:40 PM

I honestly never really noticed them until I met Tommy. Tommy really loves them, and in return I have gotten to like them. I can't wait to see pics!

CC21 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-16-2006, 08:33 AM

We have discussed building a log home several times. We even went to a log home show and talked to one of the companies about cost etc. I think we've finally decided that we need more space than we could afford with a log home. But we do love them!!

Have you decided what kind of logs you're going to use? The only reason I ask and maybe you already know this is, if you use round or D logs and the round part is on the inside. you're going to be dusting a lot. Cause the dust will collect really easily on those. And, it is really hard to hang pictures on round logs, and you'll have to cut places in the logs for light switches and electrical outlets. Just something we learned when we were researching.

Can't wait to see pictures!!!!

Tigerlily · #5 (**permalink**) 01-17-2006, 10:24 AM

Ok, got some pics. Joni, we are using D logs, which have the flat side on the inside, and the roundness of the log on the outside, so hanging pictures won't be a problem. I don't know if you can really see this on the pics. They will probably have to cut out space for outlets and switches, the electrician said it would be no problem. Right now, they are putting up the armsets and purlins which is basically the roof structure. And we have to go cabinet shopping. Anyone have any input for that? I'm pretty lost on what I want.

tommysgirl18 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-17-2006, 11:05 AM

I love the pics! I will have to show them to Tommy when he gets up.

CC21 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-17-2006, 01:12 PM

Color me GREEN with envy!!! It's beautiful!!! If we were to change our minds and decide to build one, we would do D with the round on the outside too.

As far as cabinets, I think I would go with something pretty neutral so it won't compete with the walls. What color are your appliances? I love the look of lighter wood with stainless/brushed nickel appliances and hardware.

Are you doing wood on the interior walls too? or just the outer walls? No real reason for that question, just wondering.

Csara · #8 (**permalink**) 01-17-2006, 03:02 PM

wow, it's beautiful and what a view!

meliz · #9 (**permalink**) 01-17-2006, 03:51 PM

Awe TL, that is a GORGEOUS home! I really do love it. Such character and a nice size too! You mentioned it was small, but really, that looks like the perfect size to me. Tres lovely!

Jester · #10 (**permalink**) 01-19-2006, 07:07 AM

Looking good!

IUgrad02 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-19-2006, 09:23 AM

Just wanted to pop in and tell you how neat I think the home is!! My favorite part is the view, too. What an awesome piece of land to gaze at when looking out your windows every morning..... I love it!!!!!

tommysgirl18 · #12 (**permalink**) 01-19-2006, 04:30 PM

Tommy says for the kitchen cabinets, you could use any kind of wood you would like to. He said if it were him, he would use either pine or oak. He says either one would look nice in there.

Tigerlily · #13 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks everyone! The builder's crew are still in the process of putting the roof frame on. We've picked out our shingles, and finally decided on the kitchen cabinets. After a designer moved everything in our plan around, we absolutely love it now, and we're getting a few things we didn't think we'd get (longer bar area, a slide in stove instead of a wall unit w/ hood, double tiered counter/bar, etc.) and it's much more functional now. We picked out Hickory cabinets because we love the natural variences of the wood in it, has the knots and different natural colors showing, in a natural finish. We were thinking of Pine, but it turned out hickory was more affordable. And a premium laminate for the counter that has the look of granite. Not sure yet of color of appliances! I love stainless steel but for the extra cost and maintenane of it, we probably won't end up getting it. The inside walls will be knotty pine except for two interior walls in 2 bedrooms (so I can have fun with a little paint).

So far, we're just really excited, yet anticipating problems because we're sure we'll run into some more, although it's gone pretty smooth so fa (knock on wood!).

CC21 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigerlily

(knock on wood!).

Well you have plenty to knock on!!

Keep us updated and with lots of pics!!!

tommysgirl18 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 05:54 PM

Tommy is a ball of questions if you don't mind answering them:

1.) How many bedrooms is it?

2.) How much is the square footage?

As for the appliances, he mentioned that black would look nice in there.