Looking for ideas for your own custom home?
Explore the Riverside Lodge.

These days, most potential homeowners have a keen interest in creating a unique, one-of-a-kind home. To accomplish that goal, sometimes you have to think out of the box. Remember, log cabins don’t have to be built exclusively from wood. The Riverside Lodge is a striking example of how stone can be thoughtfully and effectively integrated into a design. Often, people only think of stone as a flooring option or as exterior hardscaping material, but it can also be used in a myriad of vertical applications, like this one. The classic wood structure, a design that’s a bit of throwback to old-fashioned farmhouse constructs from Colonial times, benefits greatly from the stone facade’s appeal. Additionally, rustic butt and pass corner joins bring in more texture and contribute to the traditional feel of the building’s design.

If you’re not inclined towards stairs, or have accessibility concerns, you might consider mimicking this entryway style in your own custom home. A single step gets you into the house quickly and easily. And those two covered porches? Ahhhhhh…just add comfy wicker furniture or a couple of Adirondack chairs and watch guests settle right in, perhaps with a good book in hand or a glass of lemonade.

After entering through the mudroom, you’ll emerge into a stunning, open-concept living space. Dominated by a breathtaking stone fireplace, a design feature that ties back into the stone-themed entrance, the downstairs living room is a relaxing respite for family and guests alike.

The Riverside Lodge log home features a number of eclectic design choices, including a spacious open kitchen area with an generous eat-on counter. A separate island houses the stove and oven, and includes a convenient serving area on one side. In this kitchen, don’t forget to look up! Exposed beams and artisan craftsmanship combine to add ambiance and warmth to the room.