Modern Materials For A Log Home

In your future log home consider incorporating a beautiful mix of building materials and wall materials as well so to add usual interest without taking away from the logs beauty. When you are planning your log home walls you will be deciding whether you want half logs, tongue-and-groove panelling etc,. If this is the case you will need to focus on keeping the walls light. High ceilings, a lot of windows and lighting will help. Another way to open up your log home is to use drywall. These materials give the eye a rest from the wood. In log homes drywall increases ways of designing. No matter what materials you use for your log home think of ways to pair colours, textiles and finishes. As a side thought over 60 percent of your walls are covered with furniture, windows, artwork and so on. You can also colour just one wall with a deep red or deep blue. No matter which colours you choose note how the natural and artificial light can change the colours intensity throughout the day.

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