As with most things in the custom-home-building process, the first things you need to consider are your wants, needs and how much of your budget you’re planning to invest in those areas. Kitchens, baths and bedrooms are obviously all “needs,” but the design and materials you select to outfit those spaces are driven by your “wants.”
Beyond this wish list, there’s another factor to the equation: ROI. Building a log or timber home is a huge investment. If it’s a forever home (the last house you plan to purchase) or a legacy home (one you’ll pass down through the