Western North Carolina Log Homes Trends
Log homes in Western North Carolina will continue to increase in popularity and the trends in log home design will continue to evolve. Log homes are no longer simple dark hunting cabins. The log homes of today in Western North Carolina will typically have vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows for increased light, and unique and charming finishings to include stone, stain glass, bark siding, mountain laurel and rhododendron trim, along with timberframe features for the roof. It will continue to be desirable to have a log home blend in with its surroundings. Some log homes now include luxury features such as Jacuzzis, elevators, gourmet kitchens, along with the growing popularity of hand hewned and rough finished logs.
A rapidly increasing trend is the popularity of an eco-friendly methods and materials. It is becoming less of a secret that log homes are one of the most environmentally compatible forms of housing. Log home owners are also seeking energy efficient appliances. Reclaimed woods are increasing in popularity and are used in flooring, accent items, and wall coverings. Earth tones will remain popular for colors that log home owners use for complementing their logs. A log home trend is to spice things up inside and out with colors of blues, pastels, and greens along with the earth tones.
Log homes are often designed for the enjoyment of the outdoors including large porches, decks, fire pits, four seasons rooms, and exterior fireplaces. Since the end of the real estate boom log homes have been downsized to a right size for a smaller foot print and at the same time increasing the luxury items for a more amenity rich home. Spacious open kitchens with their islands and pantries will remain popular.
Along with the building trend in recent years of less space and more features, there are increasing request for multi purpose areas such as an office/den. Log home owners are now building the space that they truly need and not just taking the traditional floor plan approach. Design features for a Western North Carolina log home which are very popular now and will remain that way for years to come as the baby boomers draw near to their retirement years include a main level master bedroom along with the casual open floor plan.
Log home information and log homes for sale can be found at one of the top websites in Western North Carolina for log homes. http://www.waynesvillehomes-forsale.com/Log_Homes/page_2191149.html
David Craven
RE/MAX Mountain Realty
David@DavidCraven
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