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design features
26 Where the Water Flows
A North Carolina vacation home
is designed to capture views
of majestic twin falls.

32 Home to Stay
A New York couple builds a
“forever” home with family in mind.

38 Lake City Living

A gorgeous setting in southwest
Colorado calls one couple home.

45 Their Plan, Your Way

Three companies share their most
popular designs — and the secrets
for customizing them to suit you.

50 THE WELCOME HOME SERIES

The Big Finish

Taking a risk with mixed materials pays
off in the Olsens’ New York retreat.

ON THE COVER
25 Tips – pages 16, 45
Floor Plans – pages 45, 58
Light It Right – page 20
20 Pages – pages 26, 32, 38, 50, 80
photographer KARL NEUMANN
A fireplace anchors one end of this Montana home’s
great room. Wrap-around windows perfectly frame
the picturesque views of Georgetown Lake.

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departments
10 Editor’s Note
Long-term love

12 Build It
Lean, green & cost-free

14 Savvy Shopper
Best western

15 Tip
Seal the deal

16 Drawing Board featured advertising 72 Builder/Dealer Marketplace

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Pro pointers

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 editor’s note
Long-Term Love
W
ith homes, as with all things in life, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment.
You step inside a model home and you’re instantly swept away. Or perhaps you’re flip-
ping through a magazine like this one and come across a photo and, just like that, you
have to have it.
And there’s something to be said for that instant attraction; the feeling of love at first sight. While you
should trust your gut, you should also think long and hard about a floor plan that simply reflects how you
feel at this very moment. Custom homes, like relationships, need to fit your life now and down the road.
Take my story for example. When my husband and I bought our current home, the layout is what
instantly caught my attention. It boasted lots of private space in the form of small, cozy rooms separated
by individual flights of stairs — six flights of stairs to be exact. Then the chaos ensued: An 80-pound Labra-
doodle and three kids, the youngest of which finds it equally exhilarating and hilarious to launch himself
down those charming stairs I fell in love with all those years ago.
Bottom line: We didn’t think ahead, which means we’re now in the process of designing a new home
with a wide-open floor plan and (you guessed it) no stairs in sight. The good news is that you won’t
need to start from scratch. In fact, with a little planning and forethought, you can create something
perfect right now.
That’s why you’ll love this special floor plans issue, which brims with great advice about designing a
space that works no matter your wants, needs or stage of life. Check out “Their Plan, Your Way” (page
45), a smart story that shows how three timber home companies have modified their most popular plans
to accommodate the needs of their clients. The result: timber home designs that are truly unique to each
and every homeowner, without the time — and money — spent on a custom floor plan.
In Build It (page 12), we cover one of the hottest (and smartest) trends in home
building: green design. Indeed, building a timber home is an inherently efficient
choice, but a little extra forethought during the planning stage can save you a ton of
money without breaking the bank.
With so many resources at your fingertips, this truly is the age of smart home plan-
ning. Take those tools and pair it with that undeniable instinct we all have when it comes
to important life decisions, and you can’t go wrong planning a home that will feel right
now and in the future. Happy planning!

SARA BROWN, Editor

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 build it
Lean, Green Forgo the green gadgets for
easy planning tips that will help

& Cost-Free you build a home that saves

resources — and money.

2. WEATHER

B
uildinganefficienthomethat ing a new home is to carefully consider
eats up fewer natural resourc- your space requirements; always build a Use the direction of prevailing local
es and pads your pocketbook smaller house than you think you need.” wind patterns (check local airports’
is great, but how do you make that Beyond mere size, there are many websites for information) to determine
happen? And how do you keep it from ways to design a smart home. Here where to position windows for maxi-
costing you dearly? are a few ideas to get you on the green mum cooling. For two-story homes,
First, address size. Designing, path: place interior staircases opposite the
building and living green isn’t difficult breeze — i.e., on the northwest side if
or expensive, but it does take plan- 1. SITING breezes blow from the southeast — to
ning, starting with the size of your new To take advantage of passive cooling/ create a thermal siphoning tower that
home. That decision, says architect heating, site your home on your prop- draws heat out. “Because heat rises to
Peter Pfeiffer of Texas-based Barley & erty so that its longer sides face south the highest point, it creates a draft ef-
Pfeiffer Architects, has the greatest en- or north. This will help you take advan- fect, like a chimney,” Pfeiffer notes.
vironmental impact. “Green is about tage of passive cooling/heating and de- Also, reduce your exposure to the
consumerism,” Pfeiffer says. “Be cog- crease your reliance on supplemental elements. Build your home just over
nizant of both the amount of resourc- energy sources. To reduce afternoon the crest of a hill rather than on its
es you consume during construction, sun exposure, minimize west-facing peak. This will both reduce the visual
as well as the energy you use when you windows and maximize those that look mark on the natural landscape and
overbuild.” to the south. Shade east-, south- and reduce energy use by minimizing your
Alex Wilson, author of Your Green west-facing windows in the summer home’s exposure to the elements. Use
Home, agrees. “One of my top sugges- with overhangs properly sized by using trees and shrubs as natural buffers to
tions for anyone thinking about build- a sun angle calculator. add further protection.

