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I
t’s the stuff that fairytales are
made of — living in your dream home.
A home that speaks to you and draws
you in. As Goldilocks would say, a home that
feels “just right.”
But how do you create such a space?
What warm and welcoming qualities do
such dwellings possess? When I first be-
gan this job two years ago, I had the op-
portunity to answer those questions when
I interviewed Michaela Mahady, architect,
author and all-around happy-home expert.
Although we covered a lot of ground in that
hour-long conversation (Michaela had just
come out with her new book, Welcoming
Home, and it’s safe to say I had more than
a few questions to ask), there was one bit of
advice that really stuck with me long after
we said our goodbyes.
“When designing a house, people
should learn from their own experiences
and really trust in that,” Michaela said.
“Understanding what spaces have made us
feel most comfortable and alive in the past
is a really crucial tool that we don’t rely on
enough when planning our future homes.”
A novel concept, right? When it comes
time to design your dream home (your cus-
tom dream home, that is), why not put a little
trust in ourselves — and our most beloved
memories — for inspiration? As Michaela
explained, everyone wants to know how
their future home will feel, so if it’s molded
around your own past experiences and per-
ceptions, you can feel confident knowing
that it will feel right to you in the end.
Just ask Bob Rogers whose house (“Re-
claimed Retreat”) is featured on page 40.
Designed to mimic the look of the rustic
cabin he and his family spent summers at
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years ago, his Appalachian-style getaway in
the mountains of western North Carolina is
like living inside a beloved memory. “I love
returning to it when we’ve been away,” he
says. “Walking in the front door, smelling
the wood and seeing the incredible views,
listening to the wind whispering through
the leaves and smelling the flowers in
bloom. It just reminds us of why we built
this home, and realizing we’re really living
the dream.”
And it’s the style of home that’s created
that reality for Bob and his family, as well
as the other three families whose homes
are featured in this issue. From a modern-
meets-mountain timber home (“Past Meets
Present,” page 10), to a log lodge (“Georgia
on the Mind,” page 20), to a hybrid retreat
in Montana (“House of Harmony,” page
30), we showcase a variety of home styles
— and share expert tips and design ideas
for achieving the same look in your future
house. Still not sure what you’re looking
for? We complement our home tours with
“Style School” (page 52), which sheds light
on three popular genres of custom wood
homes. We think you’ll find something that
suits your style.
No matter the style home you decide
to build, we hope this issue will provide
you with the ideas, inspiration and expert
advice to help turn your building dreams
to reality. And remember, when it comes
to creating a home that speaks to you, no
voice should be louder than your own. So,
enjoy — and start listening.
SARA BROWN
Editor
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A Canadian retreat blends the beauty of yesterday and today.
BY STACY DURR ALBERT | PHOTOS BY HEIDI LONG

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KEEP IT SIMPLE. Choosing
a simple design and combin-
ing it with equally no-fuss
furnishings brings a calm-
ing feel to a living space. In
this room, the beautiful oak
frame lends a note of gran-
deur to the setting, while
eye-catching fabrics on sleek
furnishings add a punch of
color. “There are no electron-
ics here, just a fireplace, the
20-foot ceiling and amazing
views,” says Alan Martin.

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 Style
Secret
Just because you’re build-
ing an all-natural style home
doesn’t mean you can’t
incorporate a little color. In
fact, bursts of brightness in
the form of upholstery, area
rugs and artwork look great
against a neutral backdrop.
Just remember to keep motifs
and patterns to a minimum,
varying scales but sticking to
the same color family.

W
hen you think of wood
homes, you probably don’t
envision 18th-century villas
or castle-like exteriors. Yet if you take a
quick look at this custom wood retreat
in Fernie, British Columbia, that’s exact-
ly what you’ll find — the homeowners
wanted to create a distinctive look that
recalled the beautiful yet unassuming
charm of yesteryear.
“The outside is like an old, yet beauti-
ful castle with an understated style and
scale that fits easily into the surround-
ing environment,” says homeowner Alan
Martin. “The look is meant to be a sort
of 18th-century villa with old stone work
and rustic decor, yet with a real premium
on comfort.”
While the timber home has many
classic details, it also boasts a decidedly
modern flair inside with a minimalist
decorating approach, contemporary art-
work and updated hues.
“The mixture of modern interiors
and a more traditional wood structure
fits well with the architecture of the area,
which was once an old mining town,”
explains Stephanie Johnson, marketing
manager of PFB Custom Homes Group.
“The frame itself adds warmth and a di-
rect connection to the structures that
were prominent during mining days.”
When Alan and his wife started plan-
ning their dream retreat, creating a sense
of serenity was a priority. “We wanted our
mountain getaway to truly feel like some-
thing remote and, in the words of my
10-year-old, ‘chill.’ A timber frame home
was just the right answer,” he shares.
With 3,300 square feet of living space
PERFECT PAIRINGS
(left). Mixing materials
is a trademark of custom
wood homes, so don’t be
afraid to combine a few
of your favorite finishes
in one space. Here, glass,
drywall and stone come
together beautifully, with
Alder flooring, fir window
casings, pine tongue-and-
groove ceilings and oak
timbers creating a wonder-
ful medley of different
wood tones.

