Timber Home Living
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A timber home necessity, your loft is more than just a perch from which to appreciate the impressive view—it's also a blank canvas for your creativity. |
Remodeling your existing home with a great room, sunroom or addition is easier than you think. |
With a bucolic Massachusetts backdrop and plenty of artistic inspiration, a home becomes a sanctuary for the soul. A wall of windows on the rear of the home allows the sun to bathe interior spaces in light and offers lush views. |
There are architects and there are designers—here's how to know the difference. |
No doubt about it—timber homes are stunners. But if you're serious about owning one, there's likely one big unanswered question rolling around in your head: How much will it cost to build compared to a conventional house? |
A Minnesota home puts a contemporary spin on a classic building form. |
Items to warm and relax you. |
Colorado homeowners redesign and renovate an old ranch house with modern materials to create a mountain masterpiece.
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"What the heck is a truss?" you ask. We translate some of the basic terms you're bound to hear during the building process. |
There are architects and there are designers—here's how to know the difference. |
Radiant-floor heating has legions of fans, mostly for its energy efficiency. Before you buy, learn the basics. |
Spirited finds for this year's holiday season |
9 ways to tread a little lighter on the earth and save money while you're at it. |
Looking for new underfoot options? Check out the facts in our guide to flooring. |
An environmentally friendly Michigan home is short on waste and long on beauty and comfort.
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Almost all timber companies keep a catalog of stock floor plans that their customers can peruse as they’re shopping for their dream homes. But did you know that 99.9 percent of those plans are completely customizable? From small changes like moving interior walls or incorporating dormers to major alterations such as adding or eliminating entire rooms, a so-called "stock plan" should really be viewed as a mere jumping-off point. |
When a couple goes back to the drawing board to rethink the design of their vacation retreat, a dream is finally built. |
Outstanding Western-themed buys for the bedroom, bath and great room |
6 images we've plucked from recent issues of Timber Home Living that will provide lots of lighting inspiration |
Few rooms serve up as much style as the kitchen, and we showcase a range of amazing looks! |
New England's rich tradition of barn building influences the design of a modern classic. |
We get the skinny on metal roofs from Dennis Johnson, owner of Bridger Steel. |
No doubt you’ve got questions about timber homes: building them, designing them, living them. Thankfully, we have answers. |
A Toronto couple builds a charming timber home getaway on the shores of Lake Muskoka. |
Whether you're basking in natural beauty or soothing yourself in thermal waters, a sense of peace is easy to come by in Hot Springs, Arkansas. |
One Michigan artist's stone collection transformed itself into his medium. |
One family creates a fanciful timber-frame home |
After a devastating fire destroys a much-adored barn-home, a group of visionaries builds anew and accomplishes the unforgettable. |
What's new in the world of timber home decor? Read on to find our Savvy Shopper's favorite picks! |
Once you’ve designed the perfect cozy timber home, here are some hints on how to finish it off in a welcoming way. |
Creating a smart work environment in your kitchen is crucial to your kitchen's overall efficiency and effectiveness. These 5 steps help you get it right. |
Windows-and the light they usher in-often make the house. Enjoy these photos of our favorite timber home window options. |
Choosing decor that's as gorgeous as it is good for the planet has never been easier. |
Most dream homes are prefaced with a nightmare of preparation work (like most summer BBQ's, actually). Face the planning process without fear with these 7 tips. |
Self-taught stained-glass artist Robert Oddy is breaking new ground in the medium by teaching others his unique technique. |
Something old becomes something new when longtime Carolinians build a traditional timber home to replace their beloved summerhouse. |
Bring on the style with our favorite doors for every part of your timber home. |
A ceramic artist crafts nature-inspired tiles using a traditional Japanese method. |
Japanese architecture influences a serene timber home tucked into the woodlands of Rhode Island. |
A home should be a place where you can kick back and relax. Create a space that eschews tradition for serious livability with our expert tips. |
Looking for a material that will strike a chord with your timber home's style? Get ready to rock! |
A primer on the subtle art and science of designing a timber home plan that flows seamlessly from one space to the next. |
Don't make any decisions about hardwood flooring for your timber home without reading these 4 expert tips. |
Follow these smart ideas to create a truly tasty outdoor kitchen for your timber home. |
Whether your kitchen wish list contains all the latest gadgets or just the essentials, chances are there’s one feature that tops your list—a space for dining. |
A Canadian home proves that the smallest touches make the biggest impact. |
Check out five of our favorite floor plans that flow, and see the reasons why they work. |
Use texture for both a visual and tactical impact in your timber home. |
How to get a champagne timber home kitchen on a beer budget. |
Make your timber home a lap of luxury with these made-for-comfortable-living timber home decor ideas. |
Use these 9 questions to interview representatives from any timber home company you're thinking about building a home with. |
Before you build the timber home of your dreams, there are many things to consider. Get your timber home planning started with these 5 questions to ask (and answer!) |
The planning is done. The design is finalized. The timber package is ordered. Now it’s time for you (or at least your builder) to get your hands dirty. |
Good things come in small packages - even when it comes to your timber home. Here are three steps to downsizing your space so you can get more for the money. |
Polish off your timber home design with these 12 tips aimed at taking your timber frame home from good to great. |
So just how does a floorplan come into being? A methodical approach works best. Follow our 10-step plan to the perfect design. |
The first step to a stylish staircase begins with interesting design. Here, we showcase 5 of our favorite timber home staircase styles. |
Creating a masterpiece involves more than handing over your ideas to a design team; it requires a little homework and lots of collaboration. |
Are you already dreaming of family holidays and friend-filled dinner parties in your new timber home? Here’s how to make sure your floor plan has the capacity to handle your guests. |
Drawing on a longtime love of textiles, Canadian artisan Martina Lesar-Kumer creates unique, vintage-inspired, hand-hooked rugs. Read her story here. |
A gorgeous Wisconsin timber home overlooks two stunning valleys in the state’s Driftless region. |
Careful planning, paired with a few well-timed coincidences, helped one couple create a serene and contemporary Colorado home. |
A change of scenery and a timber home stunner lie at the heart of this Montana getaway. |
After a fire devastates their 18th-century home, a Long Valley couple builds anew and maintains the historic character of their original house. |
Looking for design ideas for rooms that will be used to host a crowd? Get inspired by checking out our 10 tips for a roomy space. |
Check out the 7 timber home plans that won Timber Home Living's 3rd Annual Floorplan Design Contest. |
Some of the best timber home decor is on display in this issue's Savvy Shopper. |
View this gallery of the best examples of timber home country kitchens. |
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