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Building a log home isn’t something you do on a whim. Most people come to us with an idea that’s been sitting in the back of their mind for years, sometimes decades. You picture the front porch. The big windows. A warm fire on a cold night. You know the feeling you’re after. What’s harder is knowing how to get there.

That’s where design comes in. Designing your home isn’t about having all the answers upfront. It’s about taking what you do know, how you live, what you value, and shaping the space around it.

Here’s how we recommend starting that process.

There’s nothing quite like building your own log home. The chance to choose every detail, from the layout to the lighting, makes it feel completely personal. But before the first log is delivered or the foundation is poured, there’s a lot to think through.

At Ward Cedar Log Homes, we’ve worked with homeowners for over a century, and we’ve learned that a bit of planning goes a long way. Here’s a practical checklist to help you feel more confident and prepared as you begin your home-building journey.
 

Looking through log cabin floor plans can feel a little like scrolling through a dream catalog. So many options. So many beautiful layouts. And it’s easy to get caught up in what looks great on paper without considering how it fits into your everyday life.

At Ward Cedar Log Homes, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners sort through choices and land on a floor plan that’s not just beautiful, but practical, personal, and built around how they live. Here's how to think it through.

A two-step plan for making confident choices about your home’s interior style.

Commitment issues — even the most confident homeowners face them at some point during the building process. If you’re reading this, chances are you can relate. Maybe you’re torn between two styles you love, maybe your indecision stems from the worry of making the “wrong” choice, or maybe you’re nearing the end of the building process and feeling overwhelmed or uninspired to pick between this faucet or that one.

Whatever the cause, you don’t have to stay stuck in indecision. With a simple, two-step process, you can move forward with a clear vision and confidence:
 

Don’t Do This!
Five common and costly log home construction pitfalls — and how to avoid them.