Ever notice that every time you see a really great barn there’s always one feature present? What is it, you ask? Why, the cupola, of course! Cupolas were first used during the 8th Century in Islamic architecture atop minarets. It’s…
Post and Beam homes are typically expected to cost more than a 2x4 “stick built” home. The reasons for this are many and varied, with the main ones being the cost of the high quality wood timber frame versus inexpensive…
The gardens that extend three-quarters of the way around our carriage house were put in just a month ago; therefore they have yet to fill out. However, watching the space go from barren to lush overnight was amazing. Should you…
Choosing the right colors for the interior of your post and beam home can be a challenge. Some questions to ask: What goes with the wood timber frame? What feeling do I want to evoke in this room? Does the…
Just in case you think we might be a bunch of “do-nothings” around here, I want to assure you (with photographic proof) that we do indeed, work very hard at PostandBeamLiving.Com. We make every effort and take every opportunity to…
As promised, or threatened depending on how you look at it, I’m going to write a series of posts about the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding our new timber frame carriage house. Please allow me to give you a little…
The kitchen layout is one of the first considerations when designing a home. Many of your preferences will need to be considered and decided before drawings of your new or remodeled home may begin. Will you have an eat-in kitchen?…
Quick; think of one structure every state in the country has in common. You guessed it (probably because I gave away the answer in the title), The Timber Frame Barn. They may have their own details indigenous to a geographical…
I felt it only appropriate to write a post about the wide variety of entryways owners have chosen for their timber frame homes. I’ve often remarked a post and beam can be any architectural style the owner desires. Well, the…
Have you ever heard of hybrid timber frames? They are a good option when you want to reduce the amount of timbers when designing your dream home. At Yankee Barn Homes, we occasionally meet clients who love the look of…
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