DESIGN PROCESS When Michigan-based business owners started picturing their dream home, they had a good idea of what they envisioned – they just needed to put together their team to bring their vision to life. The couple had previously built a picturesque barn on their property, and wanted their home to complement the beauty of
This third article completes Riverbend’s series about selecting an architectural style for your timber frame home. With six architectural styles to consider, selecting one that pleases your eye and incorporates your lifestyle, may first appear daunting. After 40 years of designing and building timber frame custom homes, we know that choosing a home design style
Every person considering a timber frame home has a completely unique vision. This is because each of them experience different moments of inspiration along the way. And, before they ever met with Riverbend, those moments of inspiration were already influencing their future home’s design. This article shares how some of Riverbend’s past clients found their
Ed and Deborah of Kenton, Ohio, were looking for an old barn to restore and renovate as a home for themselves and their extensive collection of antiques. But after looking at a few candidates, the challenges of restoration became evident and they began to look at other options. Although restoration was not the way to
Should you convert an old barn or build a new barn-style home? The beauty and legacy that is seen in conventional timber framing began as a natural building choice for barns. Even today, some of the oldest buildings standing, many still in-use, are classic timber frame barn structures. So, what is it about a timber
For over 30 years, Riverbend has built custom timber frame homes for clients across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Highlights of three of these homes, including their unique stories, are below. Regardless of where you live, Riverbend offers the experience needed to help you design and build the timber frame home of your dreams. Craftsman-style
