This home was featured in the July 2011 issue of “Log Cabin Homes.” It proves efficiency doesn’t have to be sacrificed when designing grand elegance. Even with its cathedral ceilings and many windows it earned a 5 Star Plus Energy Star® rating. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/BearRock/model.html Roger Wade

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Jason Kindig

Photography: Claudio Santini

This view shows the added built-in surrounding a flat screen tv. To accomplish necessary non-combustible surfaces surrounding the new wood-burning stove by Rais, I wrapped the right side of the cabinetry with stone tile. This little stove can heat an 1100 SF space.

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography

Historic remodel of an original 1960's adobe by renown architect George Christensen.

Photography by Cesar Rubio

Located upon a 200-acre farm of rolling terrain in western Wisconsin, this new, single-family sustainable residence implements today’s advanced technology within a historic farm setting. The arrangement of volumes, detailing of forms and selection of materials provide a weekend retreat that reflects the agrarian styles of the surrounding area. Open floor plans and expansive views allow a free-flowing living experience connected to the natural environment.

This unique interior is rustic with all the modern amenities! Wendi Gragg, the interior designer who worked closely with our team on the project to make sure all the details came together to meet the home owners wishes for a rustic appeal. Photography by; Stacey Walker

This kitchen has custom walnut cabinets. Painted blue green island with rub thru and distressing. Rustic home with lots of barn wood and reclaimed woods. The Range is a Lacanche from France. Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

This 7-bed 5-bath Wyoming ski home follows strict subdivision-mandated style, but distinguishes itself through a refined approach to detailing. The result is a clean-lined version of the archetypal rustic mountain home, with a connection to the European ski chalet as well as to traditional American lodge and mountain architecture. Architecture & interior design by Michael Howells. Photos by David Agnello, copyright 2012. www.davidagnello.com

Modest, contemporary mountain home in Shenandoah Valley, CO. Home enhance the extraordinary surrounding scenery through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. Full height stone fireplace in great room.

Clear Redwood Fence & Gate

Intimate Stair with Hobbit Door . This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

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