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Accent decorating with logs, beams & rustic charm

A rustic ambiance can be achieved by accentuating interior rooms with real or "faux" logs and timbers.

Keep in mind that accent pieces like picture frames, lamps and furniture will contribute to the pastoral look and feel of a log home. On the following links, we demonstrate a number of ways of using log accents and "hollow" timber beams to achieve the authentic look of logs, and hide wiring or plumbing as an additional benefit.

The Ultimate Indoor Firewood Rack! Imagine a firewood storage solution that holds enough wood to feed your stove for days, hides your matches and fire starters in a drawer, is mounted on hidden casters for easy loading, has stylish wrought iron supports and looks like a custom piece of rustic furniture. Read more ...and download our FREE plans!
DIY Log Home Maintenance - Stripping & Staining Logs Sooner or later your log home will need to be re-stained or at the very least, scrubbed down. A new video shows you how to do it right and offers some tips that will save you a lot of time.
Log railing gate to keep dogs or kids on the deck and off the stairs. See how we created a gate to compliment our log railing.
Timberframe hollow ceiling beam supports a ceiling fan and unsightly wiring with the look of a solid structural beam.

DIY Ideas...

As you decorate and undertake different DIY projects around the house, don't forget the basics. Just as matting and a frame complete a wall hanging, accents like crown molding and wainscoting can dress up a plain room and add that touch of wood that ties everything together! This is a great help when remodeling rooms that have plaster walls and you want to blend the space with adjoining rooms of log walls or timbered ceilings.

Most log home owners furnish their homes with a rustic flair. To see other DIY ideas involving log furniture projects, go here.

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