Bonus Room Ideas for Log Homes

Does your home plan come with a bonus room? Or maybe a renovation or addition will give you the opportunity to add some specialty space? Here are some of our…
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In the loft area leading to the balcony, rustic northern white cedar frames birch-bark artwork set in the gable. An elaborate twig chandelier spotlights the setting.

Log Provider: Log Home Supply
Designer: Sobek Architects
Builder: S.S. Stehr Construction Management
General Contractor: Foresight Custom Homes
Photographer: Lori Woldt
A Lakefront Log Home in Northern Wisconsin
In the loft area leading to the balcony, rustic northern white cedar frames birch-bark artwork set in the gable. An elaborate twig chandelier spotlights the setting. Log Provider: Log Home Supply Designer: Sobek Architects Builder: S.S. Stehr Construction Management General Contractor: Foresight Custom Homes Photographer: Lori Woldt
Leather wingback recliners in the library encourage reading — or napping.

Log Producer: Maple Island Log Homes
Designer: CDI Home Designs
Builder: Griffith Construction
Photography by Roger Wade
Styling by Debra Grahl
A Heavenly Hybrid Log Home
Leather wingback recliners in the library encourage reading — or napping. Log Producer: Maple Island Log Homes Designer: CDI Home Designs Builder: Griffith Construction Photography by Roger Wade Styling by Debra Grahl
Steep ceilings in the solarium are an attempt to “capture the sky” while being surrounded by mountain views.

Log Producer: Maple Island Log Homes
Designer: CDI Home Designs
Builder: Griffith Construction
Photography by Roger Wade
Styling by Debra Grahl
A Heavenly Hybrid Log Home
Steep ceilings in the solarium are an attempt to “capture the sky” while being surrounded by mountain views. Log Producer: Maple Island Log Homes Designer: CDI Home Designs Builder: Griffith Construction Photography by Roger Wade Styling by Debra Grahl
The lower-level  game room features a custom leather sectional sofa and an oversized cocktail table rimmed in leather features with insert drink trays. Antique crutches and snowshoes grace the hearth.

Photos: BlackstoneEdge.com
Interior Designer & Project Manager: Green with Envy Interiors Home, Log Homes, Design, Interior, House Plans, Sectional Sofa, Sectional, Leather Sectional Sofa, Lodge
Log Home Renovation: Updating an Oregon Ski Lodge
The lower-level game room features a custom leather sectional sofa and an oversized cocktail table rimmed in leather features with insert drink trays. Antique crutches and snowshoes grace the hearth. Photos: BlackstoneEdge.com Interior Designer & Project Manager: Green with Envy Interiors
Overstuffed red leather sofas and chair brighten up the loft sitting area, which features canoe lamps, Pendleton blankets and pillows. 

Photos: BlackstoneEdge.com
Interior Designer & Project Manager: Green with Envy Interiors Architecture, Homes, Log, Comfort, Room, Cabin
Log Home Renovation: Updating an Oregon Ski Lodge
Overstuffed red leather sofas and chair brighten up the loft sitting area, which features canoe lamps, Pendleton blankets and pillows. Photos: BlackstoneEdge.com Interior Designer & Project Manager: Green with Envy Interiors
The loft space was designed to overlook the river and the great room. It is adjacent to two large bedrooms and a guest bathroom, and provides a great entertainment area.

