Every August a certain fever arrives. It beckons cabin owners to travel and hide away during the hottest month of the year. Miller Young Design clients are definitely doing this in style. We have a vast array of “Clientele in the Cabin”. One favorite is The Log Style. Homes built from logs can be found all over the Northern Hemisphere, typically in areas where trees are in abundance. Whether traditional hand crafted log or a new application of the milled log, contemporary and ranch built cabins are quite stylish. For many, the log cabin has become an idyllic form of architecture. These serene escapes, usually lakeside, are surrounded by mountains and are host to the best comfortable casual interiors and exteriors along with acres of lawn to sun on, lunch on, or simply look at as you swing mindlessly in a fringed hammock set between two tall trees. This isn’t “home-life” as usual, a slower tempo kicks in and there is appreciation for the brisk mornings accompanied by the aroma of an old fashioned breakfast cooking as endearing friends arrive.
At Miller Young Design we understand that many associate the log cabin with wholesome values. The well planned cabin is space efficient, simplistic in its plan and can accommodate an active family of generous size and an overflow of guests while maintaining the dignity of private spaces in a casual relaxed mode. Colors must be vibrant to balance the exposed wood that is prominent in this style of architecture. A coordinated palette scheme encompassing multiple colors for the interior and exterior is a must. Once balanced, the colors, no matter where furnishings have been moved, will always look well. Furniture styles should be complementary in finish and scale so that balance remains intact. When selecting linens, stick to basic neutrals, one color throughout including matching PJ’s and Robes. Consider that if everything were out on display at the same time it should all look good together whether inside or outside.
Freedom is in art and accessories. Individual tastes will shine through in regard to the style and color of the chosen scheme. A quote from one of our clients:
“To us a cabin is a state of mind. It is a place where you feel protected, at home and able to express your personal style. In a cabin, life is quiet enough to enjoy simple pleasures traditions and people around you.” When asking what was the best feature about working with a designer to create their cabin, she responded, “You, as all really good designers, live in the moment with the client and focus on their quality of life through your suggestions and specifications knowing these products will endure from that time forward. In this you achieve a timeless design never dated.” A Miller Young Design “cabin home” in particular represents the pinnacle of a somewhat trouble-free and very efficient home.
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Linda Young
