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...

Ultimately, curb appeal is an opportunity to add warmth and character to your exterior. You’ve likely spent months walking your building site, finalizing your floor plan and analyzing window placement to make the most of the views. But have you considered the curb...

Built-in seating and storage is the perfect way to maximize space. As a consummate multi-tasker, I love nothing more than things that serve more than one function. (Give me an air fryer any day—it also toasts, bakes and broils!) Dual functionality is what makes...

There are lots of tips and tricks for designing small spaces like a pro. In any home project, your lifestyle should drive the design. That’s especially true when you are planning to downsize, but want to avoid losing comfort. Your home designer should ask about your...