Modern covered outdoor living spaces add both ambience and value to a log cabin, providing the ideal place for relaxation, socializing with friends, reading or simply taking in the sights.
These spaces can be customized to meet the unique needs of the family, such as providing privacy or even entertaining amenities like an inbuilt fireplace.
Decks
Decks are classic log cabin features, providing extra usable outdoor space and shelter from the elements. Depending on its location and your family’s needs, decks may function as extensions of living rooms, dining areas, master bedroom retreats or even master bedroom retreats – regardless of whether they’re built flat or sloped terrain! Plus, their easy customization offers increased resale value!
Traditional wood decks add rustic charm and durability against harsh weather conditions, while customizable options such as fireplace, barbecue grills, hot tubs and more allow owners to add personal touches that reflect their individuality and lifestyle.
If you’re seeking low maintenance deck materials, composite or vinyl may be ideal. Made from recycled materials and designed to resemble wood without rotting or splitting, composite decking looks like real wood but doesn’t rot or split like it would with natural wood; stone decks also make an excellent choice, while Ipe hardwood can withstand insects, fungus, and rot for decades with proper care – consult a log home specialist about your best options in terms of performance and upkeep.
Patios
Log cabins are revered for many reasons – their ruggedness, aesthetic beauty and nature-inspired ambience among them – but it can be easy to overlook details that would enhance outdoor living spaces in a way similar to what your log home already provides.
Patios provide the perfect way to take advantage of your log cabin’s outdoors and its breathtaking view, serving both as an excellent gathering spot as well as offering you personal space to unwind or meditate peacefully.
Design of a patio should depend upon its intended use and the landscape surrounding it. Select comfortable furniture that will complement its natural surroundings on your property and consider what ambiance you wish to create using lighting options – for instance an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or freestanding heater can extend yearly use while making it suitable for those cool evenings when temperatures dip lower.
An outdoor kitchen can be an impressive feature to incorporate into a deck, patio or gazebo. While a grill may be essential, an outdoor kitchen offers additional grills, sinks, refrigerators and even brick pizza ovens for finer dining experiences.
Gazebos
Gazebos provide additional outdoor living space while protecting you from the elements, making gazebos the perfect complement to log cabin homes. From breakfast spots where you can soak in morning sunshine to serving as the focal point for garden parties or BBQ events, gazebos offer more usable square footage while protecting from weather elements. They make an excellent addition and should definitely be added!
A gazebo can serve multiple functions. From being used as an office to providing a peaceful space where meditation or mindfulness practices take place. Personalize it further with soothing elements like water fountains or candles for added ambience.
Gazebos come in sizes ranging from 8x8ft up to 12x14ft and your material selection for it should depend on how it will be used, how much usable yard space there is and your budget. Pressure-treated lumber is an affordable material resistant to rot and insects which can also be stained a variety of colors; redwood decking boasts rich colors as well as natural resistance against warping and staining but requires sealing on an ongoing basis to prevent warping and staining; finally stone decking provides natural aesthetic but typically costs more than wood alternatives.
Pergolas
People dream of building log cabins where they can experience nature in all its splendor – be it fresh air, calm waters or jaw-dropping views – in peace. A deck may provide one way of doing this but adding a pergola could take your outdoor living experience one step further.
A pergola is a freestanding or attached structure composed of beams, rafters and columns/posts designed to provide shade over an outdoor area. Made from wood, stone or other material it will perfectly compliment your existing log home.
As can be seen from Holly, MI’s design, this up-north pergola fits seamlessly with their log cabin home. Equipped with a StruXure louvered pergola system and their ability to control how much sunlight they receive is now an invaluable feature of their yard.
A pergola allows people to take pleasure in outdoor spaces during hot summer months without being subject to the direct sun’s harsh rays, while at night relaxing on their patio regardless of weather. If a pergola sounds like it would fit perfectly into your log cabin property, don’t hesitate to give us a call so that we can discuss creating one just for your property.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms are rooms surrounded by windows and doors that let in natural sunlight, providing ample illumination throughout the year. Sunrooms can be heated and cooled year-round for year-round enjoyment of your log cabin’s landscape as you observe from within your home. People often use sunrooms as breakfast-morning nooks; lounge areas for summer relaxation; or for watching beautiful colors of dusk set over them at dusk.
Wraparound porches are an essential addition to any log home, providing both relaxation and entertainment opportunities for its inhabitants and guests alike. These large areas may be covered or uncovered, and include features like an outdoor kitchen to help cater for large events, a fire pit for gathering around on cool evenings, or even a swimming pool to allow everyone in the family or community to take pleasure in water activities together.
When renovating or building a log cabin, add an eye-catching timber pavilion, pergola, gazebo or sunroom from Riverbend Design Group as part of your design plans. Our designers will extend rooflines while creating extra living space by including these timber framing enhancements in their designs – your log cabin will become the envy of everyone around it!
Fire Pits/Fireplaces
Log cabin living is enhanced by outdoor fireplaces, which add warmth and coziness to the space. Fireplaces also extend outdoor season by making it possible to appreciate surroundings even during cold months like autumn and winter.
Outdoor fireplaces come in various styles, so selecting one that complements both your log home and surrounding landscape is key. Fuel type should also be taken into consideration; wood-burning fireplaces offer authentic experience while electric or gas fire pits may offer easier usage and greater safety for many owners.
When choosing Log Cabin Deck Materials, look for natural materials like redwood and cedar that complement the rustic aesthetic of your cabin while offering strong, durable surfaces suitable for outdoor activities. Natural wood options naturally resist insects and rot; however they require regular sealing and staining in order to preserve their look and structural integrity over time. Another alternative that looks similar but doesn’t need regular staining is composite decking which provides similar aesthetics while being easy to clean and durable, perfect for homeowners wanting to reduce maintenance and upkeep costs.
Pools
An elegant pool or hot tub can add luxury and relaxation to any log home, providing year-round enjoyment of its soothing waters and breathtaking surroundings.
Swimming pools provide the ultimate cooling sanctuary during those hot summer months and can even add an additional level of privacy when placed within a screened porch or on an adjacent deck with direct waterfront access. They’re an excellent way to get outdoors.
If you want to expand your entertainment options, consider creating a multi-level deck featuring seating areas and built-in kitchen appliances extending down towards any water features that you might have. Outdoor spaces make great gathering spots, especially during family reunions that last late into the night as the sun goes down. To further customize your space, try adding plants with soothing fragrance or string lights and lanterns for romantic touches. Add comfortable sectionals or lounge chairs, and you have the perfect place for family and friends to unwind together. Covered outdoor living spaces enhance both lifestyles while increasing resale values of log cabins. Talk with Riverbend designers today about incorporating such elements into their next projects.