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 STORAGE SOLUTIONS. spread out over three levels, the inviting get-
Think about your hobbies
away is a perfect fit for the family. “We want-
and lifestyle when plan-
ning for storage. Since ed something extremely cozy, beautiful, yet
the Martins are avid ski- understated,” says Alan. “We built it for us
ers and outdoor enthusi- and not for the two percent of the time that
asts, careful attention was
we have friends, guests and families here.”
given to designing areas
for cold-weather gear To get the project rolling, the couple
and the like. A distinctive turned to Chuck Smith and Laura Fenniak
breezeway provides of Smith & Co. in Calgary, a talented ar-
storage space for bikes,
skis, camping gear,
chitect and interior design team dedicated
firewood and more. to designing homes that fit the lifestyle of
their clients. “After spending an initial two
hours with Chuck, he presented us a few
months later with his vision and, suffice it
to say, he nailed it,” shares Alan. “And Lau-
14 CUSTOM WOOD HOMES Style Guide Summer 2015
ra Fenniak deserves all the credit for the
interior design.”
Of course the home’s defining feature
is the gorgeous oak frame that simultane-
ously imparts a sense of old-world charm
and modern beauty. The structural frame
was created by Riverbend Timber Fram-
ing, part of the PFB Custom Homes Group,
and built by Darren Davis of AHC Group of
Burnaby. “We love the oak because it’s very
eastern Canadian in its feel even though
the home is set in the heart of the western
Rockies,” says Alan.
Another major influence in the home’s
overall style is its outdoor setting. Though
COLOR COMBINATIONS.
Keep your color palette
continuous throughout your
house, but don’t be afraid to
mix it up a bit. Here, the gray
pairs perfectly with an as-
sortment of wood tones and
is enhanced by the beauty
of the oak frame overhead.
Alder cabinetry and a tile
backsplash introduce a rich
contrast of textures.

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FINE DINING. Even in your
home’s smaller spaces, think
about incorporating a unique
design element to serve as a focal
point. In the dining room, sturdy
stone columns frame a stone
accent wall and offset oak
timbers and modern artwork.

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the property affords spectacular views
of Mount Fernie and The Three Sisters,
Chuck encouraged the couple to leave
plenty of trees on their lot. “The idea was
to create the world’s most beautiful tree
house,” recalls Alan. “It snows and rains a
lot, and it’s dark at night, so even though
we have amazing 360-degree views of sev-
eral mountain peaks, the trees and natu-
ral surroundings on the lot really com-
plete the feel of the property.”
Mixed materials also define the majes-
tic home, creating a perfect harmony of
wood, stone and drywall. The balance of
texture pays homage to the styles of yes-
terday and today, blending past and pres-
ent seamlessly together. Stone columns
and the sturdy frame recall the grandeur
of old lodges or villas, while contempo-
rary furnishings and fabrics introduce a
modern edge.
Whether they are relaxing by their
outdoor fire pit, skiing local trails, or
completing a jigsaw puzzle in their living
room, the Martin family couldn’t be hap-
pier with their home. “We’ve always loved
the mountains, and Fernie might be the
most authentic little mountain town on
the planet,” says Alan. “This house truly
is our little slice of heaven.”
EXTERIOR OPTIONS (left.) One
of the biggest benefits of custom
wood homes is they can look any
way you choose, from the inside
out. Designing a unique exterior
gives a timber home a look of dis-
tinction. Set in the heart of British
Columbia’s Western Rockies, this
3,300-square-foot retreat seam-
lessly blends with its majestic
surroundings.
SIT A SPELL (above). Pairing
ample decks and patios with inti-
mate seating areas creates instant
intimacy in your home’s outdoor
spaces. Sitting on this covered
porch, it’s easy to see why the
family often feels like they have
their own private tree house.
“In the summer, we live by our
outdoor firepit and we back onto
literally hundreds of kilometers of
biking, hiking, snowshoeing and
skidoo trails,” says Alan.
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 home
details
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,300
ARCHITECT; INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Smith & Co., 403-263-8114;
smithandcointeriordesign.com
BUILDER: AHC Group,
604-291-8156; ahc1893.com
TIMBER PROVIDER:
Riverbend Timber Framing,
888-486-2363; riverbendtf.com

