Rustic barn home in rural Vermont. This small frame was expanded with the use of shed roof extensions. The timbers come from 12 different vintage barns across the United States and Canada.

This Garage Guesthouse was born when my wife and I built a new home and I realized that it was perfect except for one thing: I really wanted and needed a space of my own. That, and a good friend once told me that if one could ever justify the cost of a Guest House, we and our guests would prefer the arrangement. And so was born a simple, yet attractive, highly energy-efficient 18' x 22' timber framed Garage/Workshop with an upstairs that currently serves as a Guest House--but could also be a studio, home office, or Airbnb. The White Oak timber frame is enclosed by highly efficient pre-cut structural insulated panels, and is heated and cooled by a Mitsubishi split unit. We plan to offer this as a timber frame kit in the coming year--please give Eric Morley a call for more information. Photo copyright 2017 Carolina Timberworks

Fireplace, timber, stone
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This bedroom sits nestled comfortably behind the kitchen. A window by the bed provides a great view to the surrounding land.
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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.

This modern rustic living room has timber trusses and a large stone fireplace with beautiful expansive views.
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The entry to this home boasts a timber frame porch that stretches the length of the home's front. A heavy timber truss on the second level makes for an eye-catching accent.

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Reclaimed hand hewn timber © Carolina Timberworks
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The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

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A hidden refrigerator and vent hood balance the modern kitchen features. Photos: Rodger Wade Studios, Design M.T.N Design, Timber Framing by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes

Weathered Antique reclaimed wood ceiling paneling in cool silvered gray tones with natural color variation covers the full vaulted ceiling of this rustic modern farmhouse living room, while Weathered Antique Timber trusses in matching dark gray-brown tones frame the soaring space above the gable window wall. Both products sourced directly from 19th and early 20th century barns, their unique sawn faces and naturally aged patina create a cohesive whole-ceiling material story that new materials simply cannot replicate. The Weathered Antique line from Manomin brings a darker, moodier aesthetic with a timeless feel that anchors dramatic spaces like this one. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner, Manomin Resawn Timbers has been helping people discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood since 2002. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message.

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Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services. Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. The exposed beams, and log accents makes this bathroom the perfect place to soak the day away. Hamilton, MT

This unique Old Hampshire Designs timber frame home has a rustic look with rough-cut beams and tongue and groove ceilings, and is finished with hard wood floors through out. The centerpiece fireplace is of all locally quarried granite, built by local master craftsmen. This Lake Sunapee area home features a drop down bed set on a breezeway perfect for those cool summer nights. Built by Old Hampshire Designs in the Lake Sunapee/Hanover NH area Timber Frame by Timberpeg Photography by William N. Fish

Large windows allow for a generous amount of natural light to flow into this handsome timber frame living room. A spacious layout allows ample room for movement.