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,…
The design plan for this timber frame vacation home was not complex. It needed to be suitable for large family gatherings of the owners children and grandchildren while fitting in with the landscape; a gorgeous site located on a back field of an old farm that sloped down to a lake. Traditional barn designs inspired…
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…
What to do when you have a wonderful location, a beautiful site with a home you love and a well established business reputation but no available space for that home-based photography business? The completed photography studio added on to this Connecticut home. Well, if you’re this New England home owner, you take inspiration from the…
The wonderful thing about a timber frame home is its chameleon-like capability for nearly infinite interpretations. That being said, one of the most natural designs for post and beam is the true ‘Adirondack Camp’ as it typifies rustic while maintaining a high degree of style and comfort. This recently built Adirondack camp sits on lake’s…
I was recently involved in a major remodel of a large kitchen which incorporated a Viking cook-top with a built-in down draft system. We had great plans for the back splash area. It was going to be a very chic tile I’d seen in one of my favorite magazines, Veranda, and become the focal point…
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…
Part three in the series Homes I’m Loving Right Now is actually a barn addition to a beautiful 1700’s cape located in central New England. The young accomplished family loves to spend free time riding their horses. The lifestyle is so much a part of their lives that when it came time to add on…
I was thinking today about how much I love my Victorian-era carriage house post & beam. What is your favorite style of post and beam architecture?[polldaddy poll=1873407] Want more information about Yankee Barn Homes? Request more information and connect with our team at 800-258-9786. CONTACT US
Part two in my series on Homes I’m Loving Right Now focuses on a gorgeous house in the hills of New Hampshire. Within walking distance of a lake resort and a 10 minute drive to a major ski area, this home has a great deal to offer and that’s before you walk through the front…
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 believed nomadic Moors brought them to Europe by way of Spain. Their domed and pointed…
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 background history about our home site. The property belonged to my husband when we met…