FAQs: Timber Frame Home Feature Submissions

Timber Home Living runs 3 to 4 home features in each bimonthly issue. As you can imagine, competition for these spots is fierce, but it is open to homeowners, timber frame builders and timber frame home companies on an equal basis, with every home judged according to the following criteria:

Attractive Design
The exterior of the timber frame home should be well-proportioned and the interior should be open and inviting. We’re particularly interested in timber homes with modern, good-looking kitchens and large great rooms that make a statement, since these rooms are focal points for our readers.

Size
We strive to provide a varied mix of post and beam homes in each issue, with one timber home under 2,000 square feet, one dream timber frame home over 6,000 square feet, and 3 or 4 in between. Though we do use large timber framed homes from time to time, we try to limit features over 10,000 square feet because we believe that extremely large timber homes aren’t realistic options for our readers.

Architectural Style
We strive to represent a good variety of styles (Ranch, Appalachian, Rustic, etc.), so we can expose readers to all the varieties out there. If we’ve run too much of one style timber home recently, we may opt to turn down or postpone using another home in the same style.

Geographic Region
We try to feature post and beam homes from all parts of the country, so readers can relate to something near them.

Timber Suppliers
We spread around choices so we can show the good work of a number of producers and builders.

Decor
For many readers, Timber Home Living is an idea magazine. They expect to find written advice and photos that inspire them and spur their decorating ideas. To meet their needs, we strive to feature timber framed homes that are tastefully decorated with high quality furnishings.

Landscaping
We want to show readers timber homes in their finished state. So we usually wait to make the decision about a home until its landscaping has started to mature.

To Submit a Home for Consideration
If you’d like us to consider featuring your home in the Timber Home Living magazine, please send us snapshots of the timber framed home and all its key rooms. We’ll want to see photos of the exterior, the kitchen, the master bedroom and bath, the great room, and any other key rooms or unusual features (architectural elements, furnishings, landscaping, etc.) that you think make your home special. Please send the items to the address below. We will review your snapshots and respond within one month.