3. GARAGE PLACEMENT
Pfeiffer suggests detaching your ga-
rage from your home if you can. An
attached garage can be unhealthy, be-
cause gas fumes from cars, ATVs and
lawn mowers can penetrate the walls.
Also, minimize infiltration of outside
air from basements or attics by sealing
Robin Stubbert photo

air ducts and reducing the use of re-

cessed (or canister) lighting. Doing so
will make your home more energy ef-
ficient, comfortable and healthy. O

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 savvy shopper
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Best Western
These chic home finds are redefining rustic.
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1. On the Ranch (Bison/Buffalo) Metal Wall Sculpture from Dolan Geiman. $1,500.
(dolangeiman.com) 2. Gramercy Chandelier from Currey & Company. Call for pricing.
(curreycodealers.com) 3. Corbel Arched Entry Set from Rocky Mountain Hardware.
From $360. (rockymountainhardware.com) 4. Cowden Bell Leather Tiles from Ann Sacks.
From $59/square foot. (annsacks.com) 5. Tequila Barrel Bench from Wild Wings Collection.
$795. (wildwings.com) 6. Kilim Rugs from Shades of Light. From $75. (shadesoflight.com)

For more of our favorite home finds,

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tip Seal the Deal

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energy saver, but more significant cost sav-
ings can come simply from properly sealing
all your windows and doors against air leaks.
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MATERIALS: Razor blade or utility knife /

Putty knife / Backer rod / High-quality
polyurethane sealant / Caulk gun

1 “An easy way to see if your windows

need additional weatherstripping is to
pass a moist hand around the edge of your
doors and windows,” notes Lowe’s spokes-
person Abby Buford. “Anywhere you feel a
draft you’re losing energy.” Cold, windy days
will provide the best indicators. Also, look for
decay, cracks or stains in the sealant lines,
says Pella installation engineer Tim Heitkamp.

2 Cut away the sealant with the razor

blade and scrape it out with the putty
knife along the exterior or trim, Heitkamp
instructs, making sure not to cut into the
exterior’s covering, window or trim itself.
Remove any backer rod or foam present in
the gap as well.

3 Thoroughly clean the surface where the

seal will be applied. Buford recommends
vacuuming out the dust, then cleaning the
area with an all-purpose cleaner that won’t
leave residue. Also, Heitkamp adds, do a
quick check for moisture content. If water has
gotten in, it may be a more extensive project,
possibly involving reinstallation of the fixture.

4 Insert a new backer rod into the space,

which will not only decrease the amount
of sealant needed, but also give the sealant
a better shape. Then gun out the sealant
in 3/8-inch-wide strips. Tip: Before applying
sealant, outline the sealant area with masking
tape to create a more professional-looking
sealant line. If you’re an old pro, though, all it
may take is a quick sweep with your finger to
clean up the line.

5 Don’t wait until it’s already winter to seal

it. Apply sealants before temperatures
drop below freezing, Buford suggests: “It will
allow for easier preparation and better adhe-
sion of the weatherstrip.”
Although it can be done yourself, if you
don’t feel comfortable tackling this project,
call a local serviceman or company dealer.
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 drawing board
Your location should have a big impact
on your home’s final floor plan. From
the views to the terrain, think about the
exterior elements when deciding on posi-
tioning, windows and outdoor spaces.

Pro Pointers
Planning tips from some of the top timber home designers in North America

TY ALLEN

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reating a floor plan can the design of the home to frame them
be one of the biggest chal- Design-Build Manager appropriately.”
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site and what your lifestyle will re- Capture the View. “Consider what are wonderful opportunities to
James Ray Spahn photo

semble 10 years from now. That’s why type of view your property has. blur the boundaries between inside
we asked four of the top designers in Not only the terrain (think: lake, and outside. Operable glass window
the industry to pass along some of mountain, valley, forest), but also if it’s walls between interior and exterior
their best advice for building a mas- long, short, expansive, narrow, static, rooms allow light in when closed, and
terpiece. dynamic — you name it. Then, take expand the interior living space when
best advantage of those views by using opened.”

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Think in 3D. “In a timber home, built-in nook or desk into a main liv- and hinder traffic flow. Also, place
being thoughtful about how ing area.” doors toward the corners of rooms
volume relates to your interior rather than in the center, as this pro-

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spaces is really important. The three Keep Things Fresh. “Always look vides more usable space. Avoid doors
dimensional space of a room should for ways to incorporate the ele- that open into each other. When you
be clearly defined. And the frame ment of surprise. This could be an are drawing your rough design, imag-
should feel complete expressing the area of the home that breaks from the ine the direction of the door swing,
character and nature of the space it overall style, an interesting change-up and visualize which way is the most
inhabits.” in materials or a design feature to in- practical.”
spire child-like wonder.”

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Make Rooms Work. “When con- Perfect Positioning. “The room
sidering an office space or study, size and shape should allow you
clearly define what your needs are BARRY HRYCIW to place furniture to take in the
and how you envision using the space. Drafting Manager views. This can become challenging
Instead of focusing solely on a desig- Linwood Homes Ltd. when trying to incorporate other fea-
nated room for work, think creatively tures, such as fireplaces and entertain-

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about how to address these needs, and Beware of Wasted Space. “Re- ment centers, into the space. A fire-
don’t constrain your thinking to indi- duce hall lengths and large areas place still can be a focal point in the
vidual rooms in order to meet them. that don’t serve any purpose. For room, but be careful not to place it in
We love the idea of using a guest room every room in a home, avoid long nar- an area that will make furniture place-
for these tasks, or tucking a special row spaces; they’re hard to furnish ment awkward.”

