Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

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Log and Timber Home Living

Cottagecore OR CABIN CHIC • IN THE WORLD of pretty-and-petite homes, a few interior aesthetics tend to dominate and for good reason. Charming, functional and even a bit nostalgic, these looks curate a certain sense of place. So, whether you lean toward the quintessential cottage or a cozy cabin vibe, a bounty of delightful decor finds awaits.

A HIDDEN GEM • Step inside one reader’s woodland retreat, which you can rent for yourself (no roughing-it required).

casual cottage gardens • Relax and enjoy! This is one laid-back garden style.

more than just flowers • COMBINING a variety of flowers is just the beginning when it comes to creating a beautiful cottage garden.

cottage garden players • THERE ARE SOME PLANTS that are cottage garden classics, such as delphiniums and roses. But that doesn’t mean you have to grow them to get this colorful laid-back style. In fact, if a plant isn’t well-suited to the soil, sun or weather in your area, it’s better to swap it out for something else. The plant will look better and require less work to maintain. Take a look at the lists below to find the various roles plants play, then choose several from each category and you’ll have the cottage garden of your dreams.

INTO THE WOODS • THIS STORYBOOK CABIN MAY BE SMALL ON SPACE, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO CHARM, IT’S A GIANT.

Mini + Magical • THIS BUNGALOW IN UPSTATE NEW YORK FEELS WORLDS AWAY.

Third Time’s the Charm • VERMONT PROVIDES THE PERFECT PASTORAL BACKDROP FOR ONE RHODE ISLAND COUPLE TO PLANT ROOTS FOR GOOD.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIES • With majestic tree-lined mountains and a sparkling lake as its backdrop, this North Carolina home is both spacious and cozy.

keep it clean • Any cabin or cottage is only as good as its upkeep. A little elbow grease at the start and end of each season will ensure you can enjoy your place for years to come.

Who’s Hungry? • Simple recipes for good times.

A Smart(er) Approach to a Classic Cabin • Upgrading your traditional cabin or cottage with a more modern approach? We explore both the good ideas and the unnecessary.

THE CALL OF A CABIN • Inspiration abounds in these transportive getaways.

the CLUTTER Conundrum • Should it stay or should it go? A pro organizer weighs in on how to shed the extra stuft and simplify your home — and your life.