Just as many log homes come to be, the “Beaver Creek” by Tomahawk Log & Country Homes is the result of taking ideas from other existing floor plans, combining them and then adapting them to suit the lot, as well as the owners’ desires and budget. And the result is nothing short of exceptional. The 2,591-square-foot home feels a lot larger than it is.

“The footprint of the house is nicely condensed, and the owners were conscientious not to get carried away with the size,” according to Troy Gullo, Tomahawk’s initial design/sales manager and a 23-year industry veteran.

“When you’re designing a custom home, you’re always trying to align needs, wants and budget, so putting together a list of what’s important — what do you absolutely have to have in any given room — is vital as you move forward with your plans.” Constructed with Tomahawk’s signature “Energy Log” system, the two-story house is hybrid construction, which combines half-log work with conventional framing and insulation. The timbers are 11- to 12-inch-diameter white pine with an 8-inch stack height and saddle-lock corners for the full-log look.