Sometimes open space is not just open space, and that’s why log home fans love great rooms and the different ways they can be designed, arranged in conjunction with the rest of the home, and decorated. And the options: Fireplace in the corner, on the gable end, in the middle of the window wall, or even a two-way model in the separating the great room and kitchen. The position of different access points to the kitchen, dining area, bedrooms, or other areas. The incorporation of a loft, decorative timbers, accent lighting, exterior decks, or specialty flooring. Collected here are eight dynamic great room ideas, from smallest to largest.
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GREAT ROOM
Plan name: THE WYOMING Great room square footage: 338 ( 16. 5 x 20. 5) Producer: Rocky Mountain Log Homes Total home square footage: 2,923
• Classic, open design; the great room is the central feature from both levels
• A large loft looks down on the open great room and massive stone fireplace
• Unique angled deck extends into the most majestic of settings
GREAT ROOM
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Plan name: WOODHAVEN (modified) Great room square footage: 418 Producer: PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame
Total home square footage: 5,284
• The great room window features massive handcrafted logs in a unique pattern
• The great room and master suite share a dual-sided fireplace
• Glass and log wall is not interrupted by doors, but there is easy access to patio from side doors
• The great room stands as its own room, but an easy flow from the entry, kitchen and dining room remain
• Although the home is built with rustic handcrafted logs the design itself is modern
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