Indoor-Outdoor Living

The Best Plans for Indoor-Outdoor Living 

The wood interiors of a log or timber home offers endless appeal. Often, their beauty is paralleled only by the scenery surrounding them. Feeling immersed in nature while still being surrounded by the comforts of home is what log home living is all about, and that’s why Ward Cedar Log Homes offer plenty of plans that make indoor-outdoor living effortless.

Check out these three plans with great indoor-outdoor connections, from generous porches and covered decks to second-story balconies:

Alleghany

One glance at the Alleghany, and it’s easy to see this house was made for enjoying the great outdoors. French doors off of the shared living and dining area invite gatherings to spill naturally onto the open-air deck. With the kitchen only a few steps away, regular al fresco dining — or simply enjoying your morning coffee with a side of fresh air — is a must. If you’re craving an elevated view, this plan also offers a balcony, accessible from the upstairs catwalk, as another option for an outdoor escape. An additional outdoor living area at the rear of the home turns the primary bedroom into a retreat with your own personal private deck.

Charleston

If you plan to build your log home in a climate that invites outdoor living, the Charleston is sure to please. Serving as a natural extension of the interior spaces, a wraparound porch envelopes three sides of the home. Hearkening back to simpler days, the extra-deep covered porch practically begs for a row of rockers that invite friends and family to sit a spell, take in the views and swap stories or just listen to the sounds of nature — all with a glass of tea in hand, of course.

Walton’s Mountain

The name of this floor plan might have you thinking “Goodnight, John-Boy,” but take a closer look, and you’ll be saying, “Hello, indoor-outdoor living!” A deck spans across the rear of the home, with access from the living room, dining area and primary bedroom. (A sunken portion off the living room makes the spot feel extra-special.) A connected screened-in porch will help keep bugs at bay and entice you and your guests outdoors rain or shine. Lastly, Walton’s Mountain reinforces the outdoor connection from practically every room in the house with a wall of windows across the rear of the home that deliver non-stop views of the surrounding scenery.

Ready to begin enjoying the natural vibes inside and outside a Ward home? We can help you design your perfect plan for indoor-outdoor living today. Get in touch with our team.