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This Michigan timber home combines modern design with classic American farmhouse style.
One family builds a relaxing New York timber frame retreat with plenty of room to spare.
Understand timber frame cabinet styles to make the best decision for your kitchen.
Our Welcome Home Series is back! This time around we’re heading north, to Ontario’s picturesque “cottage country,” where we’ll follow one family’s timber-home project from start to finish. To get the inside scoop on what goes on during the custom home building experience, follow this step-by-step journey over the next four issues of Timber Home Living.
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy o…
Moving into a smaller home frees you from the cost and time commitment that comes with more square footage. See how this family t…
This homeowner waited over thirty years to realize her vision of building a mountain home in Crested Butte, Colorado. The three-story timber frame structure is tucked into a hillside and blends organically with its surroundings. This Colorado beauty was well worth the wait.
No matter the size of your home, be sure to leave room for these 8 design elements that will make your timber home comfortable and functional.
One designer uses a simple, staggered cabin plan on a challenging triangular lakefront lot.
Style doesn’t have to end in your great room or kitchen. Here’s a primer on choosing bathroom lighting that’s anything but basic.
Make the most out of your guest room by following these space-saving tips.
Make the most out of your small timber home by following these easy steps.
Nature’s best heat and light source provides necessary warmth efficiently. Learn about passive solar design and how to incorporat…
We have a one-year-old timber home that recently went through a snowy winter, followed by a rainy spring, and now the porch timbers have mildew. What is the best way to get rid of it?
A visit to a timber-frame winery building ends a Virginia couple’s search.
A Colorado couple builds an energy-efficient, pet-friendly timber frame.
Windows play a critical role in your timber home’s design. Think about it: Next to the shape and style
of the house, windows have the most influence on how a home looks to the outside world. They also connect your home to the outdoors by capturing the views, and protect against extreme weather and the elements.
When you’re designing a custom home, picking out flooring is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. Not only will different flooring materials affect the look and overall feel of a room, but they will have a big impact on your bottom line, too. As you’re shopping, be sure to consider all your options before deciding on what works best for your lifestyle and home.
Square footage is a precious commodity. A few design tricks of the trade will make sure your home has all the room you need.
Designed to look like it was added on to over time, the timber frame house looks right at home on Martha's Vineyard.
One New York couple sets out to build their second timber-frame home, and creates a modern masterpiece.
These stunning wood floor trends will take your timber home to the next level.
Tips for designing a beautiful and functional laundry room in your timber home.
Impress visitors with a well-designed and versatile guest room in your timber home.
Follow these five easy tips to design the perfect great room for your timber home.
Keep your home wonderful year-round with these tips to building a timber frame house in cold weather
"Urban chic" meets "rustic retreat" in this Canadian timber frame.
Create and build your stairway to complement your home's design and function
