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55+ FLOOR PLANS every style, size & budget People love plans. But have you ever stopped to think about what makes floor plans so intriguing? Of course, if you’re in the process of buying a home, reviewing layouts makes total sense. But there’s something about them that spurs even those who don’t consider themselves in the market (yet) take notice. Despite the fact that I’ve been living in my house contentedly for 18 years, I, myself, am a bit of a floor plan addict. So much so that getting a first glance at the unique approaches log and timber-frame designers have taken with their craft is my favorite part of my job. I’ve even saved floor plans that I really love, because … well … you never know. So what is…
After outgrowing their vacation townhome in the Pennsylvania Alleghenies, Mark and Donna Hall of Pittsburgh wanted a new home in which to host their grandchildren and extended family who often joined them at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort. After purchasing two adjacent lots in the resort in 2015 and pondering building a log home, they discovered timber framing. “We wanted minimal maintenance on the outside and maximum enjoyment on the inside,” recalls Mark. “Plus, we fell in love with the timbers, the truss work and the ceilings.” With the help of OakBridge Timber Framing, a family-owned company based in Loudonville, Ohio, the Halls designed and built their “mountain rustic” vacation home. Johnny Miller, president of OakBridge, commends the collaborative approach: “What we tell our clients is you get a better…
SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,252 BEDROOMS 3 BATHS 2 HOCHSTETLER LOG HOMES hochstetlerloghomes.com There are a lot of really good reasons to live with less house. For starters, there’s not as much to clean and maintain; and the smaller you go, the less it should cost to heat and cool. These days, rising inflation gives us another reason to reconsider our lifestyles as well as our spending habits. But for all this logic, there’s another compelling reason to downsize a log or timber home: they’re undeniably charming and cozy when they’re small. If you think a little log or timber home is just the ticket for you, read on to learn how to make the most of every inch. Open-concept layouts are tailor-made for small-scale log and timber homes and have, in…
Designing a home of any size is just the beginning of the process – eventually, you have to build it. There’s a lot of misinformation about building small. Dan Mitchell, a seasoned builder and owner of Eagle CDI in Tennessee, sets the record straight on three of the most common myths: ■ Myth 1: You can build a small home anywhere. No matter the size, all homes must meet local building codes. This includes foundations, plumbing and electrical, etc., but in some cases, it also governs space. Codes specify items like door openings, mechanical systems, roof pitch — even aspects like the distance from the toilet to a wall or fixture — all of which drive the amount of space you need inside. Know what’s allowable in the area where…
800-247-4442 www.HearthstoneHomes.com MODEL NAME The Timberlake Guest House Square Footage: 800 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 full The Timberlake Guest House with this one and a half story configuration captures the log home lifestyle with a cozy living space, sleeping loft, fireplace, gable dormer, and a covered porch. This plan is perfect for a guest home, vacation home, or small primary residence. Seven other variations of this plan, ranging up to 1,540 sq. ft., can be found in the Lake Haven Collection, https://www.hearthstonehomes.com/lake-haven. 800-368-1015 MODEL NAME The Black Fork Square Footage: 1,095 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 full The Black Fork is the perfect getaway for the weekend or vacation. The extensive glass entry offers an unobstructed view of the lake or landscape – either from inside or outside on the covered…