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a chat with ...
STEPHANIE JOHNSON
How has the definition of
custom wood homes changed
in recent years?
I would say that today, some people are less inspired
by the strict definition of log or timber construction
than they are by the idea of incorporating
some kind of beautiful wood into their homes.
What that looks like is different for everyone, but it
has brought about the need for a term that bridges
both the log and timber worlds. So because of that,
“wood home” is a term that is trendy and maybe
more approachable.
What do you think draws people to these types
of homes?
Warmth is a big reason, but also a connection to
nature. As we become more and more driven by
electronics and we interact with so many non-organic
materials, there is something very relaxing about
coming home to wood tones and texture.
PFB CUSTOM HOMES GROUP
Many people are leaning toward houses that mix
wood with drywall, stone and conventional construc-
tion. Why do you think this trend is so prevalent?
Architectural and interior styles change over the years
and not everyone wants a full-log home, or even a full
timber frame structure. The last 15 years or so have
also seen a lot of variety in exterior cladding options
and interior finish choices. Faux stone and wood
floors, for instance, have increased in quality, giving
more people a chance to afford that look. With more
choices, homes tend to have more variety.
What factors have led to changes in the wood home
market?
Energy codes, trends and new materials all play a factor
in how choices are made today. Plus, there is a new
generation of home buyers who had different child-
hood experiences than their parents did. This can
also play a part in why they build and what they
choose to build.
For more photos, log on to
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LOG HOME

LOCAL LIVING.
If you’re going to
incorporate a mix of
materials on the outside
of your house, make
sure they’re indigenous
to the area and durable
enough to withstand
the elements.

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Georgia Details make the difference
in a mountain lodge.

on the Mind
PHOTOS BY TOM HARPER

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W
hen the owners of this home
in the Georgia highlands ap-
proached designer Michael
Grant of Modern Rustic Homes with
a vision of a European hunting lodge
with modern amenities, it was a unique
request to be sure. After making numer-
ous visits to Europe and the western part
of the United States, the homeowner
wanted to create a home that blended
Old World craftsmanship with the look of
mountain homes in Montana and Colo-
rado, focusing on smartly-scaled interior
spaces and a mix of materials. “He want-
ed it to look like the real deal,” says Grant.
And the real deal it is.
The resulting home that looks like it
grew out of the mountain landscape is
technically a log structure, characterized
by 8-by-16-inch, hand-hewn white pine
logs with French dovetail corners, as well
as timber-frame elements and indigenous
materials, most visibly stone. The home
also makes use of curved lines for the
tops of windows and doors, the loft rail-
ing, arched collar ties and steps leading
to the lodge, all intended to create archi-
tectural alliteration.
LOG LIVING (above). Use your
wood elements to pull double
duty. In this great room, the
Hemlock logs were designed
to conceal the sun shades that
retract down to block the hot
afternoon sun.
FINISHING SCHOOL (opposite).
Don’t be afraid to mix furniture
styles. Some of the pieces in this
home are family heirlooms, while
others were purchased from
local vendors. Bottom line: If the
furnishings are comfortable and
mean something to you, they’re
a good fit for your home.
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 Style
Secret
If you don’t know how to
articulate what you want to
your designer, show instead
of tell. Keep some kind of log,
whether it be hard copies
or digital, with designs and
materials that you like. Simply
look for features that speak to
you. (Veined granite counter-
tops, perhaps?). Even if you
don’t use the exact ideas,
this will give your team an
indication of what you like.

