Just a little cabin in the woods…
Custom kitchen with oversized walk-in pantry overlooks the beautiful hickory, hardwood, and yellow pine in this Kentucky cabin.
That’s what we thought we wanted. Nestled on 66 pristine acres set in about a thousand more hardwood hills, Robert and Marissa Hale dreamed of a home to retire in. Him: log cabin farmboy. Her: country french classic. So, we worked both tastes into one sturdy, cozy abode worthy of fireside chats in December and garden fresh quiches in June.
“We had the best spot to enjoy dinner al fresco or listen to the whippoorwills when the sun set over the tulip poplars,” said Marissa. “Proper pre-planning allowed us to set the house to enjoy outdoor living according to the time of day we’d be using the space.”
“The hardest part was laying out all the electrical in the walls to pre-drill the holes before the logs were set,” said Robert. He chuckles. “Organization is the key to success.”
A 1650 square foot main floor with a loft and full, walk-out basement made this house ideal for empty-nesters. Adult children, returning to roost periodically, had their own bedrooms and full bath downstairs with double doors to the expansive patio which faced East. The main living area remained on the first floor with a conveniently accessed laundry room, generous master bath with double Whirlpool tub and separate walk-in shower, and his and her closet space and custom tile flooring. However, the piece de resistance was the master bath vanity - a Pipefitter’s Table with its striking Alaskan granite top and undermount sink.
In the cook’s kitchen, natural hickory cabinetry and granite countertops in the double peninsula overlooked the 29’ great room with vaulted ceiling and adjoining dining room. “We altered the original design plans because neither of us wanted a beam in the center of the open space blocking the view. Instead, we used a triple-ply LVL to support the weight of the roof, yet allow the light to fill the space.”
A 20-foot long curtain rod made to look like an arrow spanned the southern great room wall constructed of D-shaped logs. Custom welded brackets studded the 12” logs hung with elegant navy brocade curtains.
“When you’re so invested in the outcome of a space - your future home - its important to keep communication clear and honest. Listening well and applying what you hear to creative problem-solving helps ensure the homeowner’s future peace and joy.”
