Find all sorts of articles about the wide variety of styling and decorating options for post and beam structures. Blog posts offering seasonal decorating ideas, photos of beautiful post and beams and first-hand tales of style & design gone right (or wrong…) can all be found here.
A timber frame barn home is unique in that its interior is all about the frame (those gorgeous posts and beams), therefore showing it off is a must. But it’s not the only part of a barn home that should make a statement. The exterior is the first impression your home will make and it should be…
While everyone out there does not have the same tastes, there are certain lighting companies no one can argue against and I’m here to lead you to them. Whether your taste is modern, rustic, classic or eclectic; if you live in a post and beam home (or even if you don’t), you will not go wrong using any of these…
I’ve promised to keep you in the loop about how things are going here in my new timber frame carriage house. Although it may sound cliché, my husband and I truly are living the post and beam dream. We love this house! In my posts My Outdoor Shower Kicks Butt!! and My Carriage House Gardens: The Patio Garden, I…
As stated in my earlier post, I found many examples of how the post and beam structure and the timber frame were and are used in and around the walled city of old Quebec. Instead of writing on and on, I’m going to let the pictures speak for themselves. I hope you enjoy the photos…
I’m back from Quebec City. Wow! First, let me say should you ever get the chance to visit this wonderful city, do not pass it up; you will be well rewarded. There is literally something for everyone there. Art and culture abounds and if you’re one for the night-life, this city fits the bill. Though…
For the next few days, I’m off to the great city of Quebec for a “wor-cation”; my made up term for combining work and fun. I’ll be staying in my dream hotel, Le Chateau Frontenac, taking in as much as possible; particularly the fantastic architecture of both the hotel and the city. It’s going to be rough, but…
As promised in my post on October 13th, this post will recommend paint colors to use in post and beam bedrooms and baths. As always, the main consideration when choosing color for a timber frame home is to accentuate and compliment the architectural structure. But not to worry as it’s not rocket science. If it’s…
In compiling a list of items for my post a few weeks ago (October 7, 2009), I soon realized I had far more Discoveries than would possibly fit in one entry. I mused that if I were reading this blog, I would love to see more of this type of post. Then I thought, ‘Hey,…
While her husband was stationed in Southeast Asia as an Army Officer, this interior designer took the opportunity to soak up the culture which so interested her and ultimately influenced her design style. The vibrant jewel-like colors, the rich tones of the woods, and the vivid iridescent silks all played a prominent role when the…
In my first post “The Education of Beam Babe” I promised to tell you what has gone right with our carriage house barn and what could have gone better. I’m pleased to report that far more was done and has gone right than has gone wrong. Of the two things that have gone wrong, the…
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 room get a lot of light? What is this room going to be used for?…
Yankee Timber Frame: Visuals that come to mind when imagining a timber frame are often typical – the log cabin in the woods. While this is understandable, it is not the only style suitable for a post and beam home. Quite the contrary as a post and beam home can be any style you choose.…