Innholdsfortegnelse for Floorplans 2023 i Log and Timber Home Living

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…

SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,725 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS 2 FULL, 1 HALF RIVERBEND TIMBER FRAMING riverbendtf.com We all know that houses are much more than mere shelter from the weather and a place to rest our heads at night. They’re where milestones, large and small, are celebrated. They’re an extension of our personalities. They’re where we entertain, and, these days, they’re also where we work. To satisfy these varied responsibilities, it’s important that we choose our layout with care and find a plan that can accommodate all potential uses, whether the need is immediate or something we anticipate needing down the road. When it comes to accomplishing multifunctional goals, homes in the 2,000- to 3,000-square-foot-range sit firmly in the sweet spot. They have enough space to nimbly change as your lifestyle changes;…

SQUARE FOOTAGE 5,910 BEDROOMS 6 BATHS 3 FULL, 2 HALF NEW ENERGY WORKS newenergyworks.com There are few aspects of life where you can have it all. Food is rarely fast, good and cheap. In their own ways, neither are clothes or cars. Custom homes are a balancing act in their own right; on the tightrope, homeowners must balance their budgets, their sites and their lifestyles. Even with a spacious floor plan, one still must strike the right chord between privacy and space to gather; between space to work and room to play; between function and fun. Luckily, with a few smart design strategies — particularly in a larger design — your custom home can achieve that perfect balance, boasting the best of all worlds in a way that works for…

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 perusing the scads of plans in this issue, you’ve finally found the home of your dreams! Congratulations! So now what? Can you build from these plans? Not exactly. The layouts here are to give you the general size, room configuration and flow of the home, but they will still need to be tailored to suit your site, as well as any tweaks you’ll want to make. The next step is to work with the company who created the plan to customize the design and draft a complete package of construction documents showing your future home from almost every angle imaginable. To the layperson with no training in architecture or engineering, the information on these construction docs can feel overwhelming (what do all these symbols mean?) Here are a few…

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…

800-544-0636  www.tomahawklog.com  sales@tomahawklog.com MODEL NAME The Hillside Square Footage: 3,072 Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 full, 1 half The 32’ x 40’ footprint Hillside plan from our Weekender garage/cabin collection 32’ x 40’ is highly customizable and can be made larger or smaller to suit your desires, building site, and budget. The attic truss work provides an upper level “bonus room” that can serve as 3rd bedroom. The home shown here features Verti-log corners, Chalet siding, cut stone, and cedar shakes. Our Wild Rose sawmill provides a variety of log & rough-sawn sidings and components to perfect the rustic look without sacrificing full amenities. 855-306-5678 www.timberhavenloghomes.com MODEL NAME Pleasant Grove Log Home Square Footage: 3,187 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half This log home plan provides spacious accommodations in virtually…