Log Home Decorating
by Giorgina Devereaux
When we think of log home decorating,
what immediately comes to mind is relaxing on the couch beside a crackling
fireplace amidst the beauty of nature.
Log home decor gives you a chance to create an interior that makes for a
pleasant getaway from the daily hustle and bustle of urban life.
You will experience a romantic and cozy retreat that feels like a peaceful
country setting without living in a secluded forest or next to a lake.
Log home decorating and the
Rustic
style go hand in hand because the emphasis is on decorative accessories and
furniture that add charm, style, interest, and texture to a home. The focus is
on creating a home that is comfortable, casual, relaxing, and inviting. The
natural warmth of logs lends itself to a decor that is welcoming, but with an
informal feel.
The key is ensuring that the elements of your log home decor are sturdy enough
for informal use. You can achieve this through the use of
Western or
traditional Rustic style furniture, along with fabrics and materials that are
durable and can handle wear and tear.
Some materials include leather, canvas,
and ultrasuedes. If leather is something you would like to incorporate, then
perhaps consider natural looking leather as opposed to the shiny leather.
Although the natural leather looks a little distressed, the shiny leather may
not be as good of a choice since it will reveal scratches and soiling over time.
With log home decorating you will have the opportunity to include natural
materials that are reminiscent of the outdoors, such as beautiful woods,
polished logs, as well as those with a twiggy appearance.
Since log home
decorating is very textural, consider adding furnishings in small amounts to
give each item the chance to stand out and shine.
Accentuate the furniture
pieces through the use of decorative pillows, throws, decorative accessories,
rugs, lighting, and art that feature a wildlife or fish theme.
To add warmth to log home seating pieces, consider placing cushions and pillows
on the chairs that have bear, deer, or moose designs. This will soften the look
of the chairs and add comfort. Not only are the fabric colors a reminder of
nature, but it helps unify the surrounding decor in the room.
Kitchens, casual dining rooms, or
covered patios might be the ideal areas for a log home theme because of the need
for a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for family and guests to convene. To
highlight other areas in the home, such as a guestroom, powder room, or a bare
hallway, consider adding log home accent pieces, such as an occasional table,
mirrors, or a coat rack. In doing so, these smaller areas can become part of
the log home theme providing a consistent look throughout.
Art
Art is a very important element in
log home decorating because you want to invite the outdoors inside.
By creating
the feel of nature indoors, you will experience a sense of tranquility.
This
can be achieved by including various pieces of art.
Ideal art pieces for log home
decorating include the following:
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Tapestries that feature: antlers, black bears, moose, and deer
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Wildlife
art consisting of bears in a variety of settings, deer, and moose
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Art
depicting log cabins, canoes, fish, pinecones, and picturesque forest scenes
Bathroom Accessories
You can find coordinating bathroom
accessories that include a lotion dispenser, soap dish, tumbler, tissue box
holder, towel rack or ring, toilet paper holder, shower curtain, shower hooks,
decorative toilet seat, waste basket, toilet brush holder, and bath rug that
feature the following themes:
Bathroom Accessories are available in
the following:
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Fishing
Reel Toilet Paper Holder
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Moose,
Bear, and Pinecone Shower Curtain and Shower Curtain Hooks
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Moose or
Deer Towel Rack
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Pinecone, Black Bear, or Gone Fishing Hand Towel Set
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Log
Waste Basket
Bedding
The right bedding ensemble can add a
lot of beauty to your bedroom decor.
Excellent choices for log home
decorating include bedding ensembles that feature intriguing patterns and colors
in the following designs:
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Bears
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Fish
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Moose
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Pinecones
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Whitetail Deer
Decorative Accessories
The decorative
accessories you choose for your log home theme will work wonders for setting an
informal tone. There is a variety of lovely and creative decorative
accessories to choose from. Consider opting for accessories, such as faux
animal furs, antlers, and leather to bring out that log home feel.
It’s not
necessary to overload your home with these accessories, but an antler candle
holder makes for a fabulous dining table centerpiece as well as a moose themed
clock set on top of a mantel.
Here are some log home decorating accessories
that will help create a casual vibe:
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Antler
Candelabra
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Antler
Candler Holder
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Antler
Framed Mirror
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Antler
Magazine Rack
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Bear
Perpetual Calendar
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Bear
Room Screen
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Bear
Sculpture
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Black
Bear Chalkboard
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Canoe
Paddle Coat Rack
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Clock
(featuring antlers or a moose)
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Deer
Antler and Iron Log Rack
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Deer
Mount
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Fisherman Sculpture
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Fly Reel
Desk Clock
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Leather
Pillows with a Moose Design
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Lodgepole Framed Mirror
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Moose
Accessory Box
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Moose,
Bear/Twig, Pine Tree, and Antler Switch Plates
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Signs
that read:
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Moosehead Lodge – Experienced Guides
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Moose
Creek Lodge
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Welcome
to our hideaway. Moosey on in.
