Detailed showcase of 35+ homes with vivid photos and floor plans
Exploration of both log and timber-frame construction methods
Inspiration for various living spaces: kitchens, great rooms, bedrooms, porches
Focus on traditional techniques tailored for modern lifestyles
Comparative resource for log, timber, or hybrid home construction choices
Wonder at amazing widths of log that stretch the lengths of walls, and soar to cathedral ceilings amidst exposed timber framing. This is an inspiring book for any would-be homebuilder or interior designer who wants to incorporate the wood look of our ancestral folk architecture in a modern home. Take a tour of more than 35 houses, inside and out, through beautiful color photographs and floor plans. Inside are great ideas for kitchens, great rooms, dens, dining areas, sunrooms, bedrooms, and porches. This is a wonderful resource for anyone trying to decide between timber-frame or log home construction, or a combination of both.