Design Ideas - 1867 Confederation Log and Timber Frame

Small Cabin Plans: Living Large in Small Spaces

When you picture a luxury log cabin, a sprawling cabin with endless rooms might spring to mind. But how much space do you really need to live in luxury? In our own experience, it’s a common misconception that space = luxury. Sometimes our log home seminar attendees think we only build huge homes. Actually, we […]

A Log Home For The Whole Family: Solving Life’s Challenges Through Thoughtful Design

There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to change the way we live our lives. And it’s not a stretch to say that some of the changes will stick — you know, the good ones like working from home wherever home is. Life is full of challenges and we didn’t need a pandemic to know that.

Smart Customizations Make This Log Home the Ultimate Getaway

Article below reprinted from Log Home Living Magazine Drawing inspiration from previously built log homes and plans, a creative couple personalizes their own hybrid haven on the shores of Ontario’s Pigeon Lake. When the owners of this 3,260-square-foot log-and-timber hybrid sought out Ontario-based 1867 Confederation Log & Timber Frame, they came with a dramatic waterfront […]

Why Bungalows Are Making a Comeback

We break down why the bungalow — or ranch home — is a smart design choice and how you can make a bungalow floor plan fit you whatever style or stage of life.

Our Top 6 Floor Plans

See the six most popular, most downloaded plans of the year.

How Gary & Cindy got all the bells and whistles (without increasing their budget)

To build or to buy? Finding the perfect house in the ideal location is not easy. See how Gary and Cindy’s decision to build gave them everything they needed and more.

Designing Your Ideal Kitchen

The great thing about designing and building a custom home is you can design the perfect kitchen. Perfect for the overall design of your home and functionally perfect for your needs. Walk into any Confederation home’s kitchen — no matter the size or style — and you can expect the same basic features: appliances, counter […]

Get the WOW Factor: 7 Design Details that Will Turn Your Log Home Up to 11

You’ve waited your whole life to build the home of your dreams, so settling for anything less than knock-your-socks-off perfect shouldn’t be an option. If you’re needing a little inspiration to take your home to the next level, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up seven clever design tweaks that will move your new […]

Build your dream cottage

Ah, the cottage. Will this be the last summer you rent? No matter what you call it – chalet, cottage, your summer cabin, at some point you start to think, “Wouldn’t it be great to design and build our own cottage exactly the way we want it?“ If building your very own cottage is your […]

When Rustic Meets Modern

Love the idea of a log or timber frame home but also lean towards the clean look of contemporary architecture? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose.

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