This timber frame great room is created by the custom, curved timber trusses, which also open the up to the window prow with amazing lake views. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

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The great room beautiful blends stone, wood, metal, and white walls to achieve a contemporary rustic style. Photos: Rodger Wade Studios, Design M.T.N Design, Timber Framing by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes

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Studio21 Architects designed this 5,000 square foot ranch home in the western suburbs of Chicago. It is the Dream Home for our clients who purchased an expansive lot on which to locate their home. The owners loved the idea of using heavy timber framing to accent the house. The design includes a series of timber framed trusses and columns extend from the front porch through the foyer, great room and rear sitting room. A large two-sided stone fireplace was used to separate the great room from the sitting room. All of the common areas as well as the master suite are oriented around the blue stone patio. Two additional bedroom suites, a formal dining room, and the home office were placed to view the large front yard.

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A striking 36-ft by 18-ft. four-season pavilion profiled in the September 2015 issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine. To read the article, go to http://www.carolinatimberworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Glass-in-the-Garden_September-2015-Fine-Homebuilding-Cover-and-article.pdf. Operable steel doors and windows. Douglas Fir and reclaimed Hemlock ceiling boards. © Carolina Timberworks

The warmth of the timber framing, stone and cream wall color add warmth to the open great room. Photo Credit: Roger Wade Studios
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Converted from an existing Tuff Shed garage, the Beech Haus ADU welcomes short stay guests in the heart of the bustling Williams Corridor neighborhood. Natural light dominates this self-contained unit, with windows on all sides, yet maintains privacy from the primary unit. Double pocket doors between the Living and Bedroom areas offer spatial flexibility to accommodate a variety of guests and preferences. And the open vaulted ceiling makes the space feel airy and interconnected, with a playful nod to its origin as a truss-framed garage. A play on the words Beach House, we approached this space as if it were a cottage on the coast. Durable and functional, with simplicity of form, this home away from home is cozied with curated treasures and accents. We like to personify it as a vacationer: breezy, lively, and carefree.

An amazing place to sit and enjoy the views of the lake. Custom lighting hangs perfectly from the traditional timber truss. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

The open dining room is lit by a rustic iron chandelier that hangs down from the timber ridge above. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

The stark white stand-alone bathtub is a focal point of this well-lit bathroom. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.
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The entryway helps set the tone for what awaits on the inside, with a timber-framed patio and a country door featuring four window panes and an old-fashioned knocker. Photo Credit: Longviews Studios, Inc

The living room sits in the middle of the great room and looks over to the kitchen. The curved timber truss above is a focal point of the space. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

Exterior of a lakeside timber frame home is inviting with custom timber trusses and quick access to the covered deck. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

Matching arched timber trusses adorn the front entry, balcony, and outdoor living space in this front view image. Multiple roof planes and a smart, modern blend of stucco, stone, and timber make this Canadian home's design, dynamic. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.