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I recently hosted an informal dinner party for 31 — 20 adults and 11 teens — in my home; an annual event that’s grown in size every year and has become a tradition we cherish. With roughly 2,600 square feet on my two communal floors, my house isn’t small, but isn’t exactly huge either. My husband was more than a little concerned that we’d burst at the seams, and I have to admit that, as the date of the event got closer, I wondered if he were right. It was, by far, the most people we’d had in our house at one time. We were both happy, and, frankly, mildly shocked, to find that everyone fit comfortably, and I can only attribute that to my home’s super-functional layout. Like timber…

Consider the staircase, a series of seemingly innocuous steps that take on the humble duty of defining movement within a home. It is one of the few architectural elements that you will use every day. A staircase has the power to physically transport you from one realm of a home to another; it is the border between public and private space. As with any other aspect of a home, you should understand the purpose of your staircase(s) before beginning construction. A grand “showcase” staircase would belong in the entryway where its grandeur can be prominently displayed. A C-shape curve works well here, especially if the second floor is visible from below. A staircase in this position will be a strong focal point that naturally leads a visitor’s gaze upwards. If…

All that Glitters

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All that Glitters

Kitchen of the month

EVERYONE KNOWS a timber home’s kitchen is where the action is. It’s where the meals are more than just food; they’re an expression of love. It’s where kids do their homework and grandkids help bake cookies. It’s where bills are paid and plans are made. It’s the essence of home. But what makes for a well-designed kitchen? Each issue, we’ll look at a super star in the realm of timber home kitchen design and highlight the details that make it great. This month’s featured kitchen: The Nolan home by Centre Sky Architecture and Durfeld Log Construction.…

Kitchen of the month

Things Are Looking Up

METAL RULES Rustic timber beams frame pressed copper tiles on this lower-level game room ceiling. Though the ceiling is low, the reflective metal surface helps to spread the light from the recessed can lights, as well as bounce illumination from the table lamps back into the room, making the space feel taller than it is. THE BEST KIND OF OVERHEAD Talk about making a grand first impression! This contemporary take on timber home living boasts a vaulted ceiling highlighted by skylights, modern chandeliers and rows of jaw-dropping structural chord trusses. PERFECT SYMMETRY If you’re looking to add some visual interest above, a coffered ceiling is the quintessential treatment. The intricate grid of beams draws the eye to the farthest corner of the room, elongating the space, while the natural color…

Things Are Looking Up

THANKS TO A TIMBER FRAME’S point-load system, which distributes and channels the weight of the home’s structure through the posts and into the foundation, load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber homes. This not only creates opportunity for a wide-open floor plan, it also allows you to usher in natural light through walls of glass, if you so choose. Just remember that a timber home is often enclosed with structural insulated panels (SIPs) which are super-insulators, and that glass, by its nature, is less so. If you’re going to fill your home with windows, be sure to choose ones that are highly insulated with multiple panes, gas fills and reflective coatings to make up for the R-value lost by having openings in your SIPs.…

3 Ways to Achieve a Magnificent Mantel

1. RECLAIM THE SPACE What could be more appropriate for a timber home than a solid timber beam above a crackling fire? Reclaimed wood works even better, due to its refined durability and inimitable touch of warmth. The most common dimensions of hand-hewn beams are 6-by-6, 8-by-8 and 10-by-10 inches. 2. SPICE IT UP Fireplaces are the focal point of most great rooms, but top designers say your mantel needs its own focal point as well. This can be a large single item (an anchor) like a painting or wreath or a collection of smaller items such as frames or harmonious tchotchkes. If you go with a mirror for your anchor, be mindful of what it will reflect. Whatever you decide, make sure it’s something that will be comforting to…

Make an Entrance

SEE MORE OF THIS HOME ON PAGE 26 A well-designed entryway is like a good host: warm and welcoming. It should set the tone for the rest of the home to come, but also radiate a sense of comfort that puts your friends and family at ease. To achieve that effect in your timber home, you need to address your foyer’s size, atmosphere and, perhaps most importantly, its functionality. The amount of space you devote to an entryway not only depends on the size and scale of the rest of your home, but how you plan to use it, and one of the first decisions you need to make is whether you’ll require one entryway or two. It’s not uncommon to establish a formal entryway to greet guests at the…

Make an Entrance

5 TIPS FOR A PERFECT ENTRY

1. Create a Seamless Transition. The move from outdoors to in shouldn’t be abrupt. Establish a mood with your walkway and landscaping that will set the stage. 2. Don’t Overcrowd. Don’t try to cram too much into your foyer. A bench and a coat rack (if you don’t opt for a closet) are often all you need. If you have a little extra space, add a console table to rest purses or packages. A large wall mirror will bounce light around the space (and allow guests to check their look as they come in). 3. Be Consistent. Your timber home’s foyer is an introduction to your house, so design and decor should complement its overall feel. Don’t give your foyer a California contemporary vibe if the rest of your timber…

