Old-Fashioned Way To Stay Warm
It was extremely important for him to have a hearth inside his new home. We have to agree that it would not be a true log cabin if it did not come equipped with one. Furthermore, it was a great way to achieve the country home look he was going for. The Aiken family went with a Rumford fireplace, a common style for log cabins from 1796 to 1850. It was another great choice that made them a step closer to the rustic aesthetic they wanted.
Old-Fashioned Way To Stay Warm
A Staircase You Would Love
The new log cabin came with an upper floor. They needed to create a staircase if they wanted access to the second floor of the house, of course. To do this, Richard fashioned one out of a fallen oak tree. His decision to do this meant he did not have to go and cut another beautiful and alive tree down. Moreover, the aged appearance of the wood made him the envy of any carpenter!
A Staircase You Would Love
