HACKENSACK, N.J. — Tony DiOrio wanted a rustic home, but his heart sank when his real-estate agent drove him up to a West Milford, N.J., log house in 1999. “It was not really what I was thinking of,” ...

Many people already have a strong picture in their mind of what rustic decor looks like, but this long-loved style is actually more flexible and layered than it seems. Some may see it as a possible ...

Abraham Lincoln would be amazed to see today’s log cabin homes. Open floor plans, large windows, elaborate truss work and less maintenance are often featured. Log homes continue to evoke the beauty ...

Creating the rustic look is expensive, but low maintenance costs and the element of timelessness make it a great bargain for the urban dweller, says Namrata Kohli. Photograph: 42mm ...

Log cabins are a romantic notion, and now that rustic is trending log homes are hot. While cozy nights in front of a fire sound incredibly enticing, there are many other things to think about before ...

When the concept of log homes was introduced in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe over 200 years ago, it was initially viewed as a stale idea of building dwellings with rustic back woods. Over the years, ...