Log and Timber Home Living

WHEN TWO BECOME ONE

After 45 years of marriage, there is no doubt that Carl and Bonnie Steele are an ideal match. But like all perfect pairings, they’ve discovered they are complementary opposites in many ways — including in their style preferences. It was their decision to build a forever home from the ground up that brought this distinction to the surface.

“As we worked through the planning process, we realized we had a different sway,” shares Bonnie. “I was more modern, and Carl was more industrial.”

Their individual design ambitions led them to consider various home styles. “We hired two architects and had

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