Log cabin lighting for log and timber homes is a little tricky because wood walls and ceilings tend to absorb light and make rooms darker. There is a good reason that log homes seem darker than other homes. Log walls and wood ceilings actually absorb up to 50% of the light in the room. The […]
Chandeliers
Antler Light Fixtures in a Log Home
Antler light fixtures might be just the right touch for your log or timber home. The marriage of antlers to lighting fixtures is the ultimate expression of rustic lodge lighting and cozy cabin living. These lights can be chandeliers that are architecturally graceful showpieces, or they can be as simple as an antler lamp with […]
Plan Ahead for Log Home Lighting
Log home lighting can be challenging, as log walls absorb light and lighting fixtures are difficult to add after the home is built. Of course the best time to add lighting fixtures to your log or timber home, is when it is being built. So it’s important to map out your lighting plan long before the builder […]
Let’s Talk Pendant Light Fixtures
Unlike chandeliers, which provide ambient light in a room, pendant light fixtures can double as decorative lights and also provide functional task lighting. Depending on where you place them, pendant lights will give you concentrated light where you need it—whether to prepare dinner in the kitchen or read a book in a quiet corner. Pendants […]
Chandelier Lights for Log Homes
Chandelier lights and pendant light fixtures are not included when you purchase a log home package, but they do make a huge difference in your home décor! When you are building a new home, the builder will often install builder quality run-of-the-mill lighting fixtures unless you direct him to do otherwise. You need to intervene […]
How to Buy Lighting Fixtures for Log Homes
You have done your homework and are ready to buy lighting fixtures for your new home. You know the style you want, but now you are not sure what size and what type you need. Please relax, and we’ll go over this together. There are some basic rules and tips that will help you get […]