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