Classic log and timber home designs that will be loved forever... Timeless design is the favored style of home for legacy homes. Think farmhouse sinks, wooden Shaker cabinet doors, wide plank wood flooring, built-in bookshelves, window bench seats, natural materials...
A Montana getaway offers space for a family to disconnect from the hectic pace of Canadian city life and reconnect with each other. When Kelly and John started thinking about building a vacation home, they were looking for more than just a house. With busy careers and...
For those of you who love fresh air and sunshine there's no better way of life than indoor/outdoor living. From a simple door that leads to a porch or patio, to a moving glass wall that connects indoor and outdoor living areas, there are a vast number of ways to blend...
This lodge-like home is a welcoming lakeside escape for an active family who enjoys water sports. Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s 18.5-acre Lake Keowee is a perfect setting for a getaway with its 350 miles of shoreline and...
A working master stylist looking for a simpler life built a small log home that’s so peaceful and relaxing he feels he’s on vacation every day. Naturalist Henry David Thoreau bemoaned the frenetic nature of everyday existence 150 years before the prevalence of social...
A happy accident led to a stunning lakeside home in western New York State. When the opportunity to build a home in which to spend their retirement years popped up, Paul and Joy jumped at it. With two grown daughters and four grandchildren, Joy and Paul were looking...
A sawmill owner and his wife showcase old-growth timbers reclaimed from historic Milwaukee factories in their beautiful, new, 3,600-square-foot timber-frame home. Mark Lien’s interesting career journey has led him to the home of his dreams. He ran a successful auto...
From breathtaking lake homes to jaw-dropping mountain homes, these log and timber homes were designed to showcase Mother Nature's glorious views. PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes / Photo by Roger Wade Photo by Heidi A. Long Photo by Heidi A. Long International...
After living in a much-loved timber-frame home for 25 years, an upstate New York couple create a new timber-frame home that “lights up their lives.” Faye Phillips and David Youst dwelled blissfully in a Woodhouse timber-frame home for over two decades. Built in 1992,...
Log and timber homes have a long history and a unique charm that appeal to people who love nature, rustic style, and cozy living. Log and timber homes can be customized to suit different tastes, needs, and budgets, and can range from simple cabins to luxurious...
A well-designed home is seemingly effortless in its functionality and beauty. Truth is, it takes a lot of planning and creative thinking to design a livable, beautiful home. Don't be afraid to experiment with different ideas and styles until you find what works best...
An entrepreneurial couple creates a breathtaking lakefront getaway home through steely determination. Joe Murphy didn’t have a lot of extra time on his hands, but he really needed a project. Over the past decade, Joe and his wife, Jill, have developed a penchant for...