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Create a Comfortable Entryway. space on each side of a stove, and I lo-
“The minimum size for a main en- cate sinks in front of a window or in a
trance is 8 feet by 8 feet. This area work island looking toward a window
should provide enough space for your or great room. Another rule of thumb
guests to comfortably remove their on kitchen storage: Start with a mini-
coats and shoes. Even though a closet mum of 18 square feet and add square
can be located in this area, it’s impor- feet for every person — guests and fam-
tant to remember that it doesn’t have ily members — who will be served.”
to be your main coat storage.”

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Don’t Skimp on Kitchen Space. “If JOE NANGLE
an island is incorporated into your Owner, Designer
design, allow a minimum of 42 Sundance Design LLC
inches between the island and major

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appliances. Narrower spaces will result Follow the Sun. “We gravitate
in difficulty in opening oven, refrig- to the sunny parts of homes
erator, and dishwasher doors. To ease and natural light elevates our
loading and unloading the dishwasher, mood. Natural light bouncing off the

Roger Wade photo

consider its placement in relation to walls and ceilings draws us through
the sink and cabinet space. I always spaces in a home, so let the sun drive
make sure that there’s ample counter your preliminary design concept.”

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Work in a Walk-Out. “There is no and break it into three elements: path- be used in the early stages of designing
better dollar-per-foot design op- ways, transitions and places. Create your home.”
tion than to build within the slope interesting walkways or hallways that

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of your lot to create a walk-out lower lev- lead to grand spaces. This allows even Beware of Railings. “Too many
el. Think which spaces could be placed the simplest plan to have rich details.” prime views are blocked by
there: guest bedrooms, office, rec room decks, so don’t spend all your

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— the options are endless. Often these Mind the Slope. “Terrain — es- money for a view and custom windows,
spaces can share the same views with the pecially slopes — can be deceiv- and then find yourself looking at deck
upper level. To improve the look and ing, because your eye follows the railings. Use decks judiciously to en-
feel of these spaces, consider a design grade. So when you visit your home hance your home’s exterior spaces,
where some of the lower level has no site, take a carpenter’s level, string line and avoid having the deck create a
deck over its head to open up the views.” and measuring tape. You may find separation between the home and the
you’ll need a ladder to envision your landscape.”
view from the edge of the great room.”
MARTY BIRKENKAMP

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Know your Inspector. “He’s your
Design Department Manager

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Unify your Property. “Don’t al- new friend, and you should
Riverbend Timber Framing low your house to divide the know what’s locally acceptable
property. Terraces and decks and what’s feared. Not knowing could

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Go with the Flow. “Think of the are obvious outdoor spaces, but re- crush your creativity, budget and
design of your home in terms member that driveways, courtyards, schedule.” Q

of movement through the plan, walkways, trees and shrub borders can

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 inside style

See the Light

Smart lighting can be the difference between a good room and a great room.

A
sk any interior design watch TV or chat with friends. tures may not throw off enough lu-
professional, and he or A timber home’s great room can mens to reach you. That’s why light-
she will tell you that the key be an especially challenging place to ing schemes that combine ambient,
essential to any successful room is illuminate effectively. Soaring trusses accent and task lighting are so impor-
light. Lighting alters the mood of a often translate to tall ceilings. Light tant. In the next few pages, we’ll show
room, affects paint and stain colors, from conventional lamps can get lost you how four diverse timber homes
and determines whether or not the in the vast dimensions of the room, employed lighting schemes that work
space is a pleasurable place to read, and traditionally sized overhead fix- to their advantage.

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 COMBO
LIGHTING
For maximum effectiveness and
the least amount of shadow,
light should come from a variety
of sources and directions. Case
in point: this great room. A trio
of pendant fixtures with mica
shades casts a soft glow below
as it throws more intense light
up toward the tongue-and-groove
ceiling. The ceiling fan aims its
beams down and out. The sconc-
es, which wrap around the posts
in gothic fashion, bring lighting
down to face level — which is the
most flattering lighting location.
Other fixtures include table lamps,
a mini-pendant above the built-in
seating area (which also boasts
diffused light from frosted and

Roger Wade photo

stained-glass windows) and even
the fireplace for a well-rounded
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LOW LIGHTS
Not every great room’s ceiling
soars to the sky. If a cozy, inti-
mate space is what you have
in mind for your timber home,
make sure your lighting plan
is designed to suit. A hang-
ing fixture will not only look
out of place, it will obstruct
head clearance. Here, the low,
flat ceiling is peppered with
recessed lighting, while an eye-
ball light is aimed toward the
artwork hanging above the fire-
place mantel. A pair of elegant
floor lamps and soft candlelight
creates a warm, intimate space
to enjoy conversation or the
latest best seller.
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 LIGHT BRIGHT
Numerous lighting sources,
combined with the blond stain
of this timber frame, help to
reflect the light around the
room. A six-lamp chandelier is
centered in the space and is
augmented by track lighting
atop the beams. Note how
the lamps on the sofa table,
as well as the gooseneck floor
lamps, direct stylish reading
light toward the primary seating
areas. (Hint: To keep cords from
snaking across the floor, plan to
install floor outlets in key areas.
Furniture will hide the holes.) Q

