"Load Up on Logs"



I love old homes. I have dreams about buying an old farmhouse and renovating it.

Cobb Architects

Sure, they have their issues but they also have so much charm.  Part of that charm is typically a beautiful fireplace and mantel.  Problem is, in an old home many times they're non-working fireplaces.  I'm amazed by all of the ways homeowners and designers can come up with to conceal a fireplace that's not in use. 

 

Chalkboards....

 

Eclectic Living Room design by Raleigh Media And Blogs Home & Harmony

 

Mirrors....

 

Eclectic Living Room design by Dc Metro Interior Designer Lauren Liess Interiors

 

Stone....

 

Contemporary Living Room design by Portland Interior Designer Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.

 

 

However, my favorite is stacked logs.  I'd actually seen this trend before but never really paid any attention to it until I read about it last week on The Mustard Ceiling blog.

 

I love this organic look.  It makes use of the space with a functional item that suggests its' use even though it's not usable. Genius!

 

Modern Living Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Jute Interior Design

 

 

The round logs, all cut at the same length creates an even more symmetrical and modern look. 

 

Bungalow Blog

Michael Abrams

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Just lovely!

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So, what do you think?  I'm thinking about using this in an upcoming project in a coastal room like the one above.  Leave me a comment, I would love a second opinion.

 

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"This Old House"

For a long time now I've dreamt of buying an old country home and fixing it up.  I love the character that old homes have.  There's just nothing better than front porches, dormer windows, sprawling land and no Home Owner's Association telling you what you can and more importantly CAN'T do.  Read about my past experience HERE.

Everyday I pass this old house on my way to and from work and church, and almost every time I see it I think about how it has so much potential.

Granted, most would say, the location isn't the best and the yard is a mess and it looks like it's not far away from falling in completely.  However, I see something beautiful. I even like it so much I wouldn't be opposed to moving it to another location.  So you don't think I've completely lost it, in my head it looks a lot like this...

Ron Brenner Architects

I know everyone has their opinion on "old" vs "new", but  I'm definitely on Team Old.  I know, it comes with a million potential issues, but there's something so rewarding about taking your time and restoring something back to its original glory or beyond.  Not to mention, there are so many great examples out there...

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Better Homes and Gardens

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Better Homes and Gardens

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Country Living Magazine

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Country Living Magazine

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Costal Living Magazine

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Coastal Living Magazine

I figure if they can do it, so can I!
So, if you're ever driving down the road and you pass a wide load trailer transporting an old farmhouse, it may just be mine. 



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Anybody out there on my team?