Log and Timber Home Living

all together now

If you’re old enough to remember “The Waltons” — the quintessential TV series of the early 1970s — the show’s signature sign-off was the multi-generation family wishing each other good night. This endearing interaction was made possible by the extremely close quarters the Waltons shared — a design aspect that’s not quite as desirable by modern standards. These days, we love our families, but we also prize our privacy.

That’s why, if you’re planning a new home that will accommodate several generations under one roof, you will want to carefully balance public and private areas

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