Hearthstone photo

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 What is a hybrid home?
And what are the benefits of building one?

house can be framed less expensively with

slender dimensional lumber. This enables you
to reduce your costs in bathrooms, utility rooms
TYPICALLY, “HYBRID” MEANS anything that’s and closets while emphasizing the woodwork-
created from two or more unlike elements, ing where it can be most appreciated.
including home-construction materials. A hybrid Similarly, in commercial structures, you can
home, for example, features a structural shell use timber framing in public spaces to achieve
that’s made from a combination of materials. the “wow” factor and use a less expensive
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 Where
the
Water
Flows

A North Carolina vacation home

is designed to capture views
of majestic twin falls.
BY STACY DURR ALBERT
PHOTOS BY ROGER WADE
STYLING BY DEBRA GRAHL

26 TIMBER HOME LIVING October 2015

OPPOSITE: To maximize views of Even the hallways and connect-
the twin waterfalls, Jai Cho opted ing spaces are blessed with
for a design featuring three sepa- spectacular views. Though the
rate timber structures with small home is predominantly timber-
connecting areas in between. “The framed, Jai didn’t want it have
design really caters to the view,” an over-abundance of wood.
explains Johnny Miller, owner of “It required some extra effort
Oakbridge Timber Framing. in engineering,” recalls Miller.
 P
ABOVE: The OPPOSITE: The ICTURE THIS : Breathtaking land. I couldn’t have dreamed of
beauty of the frame soars to
views of the Blue Ridge something like this.”
home’s Douglas great heights in the
fir frame is evi- kitchen, where sleek Mountains, acres of un- After purchasing the pristine
dent in the living cabinets introduce spoiled forestland and a scaled-down 8-acre lot near Sapphire, North Car-
room. The stately a contemporary
version of Niagara Falls, right in your olina, Jai started to think about the
frame, which flavor. Calacatta
features tradi- marble countertops own backyard. Sound too good to be type of home that would best fit the
tional mortise- add a touch of true? That’s what Dr. Jai Cho thought storybook setting. One thing he was
and-tenon joinery, luxury.
was hand raised when he first stumbled upon a real certain about was that he wanted to
by the crew at In the modern din- estate ad for a private lot boasting capture the waterfall views from as
Oakbridge Timber ing room, a large twin 70-foot waterfalls cascading many rooms as possible.
Framing. expanse of glass
connects the room down a rock wall. “I’ve always liked moving water
to the outdoor din- “I couldn’t believe it,” recalls Jai, because it has such incredible life to
ing area, blurring
who lives year-round in Tampa. “I it,” says Jai. “I wanted to bring that life
the lines between
outdoors and in. always thought it would be great to into the home.”
have a natural waterfall, but never Rather than rush into a design
imagined I’d find one on private decision, Jai spent plenty of time

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 home details
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,000
TIMBER PROVIDER: Oakbridge Timber Framing,
866-599-5711; oakbridgetimberframing.com

doing research, poring over myriad visit one of the architect’s best-known The timber frame matches the
design books and home magazines. projects, the Buckwalter House in east- grandeur of the falls, defining the
He knew he wanted a contemporary ern Pennsylvania. After gleaning some space with a quiet elegance that im-
flavor, but wasn’t sure about the con- ideas from the owner, Jai shared his parts a sense of instant tranquility. The
struction style that would work best. At wishes with his own architectural team, frame was carefully pre-cut at Oak-
first, he didn’t consider timber fram- Jin Baek, Ph.D. and Youngsun Sonn, bridge’s workshop, and then shipped
ing, but after realizing that the classic R.A. of South Korea. The trio worked to the home site for hand assembly.
construction method could be inter- together to come up with a floor plan The structural Douglas fir timber
preted with a modern spin, the idea for the steep, sloped site, which has a frame features coastal, slow-growth,
intrigued him. 30,000-foot elevation. kiln-dried wood with traditional mor-
“I really wanted a contemporary “There is no flat land on the prop- tise-and-tenon joinery. The timbers
home with clean, modern lines,” ex- erty, so it took some careful planning range in sizes from 8-by-8 posts and
plains Jai. to create the final design,” recalls Jai. 8-by--10 bent girts and rafters, to 4-by-
Selecting a company to work with Another challenging aspect of the 10 diagonal braces and 5-by-7 purlins.
was simple, thanks to a magazine ad- design was that Jai wanted the home Attention to detail lends a distinctive
vertisement that Jai discovered for a to have a minimal amount of wood. look throughout.
family-run Amish business, Oakbridge “Building with minimal wood to cap- The decor of the home is equally
Timber Framing Ltd. of Ohio. “Their ture the modern look required some striking. Jai carefully selected all of the
craftsmanship looked amazing, and extra effort in the engineering,” recalls furnishings himself, choosing high-
they were wonderful to work with,” Johnny Miller, owner of Oakbridge. end tile from Italy, wood floors from
says Jai. “The main-floor decks are roughly 40 Sweden and cabinetry from Germany.
Deciding on a floor plan entailed a feet off the ground, so the heights re- A sleek, polished look is the result. His
bit more work. Jai found inspiration in quired some extra safety measures.” favorite feature is the custom-designed
the work of the famous late architect In the end, the extra time put into home theater.
Hugh Newell Jacobsen, whose signa- engineering and planning proved to “It was one of the first 3-D theaters
ture style features white pavilion-based be more than worth the effort. Un- in a residential home,” he shares. “It’s
homes that recall the barns of early like many mountain homes that fea- a secluded space that’s great for even
America. The hallmark of the style ture one main structure with a mas- just listening to classical music.”
is its incorporation of several gabled sive great room, Jai’s 5,000-square-foot The minimalist approach to deco-
forms that break down the scale of a home features three separate gabled rating allows for the grand waterfalls to
house and define its distinct spaces. structures that are connected yet inde- take center stage, which is exactly what
“I fell in love with the style when I pendent of one another. Jai had hoped for when he first set out
saw it in a book,” says Jai. “I was drawn “The dining, living and master ar- to create the home.
to the idea of mixing some traditional eas are separate structures, and each “Even when you are taking a show-
influences with contemporary con- caters to the spectacular waterfall er, you can look down over the falls and
struction.” view,” explains Miller. “Each structure feel an incredible sense of peace and
In fact, Jai was so enamored with also has its own exterior space with a unity with nature,” says Jai. “I couldn’t
the Jacobsen look that he even went to timber-frame porch facing the falls.” ask for anything better than that.” Q

