I felt it only appropriate to write a post about the wide variety of entryways owners have chosen for their timber frame homes. I’ve often remarked a post & beam can be any architectural style the owner desires. Well, the same may be said for the front door. The entryway is an important architectural element [...]
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Hybrid Timber Frames
Have you ever heard of hybrid timber frames? They are a good option when you want to reduce the amount of timbers when designing your dream home. At Yankee Barn Homes, we occasionally meet clients who love the look of post and beam homes but wonder if it is possible to use less timbers. It [...]
Timber Frame Dreamin’
Ah, Spring. This time of year I love to sit outside, ignore the housework piling up and dream over magazines of home plans. Plan viewing in my house often brings on lively discussion, debates and laughter. My daughters think they each need a master suite of their own, complete with dressing rooms, private bath, closets [...]
Timber Frame Additions for Any Style Home
One of the greatest features of the post and beam is its versatility. When it comes time for an addition, from the smallest bump out to a total reorganization of a home’s floor plan, post and beam is the way to go. It works with any style home (as the following pictures will prove) while [...]
The Timber Frame Goes Modern
Visuals that come to mind when imagining a timber frame are often typical – the log cabin in the woods. While this is understandable, it is not the only style suitable for a post and beam home. Quite the contrary as a post and beam home can be any style you choose. The timber frame [...]
My Favorite Things
I just bought a new camera. There’s nothing like learning a new piece of technological wizardry. Some people love it; I am not one of those people. In my defense I must say I’ve recently had to learn all the new appliances and operating systems in our carriage house as my husband – well, let’s [...]
Adirondack Style; the Post & Beam Interpreted
As summer approaches in earnest and I remember those wonderful lake side cottage visits as a young girl, I recall my love for the look that made those places so special. At that time in my life I’d never heard of “Adirondack Style” but I sure recognized it when I saw it. To this day [...]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The following post was written by my garden designer Terri Wilcox, owner of Terri Wilcox Garden Design in Wilmot, NH. She is the master mind behind all of our gardens, including the fabulous Zen Garden. Terri is an extremely talented landscaper but more importantly to me, she is a good friend. I will feature her [...]
The Nitty Gritty of Home Design: A Check List, Part II
As promised in yesterday’s post, here is The Check List of questions to ask yourself as you plan and design your new home. · How many people will live here? Are they permanent or occasional occupants and are there special needs associated with any of them? · Is this a primary or second home? Considerations [...]
The Nitty Gritty of Home Design: A Check List, Part I
In an earlier post, The Home Design Dilemma: 7 Lessons Learned, I stressed how important it is in knowing yourself, your needs and your wants prior to beginning the design process. In this two part post I’ll go into detail as, if you’re like me, needs and wants are not always readily apparent. I could [...]
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