Innholdsfortegnelse for Floorplans 2018 - Special i Log and Timber Home Living

Square Footage: 1,300 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 A floor plan is the first step toward making your fantasy log or timber home come to life. It’s a map that shows the relationships of rooms, their sizes and how they flow into each other, and the book you hold in your hands is full of incredible options, large and small. As you’re searching for your log or timber home’s floor plan, chances are, you won’t get it right the first time — and that’s OK! Often, “stock plans,” as they’re called, are mere starting points. It’s quite common to go through many drafts and revisions, moving rooms, tweaking size and adjusting scale (read more about this on page 8). But once your plan is fine-tuned and you see it on paper,…

EVOLVING OVER 6,000 YEARS IN CHINA, the traditional practice of feng shui incorporates astrological and geographical elements to create an aesthetic balance that promotes positive energy flow. Although many see it as an antiquated system that has no place in the modern age, the reality is that, all mysticism aside, many of the core principles of feng shui directly align with the basic tenets of traditional Western home construction. Before mechanized climate control and modern building practices made it possible to establish a functioning home just about anywhere, builders took a number of natural elements into account when siting and constructing a home. Factors such as prevailing winds, sun exposure, capacity for drainage and proximity to water and other resources were all vital considerations for any home’s planning. Homeowners building…

MODEL NAME Black Fork Square Footage: 1,095 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 full 800-368-1015 www.HochstetlerLogHomes.com Picture yourself in this cozy and comfortable rustic log cabin. The Black Fork features the spacious look of the open-concept great room with exposed timbered ceiling and stone fireplace; kitchen with convenient laundry area, pantry and serving counter; and rear mud room with attached full bath. Upstairs, the open loft can be additional sleeping quarters, a TV or recreation room or an office. The possibilities are endless. Outside, a full-length covered front porch with timbered roof is a haven from the elements and a relaxing area to get away from it all. The ambience of this beautiful log cabin must be experienced to be fully appreciated. For more information or to visit this model, please call.…

MODEL NAME The Hamilton (T00990) Square Footage: 3,020 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 full 800-636-2424 www.timberpeg.com Custom designed as part of a family home and guest house complex, the Hamilton model main house is a beautiful three-bedroom Douglas fir hybrid, featuring curved cord trusses, a large master bedroom suite, and two fireplaces, one located outside on a fully timbered covered porch. MODEL NAME The Sprucedale Residence Square Footage: 3,035 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 full 1-800-661-1628 www.truenorthloghomes.com info@truenorthloghomes.com This award-winning designer home has multiple features including True North’s patented King Post, a fireplace highlighted by two return dovetail corners, an oversized deck overlooking the pool and property, and a separate private deck off the master bedroom towers over a heart shaped pond. The walk-out basement features an English-style pub and game room.…

COMING UP WITH A TRULY UNIQUE HOME DESIGN these days is tough. Homes all have to have the same basic components, and in terms of flow, some layouts just make more sense than others. For log and timber home buyers, that’s good news, because chances are the producer you select has designed and manufactured a home that reflects your needs — or comes pretty darn close. On top of that, nearly every company expects that you will want to make some tweaks to a stock floor plan, and they are ready and willing to accommodate you. Armed with this knowledge, you can save thousands of dollars in design fees and still get the log or timber home you long for. Here are some easy floor plan modification dos and don’ts…

The “tiny house” movement is everywhere. You can’t turn on a home-improvement channel without stumbling across a show featuring folks designing a “dream home” that’s 400 square feet and costs less than the price of most cars. It’s an enticing notion, but is this kind of extreme minimalism realistic for the long haul? Probably not. Actually, the idea of diminutive, efficient design is far from new. Fans of rustic homes and cabins have proclaimed their love of small-house living for centuries, but have more practical, dare we say livable, expectations – not to mention sound approaches to accomplishing these goals. Try these seven strategies on for size and you’ll be on your way to designing a home that lets you live large in a small space. 1 Conduct a Self-Audit.…

MODEL NAME The McKay Square Footage: 2,007 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half 800-368-1015 www.HochstetlerLogHomes.com The McKay offers all the features of the popular Hudson plan in a slightly larger size. From the inviting open-concept great room to the attractive rear sunroom, this beautiful home offers casual practicality. It features a spacious master bedroom with bath and walk-in closet, convenient first-floor laundry and half bath, sunroom with cathedral ceiling and adjoining deck, and large loft with space for an additional bedroom or office. Altogether, an affordable dream home that’s perfect for the growing family! MODEL NAME The Clarkston Place Square Footage: 2,025 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full 888-676-9870 www.Timbercraft.com info@timbercraft.com Wrap-around timbered porch in the front, wrap-around deck in the back, hammer beam entry, all before you enter the…

WHEN YOU’RE READY TO PURCHASE A FLOOR PLAN from a log or timber home company or designer, be aware that you won’t own the actual plan — just a onetime right to build the home. This is an important piece of the process to understand, because it protects both the company and you from copyright infringement. Deciding on a plan from one company and “shopping” it around to others is a big faux pas. A reputable log or timber home producer will never knowingly use a copyrighted plan from another company. If you do plan to build or alter an existing floor plan from a designer other than your own, be sure to get permission from the plan’s originator. To protect yourself from copyright violations, keep the following tips in…

“Begin with the end in mind,” said Stephen Covey, famed author and cofounder of organizational giant, Franklin-Covey. That’s excellent advice as you’re planning a log or timber home that will function with ease, and smart storage is a key component. So while you’re designing, look at your floor plan, identify all the places where you can add storage and let clutter be a thing of the past. 1. Built-ins are Your Best Friend. Take advantage of what would otherwise be dead space. Install built-in dressers in the low area beneath a steeply pitched roof. Insert shelving for books and collectibles within knee walls and along hallways. Make better use of a bump-out by integrating a storage bench. But one of the smartest places to add built-ins is beneath a staircase.…

Today’s homeowners are confident about what they want and are more likely than ever to adjust their homes to match their personalized way of life. “Many have sold their starter homes and are now able to include some of the amenities or extra square footage dedicated for hobbies that previously they were not able to afford,” explains Mark Feder, vice president of sales for West Virginia-based Appalachian Log Structures. Whether you seek a tranquil retreat to enjoy sipping your favorite Cabernet or a fun-filled game room to entertain friends, carving out a specialty space may be easier than you think. Here’s a rundown of what’s trending now. 1 Exercise Your Rights. The home gym has come a long way from its primitive days of a few dumbbells alongside a stationary…