Photographer: Joe Hilliard
Log Provider: Golden Eagle Log Homes Ideas, Eagle, Loft Spaces, Entertainment Area
A Waterfront Log Home in South Dakota
The loft space was designed to overlook the river and the great room. It is adjacent to two large bedrooms and a guest bathroom, and provides a great entertainment area. Photographer: Joe Hilliard Log Provider: Golden Eagle Log Homes
The theater provides big-screen entertainment and comfy recliner seating. The Preusses invite neighbors for “movie night” and special events such as the Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard Theatre, Derby, Kentucky, Layout
A Majestic Home Built With Big Logs
The theater provides big-screen entertainment and comfy recliner seating. The Preusses invite neighbors for “movie night” and special events such as the Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard
The wine cellar includes vintages collected for more than 20 years. The space is tucked behind the stairs off the bar and features several walls of native stone. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard Log Cabin Homes, Wines, Log Home Builders, Lodge Style, House And Home Magazine, Lodge Style Decorating, Log Cabin
A Majestic Home Built With Big Logs
The wine cellar includes vintages collected for more than 20 years. The space is tucked behind the stairs off the bar and features several walls of native stone. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard
The bar is the entertainment center for the Preusses, who enjoy hosting 20 to 30 guests. The stylish bar itself is made from reclaimed wood. The mural, by Lori Salisbury, shows the Preusses’ upper meadow. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard British, Rocky Mountains, Salisbury, Building A House
A Majestic Home Built With Big Logs
The bar is the entertainment center for the Preusses, who enjoy hosting 20 to 30 guests. The stylish bar itself is made from reclaimed wood. The mural, by Lori Salisbury, shows the Preusses’ upper meadow. Log Provider: Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia Designer: Kathy Scott and Pioneer Log Homes Builder: Tanner Custom Carpentry Landscaper: Rocky Mountain Hydroscapes Photo: Joe Hilliard
Two oversized leather chairs sit in front of a granite-clad fireplace in the two-story library, which is paneled in black walnut. A floating spiral staircase leads to the upper level, where a collection of medieval helmets is displayed. Photo: Karl Neumann House Design, Haus, Modern, House, Traditional House, House Styles, House Interior
A Western Red Cedar For a Log Home in Montana
Two oversized leather chairs sit in front of a granite-clad fireplace in the two-story library, which is paneled in black walnut. A floating spiral staircase leads to the upper level, where a collection of medieval helmets is displayed. Photo: Karl Neumann
The lower-level theater was designed with Montana in mind. Bozeman artist Saskia Ewen Fox painted the scenes of Yellowstone National Park between the perimeter logs. Photo: Karl Neumann Home Theater, At Home Movie Theater, Theater Room, Movie Rooms
A Western Red Cedar For a Log Home in Montana
The lower-level theater was designed with Montana in mind. Bozeman artist Saskia Ewen Fox painted the scenes of Yellowstone National Park between the perimeter logs. Photo: Karl Neumann
The owner insists “a mudroom in New England is a must,” so the couple expanded the laundry room and situated it with easy access to the garage and kitchen. A sliding barn door conceals the hardworking space from the main living areas. Photographer: Mark Sorenson Log Provider/Designer: Coventry Log Homes Bonus Rooms, Small Windows, Upstairs Loft
A Log Home Full of Love
The owner insists “a mudroom in New England is a must,” so the couple expanded the laundry room and situated it with easy access to the garage and kitchen. A sliding barn door conceals the hardworking space from the main living areas. Photographer: Mark Sorenson Log Provider/Designer: Coventry Log Homes
The gallery, which runs the length of the front of the home, displays some of the couple’s art. Architect Jeremy Oury designed the large pendant lighting fixtures. Photo: Courtesy of Pioneer Log Homes Log provider: Pioneer Log Homes Designer: Kibo Group Architecture Builder: General One Exterior, Architectural Digest, Decoration, Timber Cabin, Rawhide, Modern Rustic, Log Cabins For Sale
A Log Retreat in the Mountains of Montana
The gallery, which runs the length of the front of the home, displays some of the couple’s art. Architect Jeremy Oury designed the large pendant lighting fixtures. Photo: Courtesy of Pioneer Log Homes Log provider: Pioneer Log Homes Designer: Kibo Group Architecture Builder: General One
Every floor, including the natural slate in the lower-level living room, has radiant in-floor heat with back-furnaces that engage until the radiant heat kicks in. Photo: KCJ Studios Log Provider: Wisconsin Log Homes Interior And Exterior, Cozy Place, Cabin Homes
A Waterside Hybrid Log Home in Wisconsin
Every floor, including the natural slate in the lower-level living room, has radiant in-floor heat with back-furnaces that engage until the radiant heat kicks in. Photo: KCJ Studios Log Provider: Wisconsin Log Homes
