Monday, July 30, 2007

The Traditional log home style

Referencing the quiz that was previously posted, if the majority of your answers were "B", you are drawn to a traditional log home style. This style is reminiscent to the original look of log homes; butt and pass corners, round logs, cape style with or without dormers...Take a look at the following examples of Beaver Mountain homes.





Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The contemporary log home style

Last week we gave you a quiz to help you find your personal log home style. If you found yourself choosing "A's" then you are drawn to a Contemprary style of design. Those who are attracted to a contemporary look can successfully blend it in a log home. Beaver Mountain's insulated half-log building system allows the exterior to be sided with log siding (most of the time combined with stone or other finishing materials) while the interior can be finished in drywall, stone, log siding, or any other material to achieve a more modern appearance that reflects your taste. This building system also gives you more flexibility in design of the home itself (bump-outs are easier to accomplish with an Insulated Half Log Building System).

Take a look inside our Contemprary style Cedar Ridge model home:



Thursday, July 12, 2007

Quiz: Find your ideal log home style

We are beginning a series devoted to log home styles. Take this quiz to determine which style is most appealing to you, keeping track of how many questions you answered A, B, and C.

1. Which door would welcome guests?
A. B. C.

2. Which bouquet would be on your kitchen counter?
A. Stalks of bamboo in a square glass vase
B. A dozen roses in a cut-crystal vase
C. Bright sunflowers in a pottery vase

3. What style of furnishings will fill your home?
A. An graceful iron chandelier over an elegant dining room set
B. An overstuffed leather sofa with a solid mahogany armoire
C. A log bedroom suite with a homemade quilt on the bed

4. How would your stair railings look?
A. Wrought iron
B. Round log
C. Hand-hewn log

5. How would you describe your home color palette?
A. Neutral with bright accents
B. Blue, green, and brown
C. Maroon, hunter green, and tan

6. Which flooring do you prefer?
A. Brazilian Cherry Laminate
B. Oak solid wood
C. Barnwood with pegs

7. How would your fireplace look?
A.
B.
C.

8. What would hang above the mantel?
A. Candles and greenery
B. Photos and memoribilia
C. Your prized deer

Results:
If you answered each letter almost equally, you are attracted to an eclectic style.
If you answered mostly A, you are attracted to a contemporary style.
If you answered mostly B, you are attracted to a traditional style.
If you answered mostly C, you are attracted to a rustic style.

Check back in the next weeks to learn more about each style, see design and decorating ideas, and discover how Beaver Mountain can work with you to incorporate each style’s elements into a custom log home that is uniquely you!