Thinking not only for today, but also for tomorrow, homebuyers need to provide for their own ease of living. In any successful relationship, open and honest dialogue is a requirement. Without the free and open exchange of ideas and information, mutual understanding is...
Log and timber homebuyers can maximize the space available on smaller lots with a few innovative design ideas. Looking at a small lot, assessing its pros and cons, envisioning the log or timber home that will occupy that piece of real estate, and coming to terms with...
Amid the relentless noise of modern life, a cozy space is a gentle embrace, an invitation to reflect and recharge. Living small doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, especially when it comes to comfort and coziness. When you limit the size of your cabin or cottage, you...
Festive decorations, a tree full of lights, and a roaring fire are very much at home in a cozy log & timber home.
Designing a legacy home is all about providing nurturing spaces that can accommodate people of all ages and abilities, both now and in the future. When a family began planning a 3,000-square-foot legacy home on a golf course outside Knoxville, Tennessee, they imagined...
If the idea of a forever home on one level with no stairs is appealing, you can make that dream a reality with these strategies. Building a single-story log or timber frame home requires strategic planning to ensure affordability, efficiency, and long-term...
A thoughtfully designed minimalist layout with plenty of pantry space, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, and easy-to-clean quartz countertops. While kitchens and pantries have vital complementary roles to play when it comes to comfort and the essence of making a log or...
Trending design styles and the materials that help define them. Do you keep seeing different styles of log or timber frame home that you love, but you are not sure what it’s called? We asked interior designers and an architect to define the popular styles...
The blending of wood, stone, glass, and steel into serene living. It’s a descriptive term that is open to interpretation. Whether “rustic chic” or “modern rustic” is the preferred label, the result is always intriguing. The possibilities of combining the cozy,...
A good lighting plan can take your home from dark to dramatic, accent key architectural elements, and illuminate work spaces. Warm reading light in a cozy den, bright task light over kitchen counters, strategically placed walkway lights along a garden path: lighting...
Experienced log and timber frame home builders provide valuable information on designing a home that you’ll love. It’s no surprise your log or timber frame home builder seems to know just the right place to put that reading nook you wanted, or the perfect way to...
Now that they’ve built their dream home, log and timber homeowners reveal ways they recommend for making a home uniquely yours. In any home project, your lifestyle should drive the design. That’s especially true when you are planning to downsize, but want to avoid...
