Rob Wrightman, designer and president of True North Log Homes, designed his own log home in Bracebridge, Ont., from the viewpoint of this master bathtub. Supported by Italian-imported tile and surrounded by the home’s white pine wood, the Jacuzzi highlights the home’s sense of calm.
Earth-toned tiles and rust colors complement a maple wood vanity and a sink embellished with images of pheasants.
To compensate for the weight of this cast-iron tub, the floor had to be reengineered and the tub brought through the window by a crane.
The five-angled kitchen is lined with granite countertops, which were cut from the same grain and showcase a piece of quartz. “I had them cut it through the center, so it’s a mirror image across the three slabs we used,” said Wrightman.
The kitchen’s dark green pop is the painted cherry wood island. “If we ever want to refinish, I know the quality of wood under the pain is exceptional, and we can change it because we have good substructure.”
In a house built for entertaining, the dining area’s wide windows and open turret provide a forested view by day and a welcoming glow at night. “There’s more to [log homes] than looking pretty,” said Wrightman. “When a home has some real efficiency, then it’s all about the experience.”