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 ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER (above). To achieve
a custom level of comfort,
think about equipping your
house with technology for
entertainment, as well as des-
ignated media spaces.
LIVING LARGE (opposite).
High ceilings almost always
work in custom wood homes,
but they’re especially ap-
propriate when you’re trying
to incorporate a window to
capture views. This house is
located in Cohutta National
Forest, so the upstairs ceilings
were kept high to be able to
take in the scenery from all
areas of the house.
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“The 8-inch-thick log walls make up
about 80 percent of the shell of the house
and feature a hand-hewn texture,” explains
Grant. “The dovetail corners help to lock the
courses of logs in place to make the struc-
ture stronger. Full log walls were also used
as partition walls between the great room
and master bedroom suite for their aesthet-
ic and sound dampening qualities.”
Altogether, the home uses 16 species of
wood. It features reclaimed and recycled
materials for both exterior and interior fin-
ishes, where appropriate, including the out-
side of the home where the elements were
a factor in the design of the house. “The
material selections for the exterior needed
to be indigenous to the area and durable
to withstand the sun and the wind from the
primarily west-facing exposure,” says Grant.
The stone for the house came from Ten-
nessee and North Georgia, and attention was
paid to the stone pattern so that it had out-
croppings to make it look more rustic and
authentic. On the main body of the house,
the roof is a synthetic “slate” (make from re-
cycled plastic), while an architectural bronze
standing seam roof was used on the porches
and dormers. Wood carriage doors were
used for the garage with forged metal details.
In the interior, reclaimed wood species
include pecky cypress, wormy chestnut,
oak barn wood, alder, aspen and hemlock.
Mushroom board was salvaged from mush-
room farms and power washed to remove
the soil and reveal a heavily textured grain
pattern before being applied to the kitch-
en, guest bedrooms and powder room.
The floors are recycled from a century-old
warehouse and were pre-finished to elimi-
nate any volatile organic compounds.
Openness characterizes the home’s lay-
out, yet the living areas are clearly distin-
guished, either with architectural details or
functional groupings. The layout allows for
a casual flow throughout the 2,036-square-
foot main level. Concentrating on visual
sightlines, Grant centered the foyer so peo-
ple entering the home see straight through
to the great room view. The loft sitting area home
also commands a view through the great
room windows, as well as a close-up of the
dramatic ceiling. “Our challenge was to de-
details
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8,500
sign the lodge to be friendly to enter into,
DESIGNER; BUILDER:
yet capture the view from as many rooms as
Modern Rustic Homes,
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inside temperature, turn on the lights and
heat up the hot tub. There’s also a state-of-
the-art media system and a home theater
with advanced optics and sound, complet-
ing the old-meets-new feel in this striking
Georgia home.
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a chat with ...
MICHAEL GRANT
Why do you think people are
drawn to custom wood homes?
Custom wood homes immedi-
ately engage your senses. Everything around you has
texture and pattern and is layered in color. Even the in-
consistencies of wood grain and knots make it more
interesting. Now add to that the exchange of spaces
with varying ceiling heights, room sizes and furniture.
Oh, and don’t forget about comfort. In a custom wood
home everything is touchable. You can put your feet
up on the furniture without that feeling of impropriety.
What is your favorite style feature in this home?
Wild Turkey Lodge has a classic balance of space,
scale and detail. Craftsmanship is everywhere. This
is demonstrated in the metal handrails going up the
MODERN RUSTIC HOMES
staircase, in the hand-scribed treads expertly bolted
to the single log stringer, to the graceful arch of the
timber frame collar ties overhead. You see evidence
of pride in workmanship. The construction is honest;
there’s no hiding poor construction behind drywall.
What do people need to consider before deciding
on reclaimed materials for their home?
Pay attention to what you select to be sure it’s ap-
propriate for the application you desire. If you have a
material that is valued for it’s patina, such as what we
see with rusted metals, or perhaps old heavy beams
or rafters, do protect these from abrasion in order to
maintain the look. Also, highly textured materials like
rough-sawn barnwood is best used where you are not
likely to be putting your hands on it.
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HYBRID HOME

COME TOGETHER. To create an

organic, added-to-over-time aes-
thetic, a collection of buildings
connected by hallways and breeze-
ways instead of one large home is
a unique approach. This home, for
example, “looks as though it’s been
there for a hundred years,” says
George Klemens of Timberbuilt.

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Harmony
Rustic and refined elements come together
to create this Montana masterpiece.

