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...
New technologies can help bridge the distance when building in another community or state. Managing a long-distance home-building project in 2025 requires strategic planning, clear communication, and leveraging modern technology. The process can be challenging,...
The crucial steps to determine if a parcel is buildable. Building a custom timber frame, log, or hybrid home is an exciting journey that begins long before the foundation is poured. Choosing the right land and taking the proper steps to plan for construction are...
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,...
Smart design, choosing low maintenance building materials, with attention to annual upkeep, will keep your log and timber home healthy for generations. The maintenance-free home—log, timber, or otherwise—is an illusion. But the low-maintenance log or timber home is...
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...
Building a new custom home takes planning and the anticipation of future needs. It’s good advice. Comprehensively consider the project from every angle; asking questions, making lists, and completing some “field work” will lead to a positive experience, a project...
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...
Careful attention to sealing your new timber frame or log home during construction will help achieve an air-tight envelope for the life of the home. Emphasis on energy efficiency in the construction of log and timber frame homes is nothing new. Building an...
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...
