A Labor of Love in Kentucky
For this couple, the journey to their custom Kentucky home went beyond choosing the perfect location and creating a design; they wanted to build the home themselves. So, after years of thought and research, the couple purchased farmland in Western Kentucky. With their site secured, Doug and Julie began searching for the right company with […]
Project Management Tips for a Smooth Build Process
Project Management Basics The time it takes to build a custom timber frame home, from breaking ground to completion, varies widely. In fact, it can be anywhere from several months to a few years. At Riverbend, we understand how anxious some clients become as work continues on their dream home whilst the completion date seems […]
Let’s Eat
It’s safe to say that eating is a fairly important ritual in most everyone’s day-to-day life. While the kitchen is an essential part of this ritual, your house would not be complete without a designated space to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor. Here are some ideas for creating the perfect dining space […]
The Advantages of Timber Framing
Timber framing creates more than just an elegant, authentically built home. Timber framing also brings energy efficiency, structural integrity, design flexibility, and centuries of craftsmanship and tradition to every home. Let’s take a look at several benefits of timber framing, summarizing an article courtesy of the Timber Framers Guild. Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is critical […]
Making an Entrance
Many future timber frame homeowners focus on the great room space. After all, it is the location where most of the home’s timber framing is displayed; and, it is the central and primary area where the most time will be spent. However, there are other superb opportunities available for showcasing your timbers. For example, framing […]
Starting from Outside Architecture
For many couples, the dream home began well before they ever came to Riverbend. Sometimes they are already working with an architect, later becoming interested in incorporating timber framing into their design. Other times, it is that outside architect who suggests timber framing. Regardless of exactly how timber framing comes into a design, Riverbend works […]
What Will The Frame Look Like?
You’ve made the decision to build a timber frame home and are on the brink of entering the design process. However, have you thought about what your actual timber frame will look like? During the design process, there are three elements that can be changed to create a home unique to you. These three elements […]
What to Do Before Your Custom Design Process Begins
The time between when you first dream of your ideal timber home to the day your home is complete can span years. Whether it is determining your needs and wants, the fluctuating economy, or the state of the building industry, there are many factors that will affect when you will actually begin. With all of […]
What Does Turnkey Include When Building a House?
When contemplating the cost of building your timber frame home, you may think in terms of individual pieces. For example, the foundation, the frame, and the roof are separate pieces, and you may think of each as a separate cost. However, you may prefer to think in turnkey terms—considering the entire home as a whole. […]
The Difference Between Interior Design and Decorating
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 […]