10 secrets to creating a stress free space

There are a lot of reasons to build a log or timber house, but when you get right down to it, the goal is to create a place that cultivates the best parts of life — connection, comfort and wellbeing — and reduces the not-so-good parts. (Stress: We’re looking at you!)

While starting with logs or timbers puts you ahead of the game — wood environments have been proven to curb stress hormones and blood pressure — there are other strategic design decisions you can make to cultivate calm and boost happiness in your home. Read on for our top 10 tips, straight from the