Painting log cabin walls

Interested in painting a log cabin? Don't. Painting your cabin could lead to major issues down the road. Try this instead.

The following pictures show some of the ways that you can still have a nice log home without necessarily having 'shades of brown' as your primary color scheme. Typically, you'll see one wall painted to serve as a focal spot or an accent wall. I have no interest in painting ALL -- or even most -- of the log walls inside our house. Just 1, maybe 2 of the smaller walls instead. Like these...

This rustic log house has undergone a complete overhaul by Carney Logan Burke Architects, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

How to choose the right paint color? Even white paint can be tricky. I'm joiing 5 other designers to talk about your favorite paints.

With all this time spent inside, there's been a return to tinkering away at little projects: baking a loaf of bread, say, or stitching a quilt. Or, if you'

a cozy rustic living room done with white wooden walls and a dark wooden ceiling with beams

Whether you have inherited knotty pine furniture or moved into a home with knotty pine paneling or flooring, you might be wondering how to pick a color palette that will complement this traditional finish of wood. Knotty pine has been popular in interior design for many decades and is still favored as a decor finish because of its rich, warming honey-like tones. Here we will look at which colors you can use with knotty pine to achieve a variety of different styles.

I love idea of painting log walls. I really like color and am not afraid of putting it anywhere -- including interior log walls. I have also seen several log home companies displaying homes that have a painted exterior color. Here are some things to consider BEFORE painting your log home.

Log homes are warm and cozy feeling; however a monotonous wood tone everywhere can sometimes be overwhelming. Don't overdo the wood by adding even more wood furniture and furnishings! Here are some ideas for decorating a log cabin without wood overload. LightLog homes are notorious for not having enough light, especially in the winter. Maximize the natural light by minimizing curtains or anything else that may cover the windows, inside and outside. Use light fixtures with many light…

You don't always have to paint over your knotty pine, especially if it's appropriate to your home. Here are 3 ways to make the most of it.