Functional and decorative: discover how handcrafted touches highlight your home’s unique design.

 

 

In a housing landscape dominated by mass-produced structures, a timber frame home is a reminder that tradition and careful craftsmanship still exist. Choosing a timber frame home is an intentional act by those who have a respect for the historic craft and the way it fuses artisanship with functionality. With that comes customizability. And at Woodhouse, we tailor everything from a home’s interior layout to its exterior aesthetic to meet a client’s unique needs.

 

But the frame and the plan are just the beginning. Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, a timber frame home is the perfect canvas for artisan touches. Woodhouse homeowners apply their appreciation for artisan trades to even the smallest details, from fixtures to furniture. These custom-crafted, hand-finished details result in a home that’s like no other. Get inspired with these stand-out examples.

 

Mantels and Fireplaces

 

 

The Adirondacks’ storied history conjures visions of rugged, outdoor activities with plush, luxury accommodations. Handcrafted, rustic artwork is a natural fit. For example, this timber frame home in White Lake, New York sports a flora and fauna motif inside that blurs the line between functional and decorative. In the great room, a wood relief carving of a bear family peeks out from their “cave” centered over the rough-edged stone mantel.

 

Live-Edge Furniture

 

 

The organic form of live-edge wood brings a sculptural and textural dimension to furniture. In a Mooresville, North Carolina lake home by Woodhouse, a dining table and island counter with live edge detailing introduce rustic flair. But the possibilities don’t end there. In addition to countertops and tables, this subtle nod to nature can be used on frames, railings, and banisters — really anywhere you want a touch of rustic.

 

Range Hoods

 

 

A fabulous range hood has the power to not just bring much-needed function to any kitchen, but set the tone of the room. Take for example how this New York ski chalet by Woodhouse reintroduces the design of the stone fireplace in the kitchen. The hammered copper hood is framed by a moody stone surround. Two leather-topped barrels repurposed as bar stools complete the rustic, Old-World look.

 

 

Don’t miss this take on a metal hood. The layering of textured gray metal with sleek details brings together the entire look, featuring dark wood cabinets, variegated granite counters, and multicolored backsplash tiles, plus a stainless steel cooktop and oven.

 

Reclaimed Wood

 

 

Most people think of reclaimed wood as rustic, but it also has a sophisticated side. Look no further than this elegant timber frame lake home for proof. Utilized as a statement wall in the dining space, it’s equal parts rustic and refined.

 

Brick

 

 

In a home made of strong timbers and glass, brick punches up the panache with unexpected texture and geometry. Available in an array of colors and patinas, including “experienced” (similar to reclaimed), you can achieve any aesthetic you desire. In this Low Country timber frame charmer, a washed-out red brick turns a standard fireplace surround into a showstopper.

 

Glass

 

 

Windows are an iconic element in timber frame homes. Glass is what connects the timbered interiors to the breathtaking views, and a timber frame’s structural integrity enables massive swaths of glazing. The combination of glass and masterful truss design creates a moment of absolute, jaw-dropping beauty, like this scene in a Keystone, Colorado, timber frame home.

 

Stone

 

 

Stone pillars, fireplaces, and walls are a beautiful combination (and practically a must-have) in timber frame homes. For inspiration, peek into this mountain retreat in Blue River, Colorado in which the great room is anchored by a gorgeous stone hearth, creating an undeniable sense of place in the Rocky Mountains.

 

Railings

 

 

In a timber frame home, railings and banisters can be found everywhere from stairways and decks to lofts and catwalks, so why not turn them into something special? In Windham, New York, this home follows the example set by historic Adirondack homes, sporting railings crafted from textural tree branches.

 

 

Alternatively, whimsy rules the design of this stairway where carved wood squirrels scamper up the banister and half-log treads bring the great outdoors in.

 

 

To take it a different direction, ironwork is another artisan selection with history dating back centuries. To wit, this wrought iron railing system brings European elegance to life in this Ithaca, New York, timber frame home.

 

Cabinetry

 

 

Finally, cabinets are a great way to unite design elements across a house, but with an artisan touch they can do even more. Notice how the diamond lattice windows inset into cupboard doors bring a bit of Alpine European elegance to this already grand mountain lodge. It’s the ultimate uniform of refined, rugged luxury.

 

Your Masterpiece Home

Artisan touches are designed with caring attention to detail — exactly how Woodhouse builds every one of our timber frame homes. To learn more, explore our floor plans, and contact us to discuss how we can customize your dream home.