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Blending Timber Structure and Design

Jan 22, 2013
timber frame ceiling detail

You know you want the natural beauty of traditional timber framing flowing within your future home. You’ve even found some floor plan concepts you’ll use to inspire your project’s layout. But, have you considered the framing itself? What do you want your truss and bent systems to look like and how will you interpret that […]

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A Waterfront Haven in Alberta

Jan 15, 2013
mountain style home with timber

Gwen and Bill had been dreaming of building a unique home on their lakefront property for years. Located just a few hours away from their primary home in Manning, Alberta, the couple was looking for a building style that would enhance the natural beauty of their waterfront build site. Loving the elegance of traditional timber […]

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The Many Locations of the Melody Lane

Dec 05, 2012
timber frame home design

Riverbend has a reputation for creating beautiful design concepts that have inspired the creation of countless dream homes. Forever popular, the Melody Lane concept, (shown above), has sparked countless versions of timber frame homes. Each beautifully modified home fits different build locations and families, yet still retains elements of the original architectural design. The Melody […]

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Treating Your Timber Framing

Nov 06, 2012
entrance of timber frame home with a large natural timber frame porch

Looking at timber framing, it’s easy to see how the timbers, both inside and out, impact a home’s complete look. Determining the impression you want your timbers to convey, now and later, helps you determine how to treat them Exterior Look and Feel A timber frame home’s first impression to the world is its exterior. […]

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From Inspiration to Finished Design

Oct 23, 2012

It’s sometimes believed that the custom home design process begins with browsing a few plans and ends with choosing one. However, for many people, the search starts well before looking at actual plans. For them, simple admiration of houses in a magazine turns into a scrapbook of dream homes. Still another type of person will […]

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Maximizing Spaces

Aug 21, 2012
timber frame home interior with central island chimney

Perhaps you are someone who enjoys the elegance and architectural beauty of traditional timber framing, but building a 4,000 square foot home is simply not feasible for you. How do you decrease your timber frame floor plan square footage without sacrificing crucial spaces in your home design? Here are three tips to help you maximize […]

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Defining Timber Framing

Aug 07, 2012
mortise and tenon

As you visit multiple wood home manufacturing websites, and read about various building systems, it sometimes becomes confusing. While the character and beauty seen in a wood home instantly catches the eye, not every wood house uses the same construction methods or building materials. Here are some explanations to help define timber framing from other […]

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Compact Plan Offers Architectural Interest

Jun 19, 2012
timber frame home with stone exterior

When you build a custom timber frame home, you want it to stand out from the crowd; it should be an extension of your lifestyle and unique personality. When your floor plan is a sweeping 5,000 square feet, it’s easy to add those unique details to your home. However, that doesn’t mean a floor plan […]

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Why Not Make It Custom?

Jun 05, 2012
Revelstoke timber ext night

Making the decision about designing and building a timber frame dream home? Now is the perfect time. This summer, view floor plan concepts, learn your design preferences, and begin planning your future custom home. We are highlighting Riverbend floor plan ideas to inspire you to make it custom. Because we launch new design concepts on […]

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Designing To Fit Your Land and Lifestyle

May 15, 2012
white barn style home exterior

When you make the decision to build a custom timber home, there is a lot that goes into creating the perfect design for your family. Riverbend’s team understands the importance of creating a home tailored to your personal style, and that fits into your land. And, our talented designers are here to help begin your […]

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