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TOP LEFT: Even the smallest nooks are TOP RIGHT: It’s easy to see why the 3-D ABOVE: Soaking in the tub becomes a
blessed with jaw-dropping views. Here, home theater is one of Jai’s favorite spa-like experience when you’re gazing at
a cozy desk area set between two of the spaces in the home. Ultra-comfortable the majestic waterfalls beyond the glass.
home’s three gabled structures serves up seats, soundproof walls and distinctive “Every area of the home was designed to
unforgettable views. wood detailing create a sense of seclusion complement the views outside,” says Joni
and tranquility. Miller of Oakbridge Timber Framing.

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 Home to Stay
A New York couple builds a
“forever” home with family in mind.

BY SUZANNA LOGAN
PHOTOS BY ROGER WADE | STYLING BY DEBRA GRAHL

A cheerful sage green exterior

adds character to the home’s
fiber cement siding, which
stands up well to cold and rain.
Maroon window framing and
white oak timbers add even
more curb appeal.

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A
FTER YEARS SPENT LIVING On sunny spring and summer days foot home, model ships float across
ABROAD and traveling the (the couple spends the cooler months the tops of Douglas Fir timbers in the
world, Tom and Jean Sea- down south), the Seamans and their main living area, a large, easy-flowing
man have found their haven of rest in four grown children and seven grand- space that includes the kitchen, dining
the states. At their home overlooking children head to the lake to while away room and great room. Wooden posts
Cayuga Lake in upstate New York, the the hours on the water. “We’re a family and beams break up the expanse, turn-
couple enjoys a little slice of paradise of sailors,” says Tom — and it shows. ing what could be a cavernous room
everyday. Inside the couple’s 5,400-square- into cozy sections. A private master

34 TIMBER HOME LIVING October 2015

suite and library (whose ceiling opens “It’s a popular spot with the grandkids,” OPPOSITE: Powder-coated
wrought-iron railings with
to a mezzanine-style nook for books) Tom says. Walk-out access to a stone pa-
Douglas fir posts line the
continues the first floor’s intimate feel tio provides even more room to play. upstairs loft, creating a visual
and, more importantly, guarantees the To further increase the home’s out- break from the home’s gener-
ous wood surfaces.
aging-in-place design the Seamans were door living space and spotlight the spec-
after. “We wanted access to everything we tacular scenery of the lake, the Seamans ABOVE, LEFT: A coat of
needed on a single floor,” says Tom. included a deck off of the main living “Tuscan Orange” paint adds
an additional layer of warmth
The form-follows-function concept area — perfect for taking in the sights in the main living space.
drove the layout of the other two floors, and sounds (or lack thereof). “It’s very
as well. “We wanted a place that was quiet here,” Tom says. “We have hills on ABOVE: Quarter-sawn white
oak floors line the dining area
family-oriented and could handle visi- both sides of us, so all we hear is the lap- accented by traditional decor,
tors and still feel comfortable,” says Tom. ping of the water.” including a mahogany dining
table with room for eight.
Upstairs, a pair of bedrooms invites over- Even when indoors, an abundance of
night guests. In the basement, another glass across the back of the home keeps
suite expands the sleeping quarters, but views front and center for the Seamans
it’s the adjacent recreation room that and their guests. Still, it turns out that
snags the most square footage and use. some of the most memorable sights may

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 Pin pics from this tour at
timberhomeliving.com/pinterest

ABOVE: Maple
cabinets combine with
granite countertops
and stainless-steel
appliances to create
a modern yet cozy
kitchen.

RIGHT: The home’s li-

brary has an intimate
feel thanks to leather
finishes, a large stone
fireplace and natu-
rally finished wood
surfaces on the floor,
walls and ceiling.

