There was a large burst of log home building in the latter half of the 20th century, and that trend is still on the rise. One of the biggest allures of a log home is the overall look that it has from the outside. However, log homes have a decor all their own; the interior styles change from one family s home to another, but there are some basics that the vast majority of all log homes incorporate where decor is concerned.
One of the elements of decorating the interior of a log home is in finding a style that complements the basic elements of the home. Log homes do not have flat walls to be painted or wall-papered; the interior of the house is just as dominantly wooden as the outside. The walls are wooden, and most of the time the floors are as well.
Even stairwells and doors are constructed out of the same woods as the rest of the house. The challenge is to find the best way to complement the wood, so that you have a log home decor that is authentic and pleasing to the general eye – as well as to the interior decorator s eye.
Complementing Wood
Depending on the exact shade of wood that your home is made of, shades of blue with white are a popular color combination in log homes. Traditionally, lighter woods and stains incorporate a blue and white color scheme into the decor of the log home very well. Families with darker log homes tend to go for bolder colors, such as the traditional red and green.
But how do you use your color scheme effectively? Generally, the proper decor for a log home is a country style; which will include shorter curtains (not lavish ones), limited amounts of carpeting (many go for area rugs only) and a few select works of art to adorn the walls. Modern art generally doesn t work well in log homes, and furniture tends to lean more towards wooden rocking chairs with fabric cushions than overstuffed, reclining easy chairs.
Ultimately, a family will place whatever they find to be appropriate into the decor of their log home. Despite this individuality, a quick survey of home magazines reveals a striking similarity of style when it comes to log homes. Whether this is because the style of the house doesn t lend itself to much diversity, or because the people who are interested in a log home have similar tastes in decorating no one knows. What is clear is that log homes have a decor and an appeal all their own.
Keywords: Home Improvement, Home Decor