Thank you, I too am more of an 'unfit' (hehe) person. The plan posted above the KD did looks cold n too modern as is, but won't when I am done with it. Although I will make some suggested changes. Learning a lot on here, a lot of different options, whether I use them (in total) or otherwise. I have always been one to consider and want to know all options... I will post pics along the way, it's fun to share thoughts etc. and really enjoy others comments. It's fun just looking at lots of things here, whether I comment or not. Much more fun than FB for poking around! I am relieved to have my appliances picked out, course until ordered one never knows. Will look thru the appl feed here on GW some more. I have one more line of cabinetry, InnerMost by Elkay that I might prefer that looks quite nice to me. Need to make appointment w/KD with them.... HDepot. Anyway, am feeling confident after all the discussions here and more excited to proceed...

Log homes are very common in Northern and central parts of Russia. Historically, the better-off homeowners usually covered the outside and inside of log houses with wood plank siding to reduce drafts and improve the looks. It's still done today, and the plank siding can be applied in various patterns like chevron or checkerboard. My parents' neighbors at their dacha near Moscow have a log home with wood plank siding on the outside done in a chevron pattern. They built the house in the 60's I think. In fact, the shiplap walls in Beverlyfla's photos are very similar to what you'd see in a typical dacha house. Often the walls are painted or covered with clear varnish. This is considered a "cheapo" finish. Sometimes there would be plywood or orgalite (high-density fiberboard that looks like very dense cardboard) nailed over and covered with wallpaper, which is perceived as a better quality finish. Pierre Berge's "dacha" is what is typically called a "teremok" style in Russia - a fantasy gingerbread-house-like style often used in pseudo-historical settings in Russian movies for children. Not a real dacha or traditional Russian log house (izba). This contemporary house featured in the Russian edition of Architectural Digest is built in the style of an old Russian country estate mansion from Anton Chekhov's era. The decor alludes to the late 19th-early 20th century. The veranda with large windows that serves as a dining room is a classic feature of Russian dachas and country estates. Most of the furniture is authentic antiques from the 18th century to the early 20th century. Russian country estate house Some Russian historical dacha and country estate houses featured in AD (Russian edition) : Boris Pasternak's dacha . He wrote "Doctor Zhivago" there. Leo Tolstoy's country estate Old dachas from the 30's-40's-50's Those are dachas that belonged to various Russian architects and artists Ilya Repin's dacha "Penaty" The famous Russian painter Ilya Repin lived in this house near St. Petersburg in the early 20th century

This is a better version of the inspiration color palette which is too vivid IMO. I do like how they distributed the color. One color, green, is used at the roof line and not repeated again. The second color on the trim, blue, is repeated and used around the windows. You could easily do the same on your cabin. I wouldn't add anything. Vertical on an exterior suggests modern or contemporary and doesn't fit with a cabin vibe. Paint the body, plywood, and vertical trim all the same color. It's small and you don't have that much room to get cute. Plus, if you over design with bold color on an exterior its impact and effectiveness is diluted. Less is more.

Hi! I am sorry, Ted and I are doing a lot to work in our IBs and I am not posting every idea I have on this thread. I will definitely post the final pictures and the link to the booking website! Cabin is looking lovely! Nothing is final yet and there is still a lot of work left to do. Here are some pics LR Map in the SR I just hang up. Do not have time to finish the bar top right now, but will do it in the near future. Broncos decor is my son's idea. MB. Ted is Still working on the perfect pillows :) GB - not finished yet M Bath Stairs to the basement. Elk mount was my husband's idea. Kitchen - My favorite!