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.
Metallic Decor for Statement-Making Timber Homes
When it comes to home decor, silver and gold are both winners.
Timber Framing in America 1620-2020
Join a structural engineer and a timber framer for a conversation about the evolution of the craft over 400 years. Tools, species…
The Case for Dark Paint in Timber Homes
Afraid to paint it black? Whatever hue you choose, you may be surprised by the benefits of dark stains and paints in interior spa…
Leather Home Decor for Timber Homes
From classic browns to more vibrant hues, from the expected sofa to the surprising drawer pulls, the question is not whether to l…
The 5 Hottest Architectural Styles for Timber Homes
A look at five of the hottest architectural styles in today’s timber homes and the vocabulary vital to communicating the type of …
A Traditional Timber Home Kitchen With an Industrial Twist
This kitchen has an undeniable zest for timber framing.
Choosing Tile for Your Timber Home
Choosing the right tile for your space starts with knowing your options.
Warm Up With These Inspiring Fireplace Design Ideas
A good fireplace is the ultimate marriage of form and function. It offers up a chance to express your style, showcase natural mat…
How to Add Classic Cottage Charm to Your Timber Home
Steal these clever ideas for bringing classic cottage charm to your home.
How to Design a Cozy Kitchen
Regardless of the size or style of your kitchen, these tips will make it the warmest place to be.
Great Room Design Challenges (and Our Favorite Solutions!)
Great minds may think alike, but in great room design, they typically have little in common aside from containing kitchen, living…
Six Inspiring Outdoor Living Spaces
Great indoor/outdoor living starts with great planning. These six cool concepts will inspire you to take the fun outside, day or …
How to Decide Where to Put Your Timber Home's Chimney
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
How to Design the Ultimate Primary Bathroom
Five lessons to help you create the perfect primary bathroom for your timber home.
10 Strategies for a Serene 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…
Coastal Decor for Timber Homes
Whether you’re testing the waters with a single room or decorating an entire beach cottage, these coastal-inspired finds will be a lifesaver.
How to Make an Open-Concept Kitchen Work in a Small Space
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…
Our Favorite Double-Duty Furniture for Small Timber Homes
Got room? In a smaller home, it’s all about making every inch of space work — even when it comes to your furnishings.
12 Essential Tips to Small-Home Success
Follow these tips, tricks, and ideas to create a timber home that’s sweet and petite.
A Timber Home Kitchen That Does the Hard Work for You
Take a peek inside this stunning kitchen that makes entertaining a snap.
7 Ways to Add Individuality to Your Timber Home
Nobody wants a cookie-cutter house. Choosing a timber frame or post-and-beam structure puts your new home squarely into “above av…
6 Smart Tips for Outdoor Showers
Stop dirt, sand, and more at the door.
3 Ways to Achieve a Magnificent Mantel
The mantel is the perfect place to showcase your style and make a statement.
5 Timber Frame Homes With Must-See Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
From outdoor kitchens to cozy fire pits, these timber frame houses embrace the best in outdoor living.
How to Design the Perfect Entryway
When it comes to designing a foyer that welcomes, it’s all about form meeting function.
This Rustic Kitchen is a Must-See
This rustic kitchen mixes it up with two sinks, a generously sized kitchen island, and a variety of natural and reclaimed wood.
DIY Design: Concrete Imprints
Add your own fossil-like imprints to concrete to give your timber frame home an aged appearance.