5 Great Themes for Decorating Your Log Home

One of the most exciting parts of owning a new log home is decorating it.  You may choose to enlist the help of a professional interior designer, or you may wish to go it alone (which can be fun!).  Here are a few themes you may like:

• Rustic, traditional log cabin. This is what most of us picture when we think of a log cabin. Moose and black bear décor, red and black checkered throws, a roaring fire and lots of brown tones. If you like to fish or hunt, you might also add to the authenticity by showcasing some of your catches or hunting trophies.
• Contemporary, modern, very here and now feel. The contemporary log cabin takes many of its cues from current home design. It may be incorporating designer furniture and eclectic or traditional decor items. Think Pottery Barn or Pier 1 if you’re looking for contemporary design ideas.
• Seaside, beachfront log cabins. While the whistling ocean winds and rumbling tides may seem like the farthest things from what you think of a log cabin being, the seaside theme can work very well in a log home. And the light blues, whites, sea greens and periwinkle tones will create a clean, spacious feel in the living space.
• Western, Native-American style.  In many ways, the Western or Native-American style for log cabins is somewhat traditional. If you live in the Southwest, you’ll be at a particular advantage for finding more authentic items to decorate your new log home.
• Eco-conscious, green log homes. A “green” log home is energy efficient and may even rely on solar power with skylights and other design elements that take advantage of nature’s provisions. A green home may have an earthy feel to it, or it may be very “designer.” A true eco-cabin is green where it counts most-in the building materials and energy management facets of the home.