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Black
Bear Bed and Breakfast. Hibernate Here.
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Don’t
Wake the Bear. He’s Grouchy.
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Wipe Yer
Paws
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Bless
Our Den
Furniture
Furniture is available in natural
materials, such as hickory, cedar, or pine. These materials look beautiful in a
log home because of their classic Rustic styling in a simple design that is
natural. The beauty about these pieces is that they are sturdy and bring a
rustic, woodsy feel to the home.
Aside from choosing the perfect
furniture pieces, also consider the right arrangement. The goal is to avoid
making the space look crowded or disorganized.
These furnishings will stand out
if arranged beautifully and will make the home appear more spacious.
Even with
limited space, by strategically arranging furniture, it can save a lot of
space.
If the room is, for instance the great room, consider arranging the
furniture for comfortable conversation.
This involves placing the furniture in
a manner that is opposite each other in order to create a conversation group.
In doing so, you will maximize comfort in a gathering area and allow for a nice
flow.
The following log home decorating furniture is
available:
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Antler
End Table
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Antler
Console Table
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Antler
Vanity Sink
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Barstools (depicting trout)
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Blanket
Chest and Dresser with Tree Carvings
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Canoe
Paddle Shelf
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Canoe
Shelf with a Trout Design
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Canoe
Wine Center
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Coffee
Table (consisting of alder wood and deer antler legs)
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Coffee
Table with Oars
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Elk and
Coues Antler Round End Table
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Elk and
Mule Deer Console Table
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Faux
Moose Antler Table
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Footstool with a Cabin or Black Bear Design
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Hickory
Dining Room Table and Chairs
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Key
Chain Wall Cabinet with a Bear Family Theme
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Leather
and Cowhide Bench
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Log
Barstools
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Log Bed
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Log
Bookshelf
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Log
Dresser
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Log
Executive Chair
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Log
Executive Desk
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Log File
Desk
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Log
Filing Cabinet
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Log Pub
Table
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Log Tree
Bench
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Nightstand with a Bear Paw Design or Deer Silhouette
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Rocking
Chair with a Bear Design
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Saddle
Barstool
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Sofa
with Bear Cushions
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Wall
Cabinet (featuring a trout design)
Kitchen
For many, the kitchen is the heart of
the home, and this is why it is important to make it as inviting as possible.
When gatherings take place, more often than not, family and friends tend to
congregate in the kitchen. It is a place where many interesting conversations
take place and where many fabulous meals are shared.
A kitchen with a log home decorating theme
exudes a welcoming feel that is sure to make anyone who visits quite
comfortable.
Kitchen accessories include the
following:
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Antler
Wine Rack
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Baby
Bear Paw Coaster Set
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Bear
Dinnerware
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Bear
Placemats
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Bear
Cookie Jar
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Black
Bear Family Cutting Board
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Canteen
Set
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Drawer
Pulls and Knobs (that feature a moose)
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Moose
and Antler Canister Set
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Moose
Dinnerware
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Moose
Paper Towel Holder
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Pewter
Stag Horn Pitcher
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Trout
Dinnerware
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Trout
Salt and Pepper Set
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Wildlife
Canister Set
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Wildlife
Table Runner
Lighting
Lighting affects
the ambience in a room.
With log home decorating, you may want to consider more
subtle lighting to create a cozy feel throughout.
Some lighting choices include:
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Antler
bath fixture
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Chandeliers that feature antlers
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Floor
lamps with a silhouette of a moose, bear, or pine tree
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Sconces
that feature antlers
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Table
lamps with a pine tree design or ones that are a combination of an antler
and pewter, which is sure to add old world grandeur to your home
Rugs
To help tie in
the other elements in the log home theme, consider adding rugs. Rugs are an
excellent way to give the room a warm and cozier feel.
The following rug designs are ideal
for a log home theme:
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Bears
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Bear and
Cub
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Bear
Silhouette
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Bear
Track
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Black
Bear Hooked Rug
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Buck and
Doe
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Deer
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Fish
(such as Bass and Trout)
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Forest
Hill
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Grizzly
Bear Scene
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Hide
Rugs (such as a black and white cow/steer, a brown and white cow/steer, and
a brindle cowhide rug)
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Log
Cabin (with a message that reads, “Welcome to the Cabin”)
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Moose
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Tartan
Loon
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Western
Wagon Wheel
Window Treatments
Dress up those bare windows with
beautiful designs consisting of the following:
If owning a log home
has been a dream of yours, but it is not within your reach, then this is your
chance to create the illusion of one.
The thought of a log home with a
traditional design surrounded by the beauty of nature is appealing and you can
bring this theme to life through the use of the right art, furniture, and
decorative accessories.
Nothing is too far fetched when it comes to decor. All
it takes is a little imagination and you will be on your way to having a cozy
log home that offers all the amenities you desire.
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