Though typically not as grand as the main foyer, a mudroom should welcome its family home with hug. This owners’ entry is highly functional: Not only does it double as a laundry room, it provides scads of storage, including built-ins containing open organizers for coats and shoes and pullout baskets to keep smaller notions stashed in style. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes photo by Roger Wade Warm, Home Photo, Home And Family, Front Door
5 Tips for Creating a Warm Welcome
Though typically not as grand as the main foyer, a mudroom should welcome its family home with hug. This owners’ entry is highly functional: Not only does it double as a laundry room, it provides scads of storage, including built-ins containing open organizers for coats and shoes and pullout baskets to keep smaller notions stashed in style. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes photo by Roger Wade
In the basement, the casual living area and adjacent bar encased in stone with custom built-ins have an intentional “man cave” vibe. “The owner wanted it to look like an old saloon,” explains Lynn. A theater, bunk room and mechanical room round out the 1,800-square-foot level. Photo by Joe Hilliard Log Provider/Builder: Caribou Creek Log & Timber Interior Designer: Xact Interiors Man Cave, Built Ins, Lodge Decor, Custom Built Ins, Living On The Edge, Timber
A Log Home on the Edge in Montana
In the basement, the casual living area and adjacent bar encased in stone with custom built-ins have an intentional “man cave” vibe. “The owner wanted it to look like an old saloon,” explains Lynn. A theater, bunk room and mechanical room round out the 1,800-square-foot level. Photo by Joe Hilliard Log Provider/Builder: Caribou Creek Log & Timber Interior Designer: Xact Interiors
Each floor of the home features its own laundry room, but the spacious main floor room goes the extra mile with a dog wash. Photo by Joe Hilliard Log Provider/Builder: Caribou Creek Log & Timber Interior Designer: Xact Interiors Cabinetry, Kitchen Cabinetry, Laundry Room
A Log Home on the Edge in Montana
Each floor of the home features its own laundry room, but the spacious main floor room goes the extra mile with a dog wash. Photo by Joe Hilliard Log Provider/Builder: Caribou Creek Log & Timber Interior Designer: Xact Interiors
There are a lot of reasons to opt for stone floors — they’re naturally cool in hot zones; they’re prime for radiant heating in cold climates; they’re generally durable and clean; and you can even install them to seamlessly transition from an inside space to an outdoor room. Plus, each piece is totally unique. Achieve a look like that of this Colorado basement bar with limestone. Home by Kalispell Montana Log Homes Photo by Heidi Long Cottage Style, Custom Homes, Stone, Custom Home Designs, Old World Style, Radiant Heat, European Cottage
Rock the House with Stone Accents
There are a lot of reasons to opt for stone floors — they’re naturally cool in hot zones; they’re prime for radiant heating in cold climates; they’re generally durable and clean; and you can even install them to seamlessly transition from an inside space to an outdoor room. Plus, each piece is totally unique. Achieve a look like that of this Colorado basement bar with limestone. Home by Kalispell Montana Log Homes Photo by Heidi Long
Squeezing a powder room and combined mudroom and laundry space into a nook off the kitchen required some careful planning to keep the plumbing in code. A pocket door and stackable washer/dryer unit are space-savvy additions. Photo by Mark Sorenson Log Provider/Designer: Coventry Log Homes Building, White Tub, Loft Railing, Bonus Room
Living on a Prayer at this Home in New Hampshire
Squeezing a powder room and combined mudroom and laundry space into a nook off the kitchen required some careful planning to keep the plumbing in code. A pocket door and stackable washer/dryer unit are space-savvy additions. Photo by Mark Sorenson Log Provider/Designer: Coventry Log Homes
Our readers have chosen their favorite log homes in four categories. This home in the 2,000-3,000 square feet category from Coventry Log Homes was a labor of love, with unique features such as a detached barn for the owner's car collection, a stone-veneer chimney rising 40 feet tall and plenty of entertaining space. Photo Credit: Mark Sorenson Best, Home Look, Homeowner, Open Loft
The Winners of the 2023 Best Log Homes Contest
Our readers have chosen their favorite log homes in four categories. This home in the 2,000-3,000 square feet category from Coventry Log Homes was a labor of love, with unique features such as a detached barn for the owner's car collection, a stone-veneer chimney rising 40 feet tall and plenty of entertaining space. Photo Credit: Mark Sorenson
The home’s daylight basement hosts a combined casual family room and game room. Accordion doors expand the space to the outdoor terrace and pool, making the space even more conducive to gatherings. Photography by Tom Harper Living Room, Indoor, Casual Family Rooms, Family Room, Retreat, Lodge Look
A Retirement Retreat in the Mountains
The home’s daylight basement hosts a combined casual family room and game room. Accordion doors expand the space to the outdoor terrace and pool, making the space even more conducive to gatherings. Photography by Tom Harper
The lower-level placement of the bourbon cellar ensures the right conditions for the owners’ well-stocked bar. Photography by Tom Harper Cellar, Built In Bunks, Gathering Space, Bar, Owners, Bourbon
