The New Reality of Custom Modern Living

Where did $300 per square foot go? For a long time, $300/SF was the gold standard for a high-quality, custom modern home—the kind with floor-to-ceiling glass, architectural integrity, and premium finishes. But as we sit here in early 2026, looking at the latest data from the NAHB and regional indices, we have to be honest: …

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A Renaissance Woman Masters Net Zero

Laurie Pitman’s Journey to an Eco-Friendly House by Josefin Kannin Growing up in rural Nigeria as the daughter of medical missionaries, Laurie Pitman learned by necessity a do-it-yourself approach to life’s challenges that has served her well throughout her life, including her homebuilding adventures. Laurie today with her border collie, Emma. A Polymath With Many …

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Cabin Kits

Lindal Log Homes and Cabin Kits Did you know Lindal has a history as one of the primary suppliers of log cabin kits? In 1983, the company bought Justus Log Homes, a US log homes and cabins company established in 1954, and added Justus designs to its product line. Lindal log homes and cabins sprouted …

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Financing Your Lindal Home

Please note: The following refers to Lindal Homes built in the US. If you are building outside the US, please contact the local Lindal Dealer in your area for details. What Will My Finished (Turnkey) Cost Be As A Percentage Of The Lindal Package Cost? Your total home cost includes the Lindal package plus local …

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The Benefits of Cedar Siding on Your Home

The name Lindal Homes is historically synonymous with the image of post-and-beam cedar siding houses, built with high-pitched roofs and expanses of glass to take in panoramic views. This kind of classic home is still a large part of the Lindal Homes portfolio. It’s a style of home that has stood the test of time …

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Eco Friendly Homes

Building an energy efficient house is easy with Lindal. We don’t use fancy technology (though you can install it if you want to). We combine our home designs and eco-friendly house plans with an approach to siting and construction that focuses on environmental sustainability and the use of natural heating and cooling principles. Read on …

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Lindal Homes Review: A Waterfront Cabin in the Woods

              A rendering of the waterfront cabin viewed from the lake. A Beloved Summer Retreat Becomes a Retirement Dream Home For 30 years, a small cabin on the shores of Lake Roesiger in Washington State was a beloved summer retreat for the Wood family. When the couple retired, they …

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A Custom Home Built in Texas

After working for years as a custom home builder in Texas, Jeff Derebery knew exactly what he wanted when he approached Lindal dealer Brent Hughes of Majestic Peaks Custom Homes. Most people have an image of their dream home – one that perfectly suits their needs, lifestyle, and sensibility. What Jeff had in mind was …

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Build a Fire-Resistant House

Lindal is currently offering a 10% discount on home packages to people who lost their homes in the Paradise Fire, Hurricane Michael or in any of the devastating wildfires or floods that have ravaged California and other regions of the Western United States and Canada. Please contact your local Lindal distributor for details or call …

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Mai Kai House: A Custom Waterfront Home in Seattle

A Contemporary Custom Home Embraces a Japanese Aesthetic with Horizontal Lines and Shou Sugi Ban Siding Modern design, shou sugi ban siding, and time-honored techniques meld seamlessly in Mai Kai House, a 3,000-square-foot custom home designed to replace an older structure on a lot located a stone’s throw from the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West …

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