After years of forging great memories with family and friends in Big Sky Country, Wendy and Keith Gordon were ready to create a Montana home of their own. The couple had always enjoyed visiting the majestic area, inherently drawn to both the serenity and the ruggedness of the mountains. They were particularly fond of Bozeman, a city they had regularly passed through on their journeys. “Keith and Wendy were attracted to the idea of having some open space while continuing to be a part of a community,” explains architect Andrew Brechbuhler of Brechbuhler Architects PLLC in Bozeman. “They had built homes in the south and had recently purchased and remodeled a home in California. Now they wanted a place that gave them the ease of California living mixed with the…

Fortune Favors the Bold

A lively crackle. Snap. Then more popping. As night settles in, these are the sounds you’ll hear at the home of Marshall and Kristie Pugh. Here, evenings always begin the same way: friends, family and neighbors gathered around a massive sandstone hearth in their outdoor living room. As flames dance above glowing embers, more sounds fill the air — the couple’s infamous playlists that include everything from The Eagles to Dean Martin to Southern gospel. “Our music can give you whiplash if you’re not careful,” laughs Marshall. Jokes aside, the eclectic playlist works. And the way it combines different elements into a single experience and brings everyone together is a clue to how the couple approaches life — and how they approached the creation of their outside-the-box timber home in…

Fortune Favors the Bold

Wide-Open Spaces

When you live amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City, it’s natural to want to get away from it all every once in a while. If you’re Rob and Melissa Lewin, that getaway comes in the form of a picturesque timber home nestled into the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. “We wanted a place that would contrast with where we live every day,” explains Rob. “Our brownstone in Brooklyn is unique and historic, but it can feel dark and dreary. In this home, we wanted spacious, bright and casual, but still refined.” To achieve the open feeling they desired, the Lewins worked with the team at New Energy Works that has offices in Farmington, New York, and Portland, Oregon. “We live more than 100 miles away…

Wide-Open Spaces

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

SEE MORE OF THIS HOME ON PAGE 26 SEE MORE OF THIS HOME ON PAGE 26 Throwing a good party is an art. It takes inspiration and organization. It also helps to have a space that’s designed with hosting in mind. A home that’s ideal for entertaining doesn’t necessarily need to be large. Oversized spaces for the sake of size alone often feel uninviting. Scale matters more than size. The key is to design your home to be adaptable to parties of all sizes, whether it’s a casual potluck with a handful of friends or a large, formal cocktail party. So how do you design a timber home your friends and family will flock to? We’ve pulled together our 11 favorite tips to guide you along your way. 1 Look…

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

surprises in store

Nobody wants a cookiecutter house. Choosing a timber frame or postand-beam structure puts your new home squarely into “above average” territory. Still, there are always ways to make a timber-framed house even more special and unique. When your home reflects your individual personality, it will automatically stand apart from the rest. As you consider the following suggestions for adding drama and interest to your home, filter them through your aesthetic. How would you take these ideas and make them your own? The first thing to consider is your personal style. From there, your choices are unlimited. NOT A FULL DECK Decks are lovely and make outdoor living feel like an extension of the indoors. But, for a bit of Old-World charm and that pleasant crunching sound when you walk, consider…

surprises in store

sustainable beauty

Everything is interconnected in the world of Rick Paid, and it all leads back to Brazil. He founded Amazon Timber Frames in 2003 to share the beauty and diversity of the Brazilian hardwoods he loves with a wider audience. Amazon’s sister company, Rare Earth Hardwoods, has been an importer of exotic hardwoods since 1984, and when the timber frame company was founded, Rare Earth opened its own production facility in Santarem, Brazil, to meet the needs of both Amazon Timber Frames and its regular clientele. That facility, Zero Impact Brazil, produces specialty hardwood lumber, large slabs, siding, decking, flooring, paneling, timber packages and timber frames. Rick is passionate about the rainforest, and to that end his companies focus on procuring wood with minimal negative impact on the forests of the…

sustainable beauty

A TIMBER HOME AWAY FROM HOME

For many people planning a home away from home, the main motivation is family. This Marysville, Ohio, ranch-style timber vacation home was no different. With two other residences owned by family members on the same 50-acre property, the idea was to create a home base where everyone could gather around the same table. The story goes that the owners (who reside in Florida) were flipping through a magazine, and the husband put his finger on a picture of a timber frame and said, “I want that home.” Marty Birkenkamp, a client representative at Riverbend Timber Framing, the company behind the project, explains, “They were initially interested in the ‘Hickory Lakes’ plan, so that gave me a scope of work and created a scenario where I could set expectations for that…

A TIMBER HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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