Log Cabin Decor

Rooster Yard Art - Gifts for the Collector

2010-11-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

Miss those summer trips to the farm? Like a touch of rural charm in your decor?

Then bring back that bucolic charm with this delightful set of chicken garden statues.

They’ll hunt and peck through your petunias and into your dahlias, diligent to a fault.

Fun garden accents with layers of feathers and a perky tail. Makes a great gift for the collector!

Country charm.
Made of Iron.
Espresso finish.
14.25 x 14.75 inches.
Shipping Weight: 9 lbs (Shipping weights are approximate).

Western Rustic Furniture

2009-03-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

If you are a student of natural and rustic furniture design you are probably already aware of the Western Design Conference which is an exhibition and sale of the works of the best new and established American and Canadian artisans in the genre.

One of the exhibitors in the 2008 show was John Gallis from Cody, Wyoming. I found this video about John and thought you might enjoy it. The website for his company, Norseman Designs West, contains a gallery of his various furniture creations which can be inspirational.

This year the Western Design Conference will be held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming from Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 so if you are going to be in the area, check it out. You might also want to visit John's shop in Cody. It's only just down the road - at least by Wyoming standards. Enjoy!

Choosing Colors for Your Log Cabin Decor

2008-09-02T18:18:00.000-07:00

In northern Nevada, where I live, I am always amazed and delighted when the summer sun-baked sameness of the sage is brought to life with the added depth and definition of the racing cloud shadows of winter. Having spent most of my youth in the upper Midwest, I never thought I would say this: winter has become my favorite season.

Like summer in a high desert landscape, a log home is dominated by an expanse of sameness, in this case the hue and texture of the wood. This is not a bad thing, the atmosphere provided by the logs is what attracted you to them in the first place. As the winter cloud shadows define and emphasize the shapes and colors of the land, your decor should work with the wood to create a rich, harmonious whole.

When looking for ways to introduce color into the living space it is a good idea to keep in mind the old designer's trick of using light, neutral colors for the larger items in your decorating scheme. Then you can introduce the accent colors through the use of smaller items that can be easily replaced to reflect a seasonal change or just because you want to.

Area rugs, large pieces of furniture and window treatments are examples of items that probably should be kept as neutral as possible using colors that work to complement the wood in the walls and floors. Darker or lighter shades of these same colors can be included in smaller pieces of furniture, rugs, counters and accent walls to break up the sameness of the large expanses of the primary color.

Finally, the richer, more intense accent colors should be used in moderation to liven up and define the different areas within the living space. Items that fit into this category would include small furniture, lamps, throw pillows and blankets, vases and artwork. When possible, these accent colors can also be referenced to good effect in some of the larger items.

Choosing a color scheme for your log cabin decor should be a fun and stress free adventure. Enjoy!

Getting Started with Log Cabin Decorating

2008-09-02T16:47:00.000-07:00

One of the hardest things about log cabin decorating is getting started. If you don't know where to start you may be able to find inspiration through watching television.

Interior Decorating shows provide insight into how home decorating techniques work. Ideas seen on television may or may not translate into something that will work in your log home but they can really help to get you into the proper frame of mind for the task at hand.

Also, a trip to the local bookstore will provide you with a wide selection of books and magazines dedicated to log homes, cabins, lodges, western and mountain interiors, etc. These are great for just browsing the photos to glean some creative ideas.

Finally don't forget to leverage the power of the Internet (you're already doing that so I know you know how) - do a search for "log cabin photos" or something similar using your favorite search engine and see what comes up. To see some really spectacular log homes visit this portfolio of professional log cabin photos.

Follow these easy steps and pretty soon you'll have more log cabin decorating ideas than you can shake your checkbook at. Enjoy!

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2008-03-15T07:59:00.000-07:00

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