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to Below

home details Storage

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,400 Bedroom
Bedroom
DESIGNER; TIMBER PROVIDER: Woodhouse,
800-227-4311; timberframe1.com

be inside the home. An inveterate col-

UPPER LEVEL
lector, Tom has filled the interiors with
finds from his globe-trotting past.
A Canadian wheat scale doubles as
a coffee table in the library. A grandfa- Covered Porch
ther clock, settled into a perfect niche
of timbers in the great room, is one
of 28 he brought back from Europe.
Florida Great
Dining
Even the gas lamp lighting the antique Room Room
Room

cars in the motor court has a story. “A

small town in England was removing
them and putting them in the junk- Master
Laundry
Kitchen Bedroom
yard, so I bought the whole town out,”
he recalls.
Deciding what treasures he could Entry Library WIC

fit into the home may have been hard- Mud

Room
er than the construction process itself
Porch
for Tom, who acted as his own general
contractor and had plenty of building
experience before beginning the proj-
ect. “Years earlier, I had built a 12-unit MAIN LEVEL
development with Woodhouse and Patio
knew I liked working with them,” says
Tom of the locally-based timber com-
pany now owned by his son, Pat. “Our
Rec Room
biggest challenge was the site since the Office
property is like a gravy boat, sunken
in the middle,” he explains. “But we
made it work.” Bedroom
Having had a few years to enjoy the
fruits of their labor (construction was
Mechanical
completed in 2008) and discover any Billiard
Room
shortcomings, Tom is more sure than
ever that the home they built suits
Wine
Mechanical/
them just fine. “We’re staying put,” Cellar
Storage
he says, then adds with a chuckle, “it’s
from here to the ground.” Q LOWER LEVEL

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 Lake City Living
A gorgeous setting in southwest
Colorado calls one couple home.

BY STACEY FREED | PHOTOS BY JAMES RAY SPAHN

38 TIMBER HOME LIVING October 2015

Reclaimed materials take center
stage in the Bradys’ Colorado
retreat. Red metal covers the
varying rooflines, including the
inviting entry.

SET THE FOUNDATION

The design parameters were strict in the Bradys’ custom-
home build — and that’s before you consider the challenge
of the “slumgullion.” Usually used to refer to a meat, potato
and vegetable stew, in this case “slumgullion” is an earthflow
or slow-moving landslide. This particular slumgullion oc-
curred 700 years ago, creating the mass of land a few miles
southeast of Lake City that dammed Lake San Cristobal. To
work with this issue, Bob Williams designed the Brady house
to “float” on a slab on the slumgullion mud. The foundation is
highly reinforced, says WIlliams, and in the event of move-
ment, it moves as a total mass. “The Bradys’ area is on the
‘toe’ of the ancient debris flow,” Williams says. As Jeanne
puts it, “There’s no danger of us becoming lake-front property
any time soon.”
For more information on land considerations and
building a foundation for your timber home, log on to
timberhomeliving.com.

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M
AJESTIC VIEWS come with San Cristobal, fir covered hillsides and Lake City before hunting season to
the territory when you fly snowy peaks. But getting that vista — watch the Aspens change,” says Jeanne.
planes for a living. For pi- and a home worthy of it — took nearly It wasn’t until 2004 that they decided
lot Tom Brady and his wife Jeanne, that a decade of hard work and planning. to put down roots back where they first
holds true even in retirement. From After the couple married 42 years met, and bought property on which to
the living room of their custom timber ago, they moved to Texas from their build their retirement home. The only
home near Lake City in Colorado’s native Colorado, but still spent their problem: There was no way to get to
San Juan Mountains, the Bradys can vacations in those beloved San Juan their land. “You could hike to it, but
enjoy the wide valley bisected by Lake Mountains. “Every fall we’d come to there was no road,” Tom says.

40 TIMBER HOME LIVING October 2015

 To remedy the situation, they found Bradys wanted to bring the outside in. OPPOSITE: The ceiling in the
great room and dining room
Bob Williams, principle of Williams En- “The heart of the house is the view south
reaches 24 feet and helps take
gineering in Gunnison, Colorado, who toward the Continental Divide, and it’s advantage of the spectacular
view of Lake San Cristobal
helped them with the road and the probably the most beautiful view from a
and the surrounding moun-
design. “I looked at the site and said, house I’ve ever seen,” he says. To capture tains. Pike Builders created
‘There’s only one place to build — on that view, Tom wanted a house he de- custom “old world” joinery
for the beams and trusses,
top of the site,’” Williams says. It took scribed as a “fishbowl with a front door.” all of which are structural
four years to get permits from the Bu- To accomplish this, the framework for timbers.

reau of Land Management, the Forestry everything became the wall of windows ABOVE: Surrounded by
Service and various neighbors, but the in the living room. windows, the kitchen sits
road was completed in 2010. The next The other important view is of Un- under a catwalk that runs
past the man cave and out
year was spent finding the right builder. compahgre Peak, one of the highest to a deck. The cabinets were
Finally, in November 2011, Pike Builders summits in the Rockies at 14,321 feet. custom made by John Welch
broke ground, but it would take nearly “To grab that view, we put a catwalk over of Colorado Custom Cabinets.
Task and ambient lighting use
three years to finish the project. the kitchen that leads to a deck outside,” smart technology and can all
“The design was driven by a few ma- Williams explains. be controlled from various
spots in the house.
jor elements,” Williams says. First, the General contractors Steve Pike and