BY SUZANNA LOGAN | PHOTOS BY AUDREY HALL

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n Montana’s aptly named Para-
dise Valley, once the only entrance
to Yellowstone National Park, elk,
deer and bison still roam across grassy
plains. Behind them, snow-capped
cliffs rise dramatically into a big Mon-
tana sky. It’s one of Mother Nature’s
greatest masterpieces.
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And so it is fitting that Don and
Kendra Hilton’s vacation retreat — a
work of art in its own right — is rooted
in this spectacular setting.
Wanting to reflect the home’s natu-
ral landscape and pay homage to their
three decades spent in Las Vegas, the
couple settled on a style Kendra calls
“rustic elegance.” Inside the timber hy-
brid, luxurious touches like shimmer-
ing mosaic tiles and gleaming granite
countertops sit alongside rusted, cor-
rugated steel ceilings and reclaimed
barn doors. Daring juxtapositions
without a doubt, but a gamble the cou-
ple was willing to make.
 STYLE TO SCALE. “The hallway is
the connecting link from the main
home to the private master suite, so
we brought the ceilings way down to
give it a more confined, intimate feel,”
Klemens says. To accomplish this in
your home, add timber accents to your
hallway’s ceilings, but keep the space
airy with plenty of windows.

“We knew it would all work together
in the end,” Don says. “The home has
an artistic, creative presence about it,”
he continues — thanks to the talented
minds that created the 6,000-square-foot
structure, a mix of timbers and structur-
al insulated panels. The home’s design
team included George Klemens and Bri-
an Kempisty of Timberbuilt and interior
designer Catherine Lane of Catherine
Lane Interiors.
“It all started with George doodling
on a napkin,” Kendra says. “In one sit-
ting, he got our whole floor plan out of
our heads, sketched it out and that is vir-
tually what we built.”
The resulting three-bedroom, five-
bathroom house is a collection of build-
ings with a simple, evolved-over-time ver-
nacular. “We wanted something that was
respectful of the landscape,” Kempisty
says. A stone-encased master suite served
as the starting point of the design. “It
calls to mind the old stone houses that
still dot the landscape,” Klemens says. A
wood-plank walkway leading to the ga-
rage and guest apartment continues the
exterior’s old-west aesthetic. Less than a
ROOM WITH A VIEW (above
left), Leave bedroom windows
uncovered to usher in natural
light and all-natural views.
SIZE IT DOWN (opposite).
To make an open great room
feel personal, plan for a number
of seating areas to be located
throughout the large space.
Further define each grouping
with a rug and light fixture
overhead.

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 THE BIG FINISH. Focus
on finishes, like these
barstools and hand-blown
glass pendants that add
a pop of color to the other-
wise neutral space. “We
wanted to create a focal
point, which is why we
chose the red to contrast
against the darkness of
the kitchen cabinetry and
stone,” Lane says.

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 Style
Secret
You want your pets to be
comfortable in your new
custom home, so remember
to consider them when choos-
ing your fabrics and textiles.
The best upholstery fabric for
pet owners is typically pat-
terned or evenly textured with
a tight-weave in darker colors
and washable synthetics.
Obviously, it’s helpful to select
textiles that are not easily
scratched or snagged by pet
claws, and that can be easily
wiped or brushed to remove
soil and pet hair.

hundred yards away, a series of origi-
nal barns stand sentinel over the new
homestead.
Inside, an abundance of wood
keeps the interiors appropriately rus-
tic. “We have oversized Douglas fir
beams, wire-brushed oak floors, wal-
nut and sapele cabinetry, alder trim
and old barn wood; it’s an awesome
combination,” Don says. A stone wall
in the kitchen and oversized stone fire-
natural feel of the space.
To balance the earthy elements, the
couple relied on a luxurious mix of
finishes and furnishings. Fabrics rich
in texture and color permeate the in-
teriors. A chenille sofa with snakeskin
accents, velvet-upholstered armchairs
and red leather barstools with nail
head trim all feature prominently in
the main living areas, adding a touch
of glamour. Throughout, plaster walls
delicate hand-blown glass fixtures and
intricate, large-scaled chandeliers with
onyx stone help define seating areas
and give off a golden glow.
But beyond the elements both rus-
tic and refined, it is the picture-perfect
views that are the home’s pièce de ré-
sistance. “The sunrises, the wildlife,
the sunsets — they’re all just amazing,”
Don says. “I used to collect pictures of
nature, but now we have the best art-

place in the great room reinforce the evoke old-world opulence. Overhead, work outside of our windows.”

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VANITY FAIR.
Turn your power
room into a virtual
tiny jewel box by
combining unex-
pected finishes like
the cascading wall of
shimmering marble
and onyx tiles paired
with snakeskin wall
covering. The whim-
sical, hand-blown
sconces complete
the stylish scene.

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 a chat with ...
GEORGE KLEMENS
TIMBERBUILT

What was the main thing the homeowners and

design team were striving for when they decided
to create this custom house?
Kendra and Don originally had their hearts set on a
10,000-square-foot home, but I suggested something
much smaller to keep it appropriate within the landscape.
Because we built lots of volume into the house, we didn’t
need as much floor space to give it plenty of elbow room.
We wanted to prove that you could build a beautiful house
but still be environmentally-friendly in the process.

What is the benefit of this kind of build — combining

timbers and SIPs?
Besides the energy savings, there is a lot less field labor
and a lot less waste on the job site because all of the
window and door cut outs are done in the factory. For
us,“hybrid” is all about combining timbers and SIPs to cre-
ate the most energy-efficient building envelope available.

No matter the style, why do you think people are

drawn to wood homes?
There is certainly an aesthetic element to it, but living in a
wood home is a lifestyle. It isn’t about having a shinier home
than the next guy; it’s about nature, being environmentally
respectful and seeing the bigger picture.

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home
details
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,000

DESIGNER, TIMBER PROVIDER:

Timberbuilt, 716-337-0012;
timberbuilt.com
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Catherine Lane Interiors,
406-222-7166

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MIXED MATERIALS

Reclaimed Retreat
Mixed materials paired with modern amenities
create a one-of-a-kind home in North Carolina.

PHOTOS BY MIKE BELLEME

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RAISE THE ROOF. Take your home’s
location into account when deciding on
roofing. “This house is located in a virtual
rain forest with an average of 87 inches
of rain each year,” says Allen Halcomb of
MossCreek. ”Because of this, long roof
overhangs were incorporated to keep the
house dry. Plus, the deep roofs comple-
ment the Appalachian style of the house.”

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 Style
Secret
If you have some extra time
on your hands (the Rogers’
build took approximately
two years), use that time to
cultivate interior furnishings
that will complement the
look of your home. Putting
that added effort into finding
decor, finishing materials and
fixtures will help achieve a co-
hesive look throughout. “Our
travels took us from Florida
to Montana to Michigan and
Georgia, collecting various
pieces along the way,” says
Bob Rogers. “The end result
is very ‘mountain log cabin
cozy,’ and although the design
combines rustic and luxurious
elements, it looks and feels
great together.”

