Functional Log Home Remodeling Ideas

Is it time to make some changes or upgrades to your log home? There are many popular ways to remodel a log home to make it more attractive, livable, or marketable. Carefully create a plan to include a budget, designs, materials, rooms to remodel, family input, and who will do the work. Use only high-quality materials and do some of the work yourself if you have the skills and knowledge to save hard-earned dollars.

Before Remodeling Your Log Home

Before starting your remodeling project, create a plan that harmonizes with the initial design of your log home. Too many random and unplanned changes may not be acceptable in the long run. The following recommendations will serve as a basic professional guide to remodeling:

• Make a thorough and accurate budget, and remember that adding square footage will cost more than reconfiguring existing spaces.
• Coordinate the needs and wants of everyone who lives in your home. Give precedence to the person who will spend the most time in the remodeled area.
• Design your needs and wants relative to the functioning and flow of the new project. Confer with your contractor or other professional to balance them with your budget.
• Stay away from bargain materials and low-cost nonprofessional labor. Substandard materials and workmanship can lead to serious problems and additional costs.

You will never be sorry for using the highest quality materials you can afford for your projects.

A Kitchen Upgrade Adds Value

If you are ready to upgrade your kitchen, you have a lot to think about. Would you like fewer logs to show in this area and replace some with knotty pine paneling or leave them alone? The most common changes include appliances, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, flooring, lighting, refrigerators, sinks, storage space, stoves, and working space. Do you want more dining room area and a TV? From these ideas we can narrow them down to popular favorites:

• Bold cabinet upgrades with gorgeous wood and color
• Rustic island that coordinates with the cabinets
• Eye-catching shelving and storage spaces
• Unique backsplash that is more appealing
• Your statement décor to set the theme
• Vintage reproduction appliances

Carefully create a plan to include a budget, designs, materials, rooms to remodel, family input, and who will do the work.

Log Home Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom remodeling can be simple yet functional and effective. Most people weigh rustic against contemporary furnishings and log walls versus flat knotty pine walls. Should you add tile and color in the shower and stand-out color stone or tile floors? Consider these bathroom changes for an exciting upgrade:

• Country-style mirrors
• Vintage-style faucets
• Repurposed rustic furniture
• Fancy reproduction fixtures
• Improved lighting
• Whitewash the ceiling

Remodeling the bathroom doesn’t need to be expensive because it can be simple and you can do some of it yourself. You might consider a different style of towels and washcloths, towel bar, cabinet knobs, and pulls. How about a different vanity and countertop that matches your new décor? If you are short of ideas, look online or chat with an interior decorator.

Decks And Porches Make Functional Additions

Decks and porches are gateways to the outdoors that can be used for multiple functions. Whether you are relaxing, entertaining, sipping morning coffee, or working on your laptop, these areas are fabulous places. If you don’t have a deck or porch, consider adding one.

Open Decks – These decks offer splendid opportunities to enjoy the views during the warmer months. You can build any size, shape, and style in your backyard geared to its purpose.

Open Porches – Porches serve similar purposes as open decks but have a ceiling over them to protect you from the sun and rain. Porches and decks can house a grill, eating area, benches, chairs, and anything else you desire.

Enclosed Porches – Enclosed porches serve as year-round areas that also protect you from wind, bugs, and blowing rain. They can have windows that open for airflow and absorb warmth, ceiling fans, and a portable air conditioner for those hot or muggy days.

Dedicate Spaces For Your Passions

Why not rededicate some square footage to spaces for your passions? Use “dead” spaces or open up a space for activities you enjoy such as crafting, music, quilting, wine cellars, exercising, or a home office. By giving them their own territory, you are adding the enjoyment factor to your log home.

A dedicated space can be located in the basement, ground floor, attic, or garage. Place the furnishings, lighting, plumbing, heating, cooling or other desired amenities that fit into your budget. Consider ideas from the other people that live in your home and share the joy of some new excitement in your log home.

References and Resources:

• Deck Versus Porch
• Bathroom Remodeling