Log Blog

Elegant and traditional, this handcrafted log cottage is Colorado a dream come true.

Alog home doesn’t need to have a complex footprint to be interesting. In fact, a basic rectangle can yield all sorts of possibilities.

Take this 3,800-square-foot charmer by Mountain Log Homes & Interiors. At its core, it’s a 32-by-44-square-foot rectangle, but it’s the architectural detailing that contributes to its cottage-like appeal. Conventionally framed bump-outs housing the bathtub and dining area add visual interest, as do the steeply pitched, varied rooflines and deep overhang above the front porch. The combination gives the perception that design is complex.