A Retirement Retreat in the Mountains
The lower-level placement of the bourbon cellar ensures the right conditions for the owners’ well-stocked bar. Photography by Tom Harper
“What we now call a ‘mudroom,’ the British refer to as a ‘side entrance,’ and homes in this part of the world have incorporated them into dwellings for eons,” says Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes. “That side entrance had to have dedicated spots for coats, shoes, hats and other items you’d deposit in this drop zone.” Culture, Dwell
Joining the Culture Club with These Home Trends
“What we now call a ‘mudroom,’ the British refer to as a ‘side entrance,’ and homes in this part of the world have incorporated them into dwellings for eons,” says Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes. “That side entrance had to have dedicated spots for coats, shoes, hats and other items you’d deposit in this drop zone.”
“What we now call a ‘mudroom,’ the British refer to as a ‘side entrance,’ and homes in this part of the world have incorporated them into dwellings for eons,” says Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes. “That side entrance had to have dedicated spots for coats, shoes, hats and other items you’d deposit in this drop zone.” Photo Credit: Houzz.com/Adirondack Design Laundry Rooms, Inspiration, Laundry Room Inspiration
Joining the Culture Club with These Home Trends
“What we now call a ‘mudroom,’ the British refer to as a ‘side entrance,’ and homes in this part of the world have incorporated them into dwellings for eons,” says Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes. “That side entrance had to have dedicated spots for coats, shoes, hats and other items you’d deposit in this drop zone.” Photo Credit: Houzz.com/Adirondack Design
In the loft, hickory bookcases run all the way up to the top of the cathedral ceiling – a heavy customization requiring a little extra planning from Hochstetler’s architectural engineer, Steve Lykins. This upstairs library contains all non-fiction titles. Avid readers, Camille and David wanted to accommodate their 3,000 volumes in the home. Photography by Kris Miller Instagram, Dream House, Space Between Us, Second Floor
This Couple Answered the Call of Montana
In the loft, hickory bookcases run all the way up to the top of the cathedral ceiling – a heavy customization requiring a little extra planning from Hochstetler’s architectural engineer, Steve Lykins. This upstairs library contains all non-fiction titles. Avid readers, Camille and David wanted to accommodate their 3,000 volumes in the home. Photography by Kris Miller
Perhaps most stunning of all is the sunroom, with its 180-degree mountain views. This was a must-have for the Cragos, who felt Hochstetler’s design with large, fixed-glass Andersen picture windows would offer the most unencumbered view of the Montana mountains. Photography by Kris Miller Couples, Views, Mountain View, Picture Windows
This Couple Answered the Call of Montana
Perhaps most stunning of all is the sunroom, with its 180-degree mountain views. This was a must-have for the Cragos, who felt Hochstetler’s design with large, fixed-glass Andersen picture windows would offer the most unencumbered view of the Montana mountains. Photography by Kris Miller
Perhaps most stunning of all is the sunroom, with its 180-degree mountain views. This was a must-have for the Cragos, who felt Hochstetler’s design with large, fixed-glass Andersen picture windows would offer the most unencumbered view of the Montana mountains. Photography by Kris Miller
This Couple Answered the Call of Montana
Perhaps most stunning of all is the sunroom, with its 180-degree mountain views. This was a must-have for the Cragos, who felt Hochstetler’s design with large, fixed-glass Andersen picture windows would offer the most unencumbered view of the Montana mountains. Photography by Kris Miller
A Canadian couple’s weekend retreat is a family log home built as a place to make memories now and in the future. Photography by Joseph Hilliard and Larry Arnal. Architect, Architect House, Open Space, Old Barn
A Family Log Home is a Canadian Retreat
A Canadian couple’s weekend retreat is a family log home built as a place to make memories now and in the future. Photography by Joseph Hilliard and Larry Arnal.
The interior walls are a blend of wood, stone and drywall. White pine tongue-and-groove with a “Carmel” finish by Sansin caps off the ceiling as well as several interior walls. White pine half-logs also can be found indoors, tying the interior and exterior together. Photography by Dan Hoffman, Courtesy of Tomahawk Log & Country Homes. Deco, Interieur, Story House, Plan Design, Upstairs Bedroom
A Hybrid Half-Log Home in Wisconsin
The interior walls are a blend of wood, stone and drywall. White pine tongue-and-groove with a “Carmel” finish by Sansin caps off the ceiling as well as several interior walls. White pine half-logs also can be found indoors, tying the interior and exterior together. Photography by Dan Hoffman, Courtesy of Tomahawk Log & Country Homes.
This family’s makeshift general store showcases their love for heirlooms and antiques. Photography by Allen Mowery. Vintage, Log Home Living, Log Cabin Ideas
Shop the Look: Mom and Pop Shop
This family’s makeshift general store showcases their love for heirlooms and antiques. Photography by Allen Mowery.