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When we envision that dream timber frame home of ours, it is the elegant finishes both inside and out that we see, not the fresh drywall and exposed wiring for the electrical system. We like to see our home as a finished whole that looks picture perfect from every angle, not the work it takes
A vaulted ceiling soaring overhead, adorned by an intricate web of timber framing – this is the image many of us conjure when visualizing a timber frame home’s interior. In fact, vaulted ceilings and repeating timber trusses are almost the standard in timber framing. However, they don’t have to be in your home design. The
You’ve been dreaming, planning, and saving for that ideal timber home for years. Before you take the steps towards working with a designer to create that dream space, Timber Home Living has put together a tip sheet focusing on aspects of home design to consider. Today we have included some of our favorite tips from their
This week, we asked log home industry leader and editor of the Log Home Directory, Tom Heatherington, what his thoughts were about traditional timber framing as compared to log homes. Read below as he shares his opinion. What are the main differences you see between log and timber frame homes? It’s amazing to me how
As building trends continue to evolve, more and more people are realizing the practicality of designing a home to fit their every lifestyle, both now and in the future. This realization often leads to a different approach to home building. Universal Design is a concept incorporating a homeowner’s specific needs, desires, and lifestyle and creating
From timber framing, to interior spaces, the image of your ideal home is crystal clear in your mind. But, unless you are an architect yourself, you are going to need a professional to translate this mental image into a functional floor plan design. Here are a few things for consideration as you begin your search
Every timber home project is a unique journey. For some clients, their journey begins with a handful of sketches on napkins and a dream in their minds. For others, it starts with a design drafted with their personal architect that they want adapted to incorporate timber framing. But, for Mark and Kerri, the journey began
In the past, we have written about some of our favorite plans here at Riverbend. Today, we asked Amber, Riverbend’s administrative assistant, which plan concepts in our gallery are her favorites and why. The Fairfield What I enjoy most about the Fairfield [shown above] is how the covered front porch seems to welcome you from
April is the season where taxes are on everyone’s mind. So, what better time for discussing what you should know about taxes before you begin your timber frame home? While taxes may not be a crucial part of your project focus from the start, knowing the basics brings you a better understanding of how they
A traditional timber frame home, with its wood-to-wood connections and wide open spaces, is built to be shared with family and friends. Whether it is that lakefront getaway your grandchildren visit in the summer or your extended family’s mountain retreat for the holidays, you want your home to be a place of comfort and relaxation
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