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Rustic Reads for Your Next Free Weekend

These books abound with rustic-living inspiration.


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Off the Grid

By Dominic Bradbury 

This transformative title takes readers inside 40 beautiful homes that prove you can go off-grid in style and on budget. From forest cabins to desert abodes to charming coastal cottages, this book explores sustainable, strategic designs that make life in extraordinary places possible. Equal parts inspiration and information, expect striking visuals accompanied by vital details on subjects like self-sufficiency and unique approaches to single-level living. 

 

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Against the Grain

By William Richards

Mass timber is growing in popularity. See why with an insider’s look at handpicked examples of single- and multifamily projects using it. Explore the planning and building stages of these structures (as well as their challenges) in illustrative stories that include floor plans and full-color architectural photographs. Whether you are still exploring your options or are dead set on using mass timber in your home, this book has new ideas and insights to offer.

 

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Living in New Rustic Style

By Brent Darby and Vivienne Ayers

Combining modern and rustic styles is no longer a trend; it’s safe to say this approach isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. With this new visual atlas, you can step inside homes around the world that strike just the right balance. Think: “rustic furniture in an otherwise sleek interior, rough wooden elements, and a calm color palette with a unique finish.” You’re sure to find inspiration for your own ideal interiors.

 

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Timber Homes

By Chris van Uffelen

The homes shown in this book are examples of all the wonderful aspects and possibilities of timber architecture and design.

 

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Natural Elegance

By Rush Jenkins and Klaus Baer

A look inside the award-winning interiors from WRJ Design in Wyoming will get your creative wheels spinning.

 

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Rustic Modern

By Chase Reynolds Ewald

For those who aspire to strike the perfect balance between polished and natural, this peek inside real properties that have achieved just that is a wealth of inspiration.

 

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Cabins & Cottages

By Skills Institute Press

If you’re dreaming of your own small abode for full-time or vacation use, this reference book lays out approaches to building shelters in unconventional locations.

 

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Learn to Timber Frame

By Will Beemer

This beginners’ guide takes readers through the entire timber-framing process start to finish, from sourcing wood to the finishing touches.

 

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The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing

By Bert Sarkkinen

Jump-start your timber home planning with this book, which explores traditional craftsmanship alongside rustic and modern design styles.

 

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Farmhouse

By the Editors of Fine Homebuilding

The structures featured in this book showcase the flexibility, durability and everlasting appeal of a timeless American icon: the farmhouse.



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