Log Furniture

1. Log furniture looks simple at first glance. That's the charm. But look closer: it reflects the strength, sensuality, and complexity of nature, which is endlessly intriguing.

2. Sure, log furniture is perfect for a cozy cabin den. But today's designers are focusing on log kitchen and bedroom furniture in modern homes to take advantage of its casual, cheerful influence.

3. Cracks and knots are a natural part of solid log furniture. That's how you know it's not made of plastic. If these natural cracks appeal to you, lean towards pine. Cedar dries more slowly, so its cracks are more subtle.

4. Careful, don't scratch ... wait, never mind. Log living room furniture only gets more handsome as it wears. Scratches and dings blend right in with a real log's natural lines, making log furniture a great choice for high-traffic family areas and kitchens.

5. Don't confuse log accent furniture with "unfinished." Most log decor comes with an exquisite, if subtle, rubbed satin finish that catches natural light to show off the complex curves.

6. Nothing says "sit a spell, take a load off" like log couches and coffee tables. Use log furniture in rooms where you want a slower, more thoughtful pace.

7. Complete that lodge look! We have a forest of log decor: log-framed mirrors, log-themed fireplace tools and log accent furniture to make every room feel like a rustic hideaway.

8. What's the secret to better tasting pies and fresh-baked breads? Set them on a log kitchen table surrounded by log chairs or stools. We don't know why, but it works.

9. Could log furniture look more welcoming? You bet, if you set it on a cozy braided rug. We have wildlife-themed rugs from legendary mills like Earth Rugs, Homespice, Colonial Mills, and Capel.

10. Cricket ... cricket ... cricket. Log bedroom furniture looks and feels solid and safe. It even smells cozy, because it's made of real, solid logs. Sleep tight.