A log frame is unique in that logs are used as the structural frame of the home. They differ from timber frames due to the logs being visible from both inside and outside the home and are the primary design feature.

Designs for log homes can vary widely from a simple cabin style to large elaborate estate class residences. Log frames work well for large open spaces. Logs can be rough-hewn and vary in diameter with a very rustic appeal, or they can be milled to a consistent diameter and create a more contemporary appeal. Log framed homes have a consistency with nature that is unmatched.