Basements of the past often held a reputation for being little more than an afterthought in a home’s design — dark, cold, and purely utilitarian spaces for laundry, storage, or other mechanicals. But today’s lower levels have come a long way from their humble beginnings. With the right design choices, your basement can be as comfortable and inviting as your main floor.

Here are three of our best design tips for transforming your lower level into a space in which you and your loved ones can relax, entertain, and enjoy:

Building a log home or timber hybrid may be one of the most significant undertakings — and adventures! — you ever embrace. The process involves taking a deep, personal dive into your preferences and lifestyle, navigating the technical parts of design and planning, and then tackling the nuts-and-bolts process of construction. It may sound like a daunting task, but knowing what to expect will allow you to navigate the ins and outs of the process with confidence. Being well-prepared for what lies ahead will not only make the process easier, but it will also allow you to enjoy the journey.

Is the Camp Series Right for You?

If your motto is “less is more,” a design from Ward Cedar Log Homes’ Camp Series might be the perfect log home for you.
Crafted for a simple, low-key lifestyle, our Camp Series combines the natural beauty of a log cabin with our signature cedar logs, all in an efficient design, with cabins ranging between 300 and 800 square feet. However, classic, compact charm is just the beginning. Here are five key benefits you’ll enjoy when you choose a Camp Series cabin:

This efficient log style comes with a whole host of benefits beyond good looks. Here’s what to know.

In the world of log homes, there is a unique vocabulary that is often unfamiliar to those new to the rustic realm. One such term is “milled” logs. These types of logs are machine-cut to precise dimensions, rather than sawed or planed by hand. (“Handcrafted” is the term for those that are finished by hand.)

Here are a few notable benefits to choosing a milled log home from Ward Cedar Log Homes:
 

As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day — and your log home won’t be either. Creating your Ward log home is a journey, and our goal is to make it one you enjoy, not just endure. While stories of custom-home builds gone awry are all too common, our 90-plus years of crafting log homes for happy clients have revealed a few key strategies to help ensure a smooth, successful, and satisfying home building journey. It’s our privilege to pass them on to you: