This massive timber frame great room showcases a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and large windows. Photo credit: James Ray Spahn
Huge mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a media wall and white walls

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Mid-sized mountain style galley ceramic tile utility room photo with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, brown walls and a stacked washer/dryer

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

Natural stone tiles in the shower basin, on the bath floor and accented up on the walls and ceiling make this bathroom a true natural retreat. Also, features a wall mounted toilet, frame-less glass shower door, and rain shower head. A great bath to enjoy after a long day on the slopes. Tim Stone Photo

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Kitchen - transitional light wood floor kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Douglas Fir © Carolina Timberworks
Patio kitchen - mid-sized rustic backyard stone patio kitchen idea in Charlotte with a gazebo

Living room - traditional formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in St Louis with white walls and a standard fireplace

Living room - transitional living room idea in Chicago

Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)

Exterior siding from Prodema. ProdEx is a pre-finished exterior wood faced panel. Stone veneer from Salado Quarry.
Huge modern two-story mixed siding flat roof idea in San Francisco

photo by Roger Wade
Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel with a roof extension

Eat-in kitchen - country galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

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.

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Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash and black appliances

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.

Welcome to the essential refined mountain rustic home: warm, homey, and sturdy. The house’s structure is genuine heavy timber framing, skillfully constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Distressed beams and posts have been reclaimed from old American barns to enjoy a second life as they define varied, inviting spaces. Traditional carpentry is at its best in the great room’s exquisitely crafted wood trusses. Rugged Lodge is a retreat that’s hard to return from.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

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Mountain style wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase photo with wooden risers

Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Exterior Body Color : Dorian Gray SW 7017 Exterior Accent Color : Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 Exterior Trim Color : Accessible Beige SW 7036 Exterior Timber Stain : Weather Teak 75% Stone by Eldorado Stone Exterior Stone : Shadow Rock in Chesapeake Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Garage Door Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Exterior Siding by James Hardie Product : Hardiplank LAP Siding Exterior Shakes by Nichiha USA Roofing by Owens Corning Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Deck by Westcoat