Below you can see the giant picture window in the gable end of the home. There is another matching window on the other gable end that overlooks the woods behind Mike's house.
You can also see the stick-frame addition, disguised to look like a barn next to the log home. The barn doors are all completely for show -- they don't open. The entire addition looks right at home next to the log cabin.
Throughout Mike's log home (inside and out) he created a unique mountain theme, based on the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Next to the garage is a masonry sculpture that looks like the mountains. Mt. Saint Helens is represented and has lava that lights up in red.
There's also a giant covered deck next to the garage that serves as a gathering place during the frequent Seattle-area drizzle. There are skylights to brighten up the covered area. Can you spot the animal cutouts on the rafters? They are based on local native designs.
Mike's son Cole (below, right) demonstrates the built-in seating areas for guests. The masonry sculpture is practical as well as beautiful.
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