2014 SPRING HOME AND GARDEN “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM May 1, 2014 11
You can buy do-it-yourself kits,
preformed modular, or get full building
designs and purchase the raw materials
to build it yourself.
A-frame homes are less prevalent in the Logan
County landscape. But, like the log cabin, they are
often a secret obsession of those who usually fall in
love with the style the first time they see one. The
A-frame’s steeply sloping sides are well suited to
places like the north woods and anywhere with heavy
snowfalls.
Like the log cabin, the A-frame style, materials,
size and other options can be varied to fit the space
available and your pocketbook.
Inside an A-frame, unless there is a basement or some
standard-type addition, or if the basic structure is
really tall and wide, there may be less storage space
than standard home structures provide. This is not
always a drawback, as it enhances the perceived
attributes of a simplified, unencumbered living style
for a peaceful mindset.
One of the common features of an A-frame and some
log cabins is a loft space. The loft is usually open to
a space below. The upper room most often renders
a romantic or comforting feel for a bedroom space,
reminiscent of favored children’s tales like “Heidi.”
Continued on page 12
