Design
A number of elements contribute to your unique timber home design. Get expert advice on decor, furnishings, timber frame finishing materials and floor plan design.








How do you know which design decisions are best for your log or timber home and which are best to pass up? We share four faithful design decisions that won’t steer you wrong.
Lofts are a smart way to add some extra square-footage and a stylish way to make a statement. Here's what you need to know.
From a built-in business center to a cozy chair in a quiet corner, these spaces showcase the full spectrum of efficient and invit…
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Six smart ideas to steal from this farm-fresh kitchen:
Farmhouse decor is as fresh and organic as produce found at a roadside stand. Shop our favorites:
It’s easy to heat up your home’s design with the perfect fireplace. Use this guide to navigate through your options.
Get a posh interior without paying the price.
Your front door is much more than a means of privacy and security; it sets the stage to your timber home’s design.
When it comes to home decor, silver and gold are both winners.
Join a structural engineer and a timber framer for a conversation about the evolution of the craft over 400 years. Tools, species…
Afraid to paint it black? Whatever hue you choose, you may be surprised by the benefits of dark stains and paints in interior spa…
From classic browns to more vibrant hues, from the expected sofa to the surprising drawer pulls, the question is not whether to l…
A look at five of the hottest architectural styles in today’s timber homes and the vocabulary vital to communicating the type of …
This kitchen has an undeniable zest for timber framing.
Choosing the right tile for your space starts with knowing your options.
A good fireplace is the ultimate marriage of form and function. It offers up a chance to express your style, showcase natural mat…
Steal these clever ideas for bringing classic cottage charm to your home.
Regardless of the size or style of your kitchen, these tips will make it the warmest place to be.
Great minds may think alike, but in great room design, they typically have little in common aside from containing kitchen, living…
Great indoor/outdoor living starts with great planning. These six cool concepts will inspire you to take the fun outside, day or …
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
Five lessons to help you create the perfect primary bathroom for your timber home.
Life can get crazy, but your timber home should be a place of refuge on which you and your family can rely. Use these 10 strategi…
Whether you’re testing the waters with a single room or decorating an entire beach cottage, these coastal-inspired finds will be a lifesaver.
This kitchen offers lots of lessons in timber-home design, from how to add-on in style to how to make the most of a small, open s…
Got room? In a smaller home, it’s all about making every inch of space work — even when it comes to your furnishings.