Log furniture ideas

Furniture made of logs (round timber) is an excellent addition to the interior. The use of log materials will be relevant in such design directions as country, provence, loft or classic. A similar solution will perfectly fit into the design of a garden house, cottage or gazebo.

It is worth remembering that it is recommended to place furniture made of logs only under a roof, since a long stay under precipitation will affect the material in a negative way.

Here are the obvious advantages of purchasing log furniture.

• Durability... Furniture made of logs is highly durable; if properly processed, it can withstand the negative effects of the environment for a long time.
• Ease of maintenance. Such interior elements do not require any special operating conditions, and minor chips, scratches or cracks can be repaired quickly and inexpensively.
• Versatility... Log interior elements can successfully fit into rooms decorated in many design directions, organically complementing them.
• Environmental friendliness... Solid logs are natural in origin and cannot cause an allergic reaction. On the contrary, many resin trees (fir, pine) help people cope with some colds.
• Aesthetics... Wooden surfaces in any room look original and aesthetically pleasing due to their unique patterns and wood texture. This material will be successfully combined with stone or metal.

There are also disadvantages to log furniture.

• High cost... The technology of processing a bar, as well as the subsequent creation of products from it, is quite complicated, which makes such a product more expensive.
• Heavy structures. Due to the material, such items cannot be placed on old frame floors and are difficult to transport.
• The ability to crack. The wood remains sensitive to moisture even after quality processing.

Such products will be a great addition to a summer cottage or a street gazebo. The undersides of a table or chair are usually made in the form of cross-jointed logs. This method increases the strength as well as the stability of the future structure. The seating tabletops are panels of stacked logs cut in half lengthwise.

The surface is smooth, wide and durable. Sometimes, instead of small logs, one half-trunk of an old large tree can be used for the upper part. Such a table or chair looks especially massive and majestic.

There are the following types of log tables.

• Rectangular models, representing the most common option. It has a large capacity and is structurally simple, since it does not have unnecessary parts, it is not so difficult to assemble it. The range of this type is quite voluminous: the length of the tabletop can reach several meters, or maybe a little more than one.
• Square tables... This type fits perfectly into square rooms or small gazebos. At least 4 people will sit comfortably behind such a structure.
• Round... They are characterized by an attractive appearance and convenience, because you can sit at the table from any side. It is especially convenient to use stools or chairs with such a table.
• Oval... They can be several folded boards with sawn corners or an oval cut of a thick old trunk.

Log benches on the market come in a wide variety of configurations.

• Backless garden bench. It is a regular extended seat made of lengthwise sawn and processed logs. The legs for such a bench can be thick stumps of obsolete trees or pieces of wide logs.

• Bench with backrest and armrests... This option is intended for connoisseurs of wooden furniture. The backrest is made from the halves of the logs left over from the manufacture of the seat. Armrests are most often made from leftover cuttings or branches that remain after working with wood.

• Stationary shops. They are a fairly well-known element of country furniture, namely, a table with benches mounted on the sides. Such a shop will stand on the street all year round because of its size and weight, so you need to be ready to process this structure at least once every couple of years.

Such chairs are reminiscent of royal thrones. The furniture is made of solid logs and looks very massive and majestic. This choice of material makes the backrest and armrests very comfortable. Such furniture can be made either using several logs, or from a solid thick trunk of an old tree by sawing or burning.

The sofa will be a great addition to the interior of a country house, cottage or loft-style apartment. As a rule, such a piece of furniture is made not from half lengthwise cut logs, but from solid round timber. This adds bulk to the sofa. It has a backrest and armrests, which makes it comfortable, and its large size allows you to stretch out on it and relax after a hard day's work. Typically, sofas are fitted with mattresses to make them more comfortable.

A bed made of solid wood has a number of advantages over its usual "brothers". Such furniture is able to keep warm for a very long time, warm at night and will not allow the back to get cold. The log structure will give the room a coziness and fill it with a pleasant smell of coniferous or other wood, and the eye will rejoice at the sight of a stylish and unusual bed.

Such furniture is durable and durable, and also creates a pleasant atmosphere for sleeping. At the same time, a bed made of logs is environmentally friendly, which will allow you to place it even in a children's room.

The basis for chopped furniture is wooden logs of several types.

• Oak... This option characterizes itself as the most durable and well-preserved. Models made of oak logs look majestic and solid, have great reliability.

• Birch... The cost of such material is low, in addition, birch can boast of disinfecting properties.

• From pine. Quite an inexpensive option, but the quality of such wood leaves much to be desired. Of the advantages, a pleasant coniferous smell can be noted.

• Beech. Such material is strong enough, lightweight and cheap.

Also, furniture of this type differs structurally. So, various furniture additions can be made from longitudinally sawn logs (tables, chairs, benches) or using solid logs (round timber). The second option applies to various kinds of armchairs and sofas.

There are many different step-by-step instructions on the Internet to help you make this or that chopped piece of furniture. If you wish, you can even find a diagram with the same chair or armchair, which is so lacking in the house or in the country. It is necessary to understand that most of the work in the production is carried out with a chainsaw. It is she who serves as a tool for preparing material, processing it, creating small parts, etc. Therefore, first of all you need to learn how to properly handle this device.

The choice of material should be approached responsibly. It must be clean from rot and insects, otherwise the furniture can quickly deteriorate. Before starting work, it is recommended to sketch at least the most simple drawing on which it will be noted how many logs are needed, what shape and size, where to leave a place for fastening, etc.

The best way to fasten the logs together is the “paw” method, when each element is cut into a piece at the point of contact crosswise. Thanks to this, connecting two parts of a future sofa or bed will not require labor, and the structure itself will become even more durable.

A massive chopped bed. This specimen is incredibly sturdy due to its construction. The bed is wide enough, comfortable, so it can comfortably accommodate a couple of people.

Combined set of table and benches. Quite elegant, it has a somewhat lightweight design (in the production of tabletops and seats, not halves of logs were used, but boards). Joining the material according to the "paw" type will add reliability and strength to the furniture.

Very atmospheric loft-style chopped sofa... There is nothing superfluous in this model, the structural elements are assembled roughly, which adds extravagance to it.

For information on how to make a bed out of logs with your own hands, see the video.