Three Secrets of Stand-Out Style

Three Secrets of Stand-Out Style

It’s a well-known fact that how you start a project matters. This is especially true in the case of home-building. Thankfully, when you choose one of our log cabin kits or hybrid and timber homes, you’ll be starting out on the right foot, but it’s important to finish strong, too. The materials and furnishings you select to finish out the interiors of your cedar log home will have a big impact on the ultimate look and feel of each space. Here are a few tried-and-true tips and tricks for adding stand-out style to your log home.

1) Just Add Color

It has been said that a house without color is like the sky with no sun. Fortunately, the subtle beauty of Ward cedar logs serves as the perfect neutral backdrop for adding color to any space.

- Incorporate a painted accent wall in a nature-inspired shade to an interior area, such as a bedroom or bathroom. Greys, blues and soft greens will feel calming, while shades of red or gold will infuse a space with energy.
- For log purists: include color with a bold backsplash in the kitchen or cabinets painted a hue that complements or contrasts with your cedar logs.
- Bring in a dose of color without the commitment with throw pillows, throw blankets and artwork that can be easily swapped out, as desired.
2) Focus on Texture

A Ward cedar log home comes with plenty of character, thanks to the warmth and natural texture of our logs, but adding in other textural elements, will take your log or hybrid home to the next level.

- Incorporating stone into the interiors of your log home will give it a sense of permanence and add a layer of eye-catching detail. Keep in mind that a little rock goes a long way. Consider including stacked-stone on a hearth, a stone veneer island in the kitchen or a rock accent wall in your entryway.
- Adding elements of metal to your space — such as with lighting and plumbing fixtures — can cause your style to veer modern (think: stainless steel); classic (think: brass); or rustic (think: steel or iron).
- To balance out the wood, stone and metal in a space, bring in layers of soft, touchable fabrics on sofas, rugs and carpet, curtains and more. If you prefer a cozy space, opt for wool, velvet or chenille. For a lighter aesthetic, look to cotton, linen or even seagrass to keep things feeling fresh.
3) Put on the Finishing Touch

Once you’ve selected your interior finishes and furnishings, bring an intentional sense of style into your log or timber hybrid home with decor items that represent your personality and preferences.

Use every room as an opportunity to include some of your favorite things — finds from past travels, collections gathered over time, warm-scented candles, a healthy plant or fresh flowers, a few favorite books or family portraits. These are the things that will transform your log house into a home.

Contact us today to begin your log home journey.

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