As we begin thinking about a timber frame home, we are drawn to the warmth and character of the post and beam structure. We consider the beauty and comfort of the home. Once you’ve connected with a timber frame, nothing else will satisfy that need for the stability and handsome beams.
The next step will help you to incorporate the timber frame into a home in a style that you love. We are each drawn to a certain style of home. Whether contemporary, craftsman, ranch, farmhouse, tudor, lodge…you get the idea…your new home should speak of you and your lifestyle, while working well with the other homes in the area.
Collect photos of homes that appeal to you. Take these photos with you when you visit your timber frame designer or architect. He or she will help you to decide what components make the home most appealing to you so your home can incorporate a look and feel that works for you.
Tudor, craftsman and lodge styles are commonly designed as timber frames. However, timber frames work well with contemporary, farmhouse, and southwestern homes. A timber frame can be any style you wish. What is most important is that the home brings joy to your life.
In another post we’ll discuss how your “style” decision will affect the size and function of your home. Form follows function and it is challenging to make a cottage live like a rambling ranch. It just takes creativity and a dedicated team.
At Timber Frame Homes, we work with each client, often through many, many preliminary designs, to bring the form and function together.
That said, I’ll sign off for now.