Timber Home Living in the Georgia Mountains

A few years back, we worked with a wonderful couple to help them design and build their dream timber frame vacation home in the mountains of Georgia. The couple started out with our Classic Homestead 1 floor plan as an inspiration and modified it to create a home that met their wants and needs.

This timber frame home features 2,117 square feet and a nice open concept timber frame great room, dining room and kitchen. To the right of the main living area is a guest suite equipped with a walk-in closet and a spacious bathroom connected. This guest suite could easily become the master bedroom in the future if the homeowners wish.

The second floor features an open lofted office space and the spacious master bedroom suite. Off of the bedroom is a balcony where the homeowners can enjoy their beautiful countryside view when they wake up.

Also included is a basement level garage that features space for 2 cars on one side and the other side features finished space for the homeowners art studio.

A view of the interior timber framing and loft space.

Using a walk-out basement and garage worked perfectly for this sloping lot.

The homeowners created a fire pit in their backyard to enhance entertaining friends on a warm evening.

Eventually, the homeowners plan to use their timber frame home as their retirement home. For now, they just enjoy escaping to the Georgia mountains to enjoy timber home living at its best, nestled in the countryside with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. 

To learn more about our timber frame homes, call us today at 1-800-636-0993!

New Timber Frame Barn Under Construction in Hudson Valley New York

Barn and garage project under construction in the Hudson Valley region of New York

Check out our latest project, a new timber frame barn and garage under construction in Hudson Valley New York! The barn and garage are made up of two structures that will connect together to form an L shape. The barn dimensions are 20'X41' and the garage is 24'X36'. The barn/garage was built using both our timber frame product and panelized structural wall system.

The garage is designed to host two cars and a wine room; the garage will also connect to the existing home on the property. The main level of the barn will host the tractor and other around the house tools as well as additional space for another car.

The second floor of the barn is timber framed and features 2 hammer beam trusses and 2 queen post trusses. The second floor living area will be divided into two spaces, a dance studio on one half and a working studio on the second half; also to be included on the second floor is a full sized bathroom. We are certain that the homeowners will love this new space!

Panelized wall installation

The majority of the esips panelized walls are installed

The barn/garage will connect to the existing house

The timbers for the second floor of the barn are assembled and ready to be raised into place

The timber frame raising is complete, now the crew will finish the panel installation

We will have more photos to share of this timber frame barn project soon! To stay up to date, visit our timber frame photo gallery. Interested in building a barn or new home using our panelized home or timber frame system? Call us today at 1-800-636-0993, we'd love to speak with you about your upcoming project.

Creating Your Dream Master Bedroom Suite

Timber framed master bedroom     

Are you planning your new master bedroom suite? Whether you are in the process of building a new home or renovating your existing, planning your master bedroom is important for yourself and for the resale value of your home. For example, if you are building a master bedroom addition, you will create a higher return on investment by adding an attached bathroom and walk-in closet.

Modern day master bedrooms have become more than just a place to sleep and homeowners are requesting their master bedroom to be a multi-purpose area. The majority of our clients who are planning a new timber frame master bedroom are including full sized en-suite bathrooms and large walk-in closets equipped with shelving and drawers. Some of our clients have taken their master bedroom space a step further by adding a sitting area with a fireplace and some have included office space in their master bedroom suite. Access to the outdoor deck and patio have also become increasingly popular.

Below are a few design questions to ask yourself as you plan your new master bedroom:

Do you want to add an attached bathroom and walk-in closet to your master? If you add anything to your master bedroom area, the attached bathroom is the most important! 

Are you going to take advantage of your site's views? If your land has spectacular views, make sure the master bedroom takes advantage of them (along with your great room area). 

Contemplating adding a fireplace and sitting area in your master bedroom? Although this is not a necessity, it sure would be nice, especially in the harsh New England climate. If you are building a vacation home in the mountains, this will definitely increase the value of your home.

Do you want a cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom? This adds depth and will give your bedroom a more dramatic look. 

Do you want a deck off of your bedroom? This is a hot trend right now, especially if you have waterfront property.

If you want to build a timber frame addition equipped with a new master suite, give us a call at 800-636-0993 today! We have worked with quite a few clients who have added a timber frame addition that has included a master suite.