Log homes are popular places to live in rural areas, particularly as summer vacation homes. They represent a distinct style, dominated by the beautiful wood used to build them. When it comes to styling such a house, care should be taken with the design. Too fancy, and the look may not match. Too casual, and the look may take away from the home rather than benefit it. Here are some ideas as to how to elegantly style a log home.
1. Choose Nature Scenes for Pictures and Paintings
If ever nature scenes were appropriate for decorating, putting them in log homes is the perfect scenario. Nature scenes depicted in paintings, prints and framed posters are perfect to place on the walls of log homes. These are pics you can easily find online or in person at specialty shops, craft fairs and art galleries or even in big retail stores. Nature scenes are favorite scenes that are beloved by many.
2. Place Quilts on the Beds
Quilts, particularly prominent in the United States, date back hundreds of years. Today, quilts that have been passed down through the family, or newly made, are perfect to place on beds that appear in log homes. Quilts are uniquely rustic and bring to mind scenes from American’s yesteryear. Choose a different style quilt for the beds in each bedroom. Find unique handmade quilts on sites where crafts are sold.
3. Fill the Home with Wood Furnishings
Wood furnishings look good in a variety of settings, but particularly in a log home. Keep in mind that color is important here. If your home, for example, is made of pine, include some pine furnisher, but mix it up with furnisher made of different kinds of wood and different colors. Pine, for example, is a light color. Therefore, everything in the home should not be pine. It will blend in too much and not stand out. Instead, mix in some pieces made of medium and dark stains as well. The best wood furnisher, on average, is handmade and not factory made. It’s expensive, but it’s built to last for generations.
4. Decorate with Braided Wool Rugs
Braided wool rugs are reminiscent of colonial times in pioneer log homes. Bring that look to the 21st-century with one of today’s braided wool rugs. You can find a large selection of these rugs online and at online specialty stores. These rugs look good under the dining room table and in the living room with the sofa and chairs.
5. If You Hunt, Include Horns or Bearskin Rugs
A log home is a perfect showcase for a hunter. Depending on what you hunt, you can showcase what you’ve captured. For example, the horns of a deer, or, perhaps a bearskin rug. Don’t overdo it on this step. Merely showcase one or two items in prominent spots.
6. Overstuffed Chairs and Sofas
Overstuffed chairs and sofas are perfect for log homes. Not only do such dwellings typically provide for ample space, but they are inherently causal, and therefore, stuffy, uncomfortable chairs and sofas do not match the style. Overstuffed chairs are incredibly comfortable for its residents and guests. Choose plaids, florals or solid colors. Avoid patterns that are too modern. If you go with leather, choose browns or beiges. Avoid black.
7. Choose Beautiful Lighting
Its important to have good light in your log cabin. This can either come from big sunny windows facing South, or you can use great ceiling and wall lights like sconces, chandeliers and spots. Well placed lighting can drastically change the atmosphere in a cabin or home so we suggest you consult with a designer to help you plan effectively.
There are many ways to decorate a log home, and these are just some of the examples. Go online and search for photos of log home decorating ideas to get your creative mind flowing. Take your time choosing pieces and utilize the online stores for the best prices and selection. Go with stores that offer a free or reasonable shipping plan.
