| Log home building was at its peak in the latter half of | | | | color scheme into the log home decor very well. |
| the 20th century, and that trend is still going on. One | | | | Darker log homes generally use bolder colors, such as |
| of the biggest allures of a log home is the overall | | | | the traditional red and green. |
| look that it has from the outside. However, interior | | | | But the color scheme alone is not enough, it should |
| log home decor varies from one family's home to | | | | be used effectively. Generally, the "proper" log home |
| another, though there are some basics that the vast | | | | decor is a country style; that will include shorter |
| majority of all log homes incorporate where decor is | | | | curtains (not lavish ones), limited amounts of |
| concerned. | | | | carpeting (many go for area rugs only) and a few |
| Log home decor requires finding a style that | | | | select works of art to adorn the walls. Modern art |
| complements the basic elements of the home. Log | | | | often looks out of place in log home decor, and |
| homes do not have flat walls to be painted or | | | | furniture tends to lean more towards wooden |
| wall-papered; the interior of the house is just as | | | | rocking chairs with fabric cushions than overstuffed, |
| dominantly wooden as the outside. The walls are | | | | reclining easy chairs. |
| wooden, and most of the time the floors are as well. | | | | Of course, it is up to each family to decide what |
| Even stairwells and doors are constructed out of the | | | | decor they want for their log home. However, a |
| same woods as the rest of the house. The challenge | | | | quick survey of home magazines reveals a striking |
| of log home decor is to find the best way to | | | | similarity of style when it comes to log homes. |
| complement the wood, so that the interiors get the | | | | Probably, it is because the style of the house doesn't |
| look that is both authentic and pleasing to the eye. | | | | lend itself to a great diversity; it could also be so that |
| Depending on the exact shade of wood that your | | | | the people who prefer log homes have similar tastes |
| home is made of, shades of blue with white are a | | | | in decorating. With whatever style you choose for |
| popular color combination in log homes. Traditionally, | | | | your log home decor, make it appealing and |
| lighter woods and stains incorporate a blue and white | | | | harmonious. |