What Is A Log Cabin Great Room?

Over the years, a log cabin great room has been known as the front room, living room, or den. Its concept is one of a large room that combines the roles of these more traditional rooms into one area. It is a place for family and friends to gather, enjoy each other’s company, relax, and feel the essence of living in a log cabin or home.  

Great rooms with their rustic log walls are typically large areas with tall ceilings that serve as focal points in log cabins or homes. They embrace the ‘open’ concept and may have larger windows than other rooms. There is more room to display personal items, decorations, log trusses, ceiling beams, and exposed rafters. The following are favorite components of log cabin great rooms you may want to incorporate into your cabin.

A Log Cabin Great Room Provides an Open Concept

The open concept has always been a favorite for great rooms with their spacious atmosphere. The log, log siding, or paneled walls stand out and provide a lot of area for windows and displays. With the right floor plan, the rooms seem to flow together seamlessly into one united area. The living, entertaining, dining, and kitchen areas blend so well.

Log cabin great rooms encourage more socializing in this welcoming environment. You will find like many other families have, that great rooms build family and friend bonding. Any of the other connected areas may seem small by themselves but feel more spacious when connected with this central part of a cabin. Fewer walls also improve foot traffic flow throughout the area.

A High Ceiling Is a Favorite Great Room Component

A great room feels even more spacious with a high ceiling that leads the eyes up to amazing sights. A higher ceiling than eight feet can contain these rustic elements:

• A vaulted or cathedral design
• Rustic log beams
• Cool-looking trusses
• Exposed round or flat log rafters
• Pine or cedar paneling ceiling
• Nifty places for lighting and displays

Taller ceilings can be finished with the same or contrasting shades as the walls, trusses, or beams. These natural elements stand out with a clear coat or stain them with your favorite color. This room looks amazing upon entering it and can add a softer touch with more windows and natural light. 

Plenty of Windows Are Also a Defining Factor

Since you have a large space, why not take advantage of natural light by adding larger windows or more of your standard size windows. They play the following roles in a great room:

• Natural light is better than artificial light because it adds warmth in colder weather.
• Natural light just seems to brighten up the atmosphere and makes it more cheery.
• Large windows transform your great room into an observatory to see more outdoors.
• This brighter area says lean back, be more comfortable, and enjoy the view. 
• The heat from the sun can help lower heating bills in the winter.

More windows can add to the overall cost of building a log cabin, but it is well worth it. Thousands of cabin owners attest to their usefulness and welcomed addition.

A Stone Fireplace and Hearth Make a Great Room Perfect

There is nothing more relaxing than sitting in front of a roaring fire in the winter-time. Whether you are burning wood or gas, the effect is amazing! Cozy up with your significant other or family in front of the stone fireplace and enjoy the moment. Fireplaces also offer these benefits:

• They possess a rustic and aesthetic appeal
• Fireplaces offer a good source of heat when built well
• They are good backups when the power goes off
• Fireplaces can save money on the heating bill
• They add market value to your home
• Fireplaces with half-log mantels make great display areas

A stone surround is traditional but brick is also a great choice for a fireplace surround.

A Loft Adds More Room Above the Area

Most of us never seem to have enough space, especially in a log cabin. A great room can provide extra second-floor space with a loft area. These spaces are handy for:

• Bedrooms for children or guests

• Play areas or storing items
• Improving space economy in general
• Creating flow between upstairs and downstairs
• Adding flexibility to a cabin’s open layout

Lofts also add a more relaxed ambience to any style log cabin or home. Now you know a little more about the concept of a log cabin great room. Add one into your building plans and enjoy every minute of it!