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 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
The hand forged brass fireman’s pole
spans three floors from the man cave on
the upper level to the main floor and on to
the basement. Q Tom’s goal was to have a
“man cave” that looked as if you might run
into John Wayne drinking at the bar. Pike
Builders faux-painted the ceiling to look like
it had a smoke-filled patina. Q The furniture
in the main living space is perfectly posi-
tioned to take in the spectacular views. Q
The master bathroom includes a sauna and
a steam shower. The Bradys wanted to be
able to look out the windows instead of at
mirrors above the sink. Q Rustic materials
paired with elegant fixtures and an orna-
mental ceiling create a unique look in the
bathroom. Q All the handrails around the
fireman’s pole are made from old narrow
gauge ore cart rails from the mines.

42
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Fireman’s
Pole

Loft
Open
to Below

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home details UPPER LEVEL

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,600

BUILDER: Pike Builders Inc.,
970-641-6600; pikebuilders.com
DESIGNER: Williams Engineering LLC,
Covered
970-641-2499 Entry

Pantry

Laundry

Sauna
Fireman’s WIC
his brother Paul Pike, who was the Kitchen Pole

project’s main GC, were able to navi-

gate Williams’ intricate design, but had
more of a challenge sourcing products
Great Guest
that were made in the U.S.A. — a top Dining Room Bedroom Master
Bedroom
priority for the Bradys. “From the light
bulbs, to the screws in any fixture, to
the glass in the windows — everything Deck
Deck
is American made. That was a massive MAIN LEVEL
undertaking and part of the reason
why it took three years to build this
house,” Steve says.
But this attention to detail has made beams and dark leather furniture make Now, full-time residents of the small
the structure itself as spectacular as the the living room, dining room and town of Lake City, the Bradys enjoys
view. The Bradys wanted the house to kitchen comfortable and warm — “the hiking, cross-country skiing, riding
blend into its surroundings and appear opposite of formal,” Tom says. ATVs and exploring the old mines.
as if it were an old mining camp, so the Upstairs, a 700-square-foot man cave Jeanne does genealogy research on her
4,600-square-foot, three-level home is bordered by a railing as if it’s a balco- Swedish heritage, and Tom is happy
was built with Eastern white pine, re- ny in a 19th-century frontier saloon. “I not to be away from home 20 days out
claimed from an old tobacco planta- wanted it like a bordello, almost tacky,” of every month. “Traveling is driving 12
tion in North Carolina. “The pieces Tom says with a laugh, “with a chande- minutes to town and going to the coffee
were not refurbished,” Steve says. “It’s lier, lanterns and lamps with flicker- shop and listening to the local gossip,”
all in its original state.” All the timbers ing flame lights.” The ceiling was faux he says. “I don’t have to go through
are structural, and the Pikes design painted to look as if it had seen its share TSA when I strap on my cross country
what Steve calls “intriguing joinery” so of wood and tobacco smoke. And, of skis; no one pats me down when I walk
each home has its own style. course, there’s the fireman’s pole. For out the door to go fishing and I don’t
The highlight of the main level’s safety’s sake, the team designed and have to stand in line.”
open plan may be the view out the built a cage around the pole to look like “Dorothy had it right,” Jeanne says.
window wall, but the exposed wooden an old jail cell. “There’s no place like home.” Q

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PLAN YOUR WAY
DITTO DESIGN
Before adapting that perfect floor-
plan, make sure it's yours to tweak.
If you do plan to alter an existing
floorplan from a designer other than
your own, you can't do so without
their permission. To protect yourself
from copyright violations, remember
the following tips:

Three companies share their most ■ Under U.S. copyright law, a floor-
plan is protected the moment it
popular designs — and the secrets is created, regardless of whether
or not the creator has registered
for customizing them to suit you. the plan with the U.S. Copyright
Office.
■ Copyright applies to the interior
F YOU’RE LIKE MANY POTENTIAL TIMBER HOME OWNERS, layout of the home as well as the

I
you probably have a stockpile
elevations and exterior design.
of ideas, wish lists and inspirations for your future home’s design. But just
■ When you buy construction docu-
because you have specific wants and needs for your plan doesn’t mean you ments, you are actually buying
have to create a custom design from scratch. Today’s timber home companies a one-time license to build that
and design firms have catalogs of stock plans they’ve created over time to ac- house.
■ Copyright law also protects deri-
PrecisionCraft image

commodate different clients’ needs, so there’s likely one that’s right for you.
vations of the original plan. You
Plus, if you can’t find a stock plan that includes everything you’ve dreamed of cannot change a wall or roofline
for your timber home, you can customize the design to include almost anything, and consider it your own plan.

as long as it works with your property and budget.

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 THE CRESTED BUTTE
by PrecisionCraft & M.T.N. Architects Q 3,055 square feet Q 3 bedrooms, 4 baths

MAIN LEVEL UPPER LEVEL

“The overall aesthetic of this plan is what makes it stand out,” How people customize the plan: “One of the major
says Celeste Raygosa, Design Manager for PrecisionCraft design tweaks our clients request is to simplify some of the
Log & Timber Homes/M.T.N. Architects in Meridian, Idaho. complexity to help reduce costs,” says Raygosa. “We typically
“The use of mixed materials (stone, siding, log and timbers), respond by creating something closer to our Dakota plan (see
as well as the complex roof lines and varied heights create a rendering on page 45), which is a scaled-down, simplified ver-
dynamic impression that people are really drawn to.” sion that still maintains the major design features of the stair
turret and the dining room.”
Why people love it: This home is packed with standout According to Raygosa, clients also tweak the master bath-
design features that make it feel like a one-of-a-kind design. room because it’s a very personalized space. They may close
“People love the stair turret, the angled dining room and the off the bath, which is left open to the master bedroom in the
overall open floor plan, which is separated into smart living original plan; alter the sizes of the his-and-hers walk-in closets;
areas that flow seamlessly together. The dramatic overhead or include a luxurious soaking tub in addition to or in place
trusses that span from the great room to the exterior living of the shower that is included. The kitchen, dining and nook
space are another draw,” Raygosa says. areas are also modified depending on how the clients will live
and use the spaces.

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 THE MIRROR LAKE
by Mill Creek Post & Beam Co. Q 2,836 square feet Q 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

CUSTOM #1
Aspen Grove
“The Aspen Grove is perfect for
clients who maybe don’t want to
spend as much money, or want-
ed to build it as a second or third
home,” says Wray. At just 1,029
square feet, this plan looks and
feels like the Mirror Lake, but
on a much cozier scale.

CUSTOM #2
Tower Falls Camp
“The Tower Falls camp was
Named after a lake in the Adirondacks, this How people customize the plan: actually the first tower house
“We’ve built these homes on full base- that we built, and then I had
“mountain rustic” plan is a favorite among
a client that wanted three
timber home enthusiasts. “It’s a magical ments to add an extra level and extra square
bedrooms on one level, so I
plan,” says Mark Wray, owner of Mill Creek footage. Some people won’t want the fire-
designed the Mirror Lake from
Post & Beam Co. in Saluda, North Carolina. place on the porch, so we’ll take that out to that design,”’ explains Wray.
“From the stunning tower feature to the accommodate uninterrupted views. We’ve
smart layout, people just fall in love with the also added two- and three-car garages, bo-
plan. It’s a really great house.” nus rooms and utility spaces — the options
are endless,” says Wray.
Why people love it: “It’s a toss-up be- To accommodate these requests from
tween the stunning features, like the great clients, Mill Creek actually has developed
room with its 12-foot-wide wall of glass, three additional plans as customizations to
and the smart split-plan design,” says Wray. the Mirror Lake design (see right). “With
There’s a reason for splitting the plan into the popularity of this plan, we quickly dis-
two separate wings flanking the foyer, he covered that we could change the size and
different areas of the home, but virtually
CUSTOM #3
explains. “When you design a structure with
a proper foyer, there will be a subconscious wind up with the same design concept,” Ridgeway
separation of public and private spaces. The says Wray. “Plus, you can put the tower on A flipped and downsized version
foyer also provides a nice isolation from the or take it off any of these designs.” of the Mirror Lake, the Ridgeway
living spaces and the bedroom spaces, cre- still feels very spacious, but
ating a buffer for sound and activity.” without the square footage.

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 THE LAUREL
by South County Post & Beam Q 3,255 square feet Q 3 bedrooms, 4 baths

MAIN LEVEL UPPER LEVEL

“In a world of cookie-cutter designs,

this home really stands out,” says Josh
Bouvier, principal at South County Post
& Beam in West Kingston, Rhode Island.
“It’s a unique house with nice interior
space.”

Why people love it: The way the space

flows together is what draws clients to this
popular plan. “It has a spacious entertain-
ing great room with an attached dining
room that flows straight into the kitchen
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Taking a risk with mixed materials pays off in the Olsens’ New York retreat.

I
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ber home is you can make it look eral contractors,” explains Greg. And It’s that mix of materials that gives
any way you want, from the outside in. although the Olsens didn’t come to the the house (that does have an undeni-
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building, this freedom to choose ab- their finished home, the final result was, est tone — an intentional design deci-
solutely any combination of materials in the end, a natural choice — literally. sion made by the Olsens. “The house is
and finishes can be overwhelming if “Every design decision we made surrounded by these unbelievable 50-
you don’t know where to start. For- was based off a previous decision,” says mile views of the Berkshires. We want-
tunately for Greg Olsen and his wife Greg. “When we chose to go with a red- ed the home to work with that view and
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OUTWARD
BOUND

WE’VE ALL HEARD THE SAYING that beauty is more than skin
deep, and in the case of the Hale house (featured on the cover
of this issue), the sentiment couldn’t be more true. Take one look
inside, and you’ll find yourself greeted by 5,000 square feet of
living space, including three bedrooms, an office, a home gym and
a game room. And perhaps the most striking feature? The views
to the great — and we do mean great — outdoors. “I always think
of the internal views,” says Reid Smith, architect on the project.
Other outdoor features include ample decks and porches,
including one sitting space with its own hearth and a spacious
cooking area for entertaining family and guests.

Karl Neumann photos

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