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EAT-IN KITCHEN (above).
Even in the most spacious of
homes, consider an eat-in din-
ing space instead of a formal
dining room. Keep the style co-
hesive by choosing wood tones
and fabrics that work in both
the kitchen and eating area.
WORK WITH WOOD
(opposite). In a custom house
that’s dedicated to wood, don’t
be afraid of using too much of
it. In this space, for example, all
of the hues match, serving as a
neutral background for books,
photos and family heirlooms.
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W
hen it comes to how Bob
and Carol Rogers decided
to build their dream retreat
in the mountains of North Carolina,
their story isn’t out of the ordinary.
Their custom home, on the other hand,
is exactly that.
Like many wood-home lovers, some
of Bob and Carol’s fondest memories
lead back to summer vacations spent with
their family. “We’d always been attracted
to the ambiance of old rustic log cabins,
so we would often look for one available
to rent,” says Bob, “and one summer
we stayed in a charming little cabin, lo-
cated right near the Smoky Mountains.
The name of the cabin was ‘Dogwood
Lodge.’ We all fell in love with it, and ever
since the kids requested we stay there ev-
ery time we went back to the mountains.”
Constructed from reclaimed logs,
timbers and siding, it was that cabin that
started the dream, and was ultimately the
inspiration behind their one-of-a-kind-
home built years later. “We knew then
if we ever had the opportunity to have a
second home, it would be a cabin similar
to the Lodge in the mountains of west-
ern North Carolina.”
That dream became a reality in 2005,
when property searching in Cashiers,
North Carolina, led them to the ideal
piece of land for their own 4,800-square-
foot mountain getaway. Located on top
of a ridge in a community called Moun-
taintop, the property looks out over a val-
ley toward Whiteside Mountain, which
creates the backdrop for the incredible
views out the rear of the home.
To create a home that rivaled the beau-
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ty of the location, Bob and Carol tapped
into their longtime love of rustic cabins.
“We knew we wanted an architectural style
that combined the use of reclaimed or an-
tique logs, timbers, bark siding, twig accent-
ing, and hand-cut stone as if it were built by
carpenters and stone masons in the 1800’s,”
explains Bob. They also wanted to include
modern amenities, such as a luxurious mas-
ter bath and bedroom, a chef’s kitchen and
a temperature-controlled wine room.
At this point, they knew they needed
to find the right architectural firm to cap-
ture their vision for the home. After doing
some pretty exhaustive research, says Bob,
all roads led to MossCreek Design out of
Knoxville, Tennessee. “After meeting with
the firm’s president and principal, Allen
Halcomb, and spending just two days in
the preliminary design process, he nailed
it,” says Bob. “We were on our way.”
The finished home has a “Southern
Appalachian mix of materials, placed on
top of an Old Tahoe style lodge,” explains
Halcomb. “This allows the homeowners
to have one-level living with the master su-
tie on the main level.”
The rest of the house features three
other bedrooms, five baths and plenty of
outdoor space with lots of entertaining
room, but the look of the house is what re-
ally steals the show. “The materials used for
this home range from poplar bark siding to
rhododendron railings, mushroom board
walls to natural stone,” says Halcomb. “The
mix of materials paired with the unique de-
sign makes this house a real stunner.”
“I would have to say that the favorite
thing about our home is just returning to
it when we’ve been away,” says Bob. “Walk-
ing in the front door, smelling the wood
and seeing the incredible views, listening
to the wind whispering through the leaves
and smelling the flowers in bloom — it just
reminds us of why we built this home, and
realizing we’re really living the dream.”
FIRE STARTER (above.) If you
have the space — and budget
— to incorporate a fire feature
into your design, it’s a great
way to turn an outdoor space
into a year-round room. Stacked
6- to 10-inch-thick natural stone
makes the Rogers’ outdoor fire-
place an instant focal point.
PERFECT MATCH (opposite,
top). Add further interest to
your house by mixing materials
in each individual room. In the
Rogers’ bedrooms, reclaimed
log veneer with chinking pairs
perfectly with the warm walnut
flooring.
SPECIAL SPACES (opposite,
top). When creating your design,
think about hobbies and activi-
ties that could dictate the need
for a special space in your plan.
Here, a light-filled spot next to a
huge window proved to be the
perfect place for a chess table
and stools.
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 ALL IN THE DETAILS
(opposite). In addition to wood
finishes, other details in your
home will set the tone for the
space. “A lot of the home’s
interior design accents were
done by artisans from across
the country,” says Bob.
“The stamped-copper farm-
house sink and kitchen hood
came from an artisan in Oregon.
The etched-glass in the front
door has a pattern of falling
leaves, and the twig chandeliers
throughout the house came
from Pennsylvania. It’s an ec-
clectic mix that works together.”

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
(right). If you’d like to feature
a unique design detail in just
one area of your home, don’t
overlook the staircase. Here, tier
poles and rhododendron twigs
bring eye-catching appeal to this
very visual design element. Plus,
the robust use of wood makes
the stairway extra sturdy.

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ALLEN HALCOMB
Why do you think people are
drawn to wood homes?
If you think about it, all of
our ancestors lived in wooden homes, so it stands
to reason that there is some kind of programmed
response in humans to find comfort within the
confines of a sturdy, wooden structure. And the
greatest thing about building that sturdy, wooden
structure is that when it’s complete, it isn’t really an
end point at all. In fact, it’s just a starting point to
begin a whole new style of living.
When you’re designing a house, do you need to take
the building medium into consideration?
Yes. For example, in our case we design all of our
projects with the DNA of a house that can be built as
log, timber frame or hybrid. This is part of what gives
MOSSCREEK
them their unique look. The distinctive massing of
these type homes lend themselves well to expressive
surface materials. The house itself has to have enough
commanding presence to be successfully decorated
with daring materials.
In your opinion, is the “mixed material” look
gaining in popularity?
Yes, the “mixed materials” style is continuing to
gain popularity since we created it 15 years ago. The
concept is that you’re combining materials that don’t
ordinarily go together into a carefully crafted presenta-
tion. You might include elements of a Canadian fishing
lodge with elements from an Appalachian cabin; or
elements from an Adirondack camp with a Colorado ski
lodge. As you might imagine, it takes an artful designer
to make these homes look beautiful.
home
details
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,800
ARCHITECT; DESIGNER: MossCreek,
800-737-2166; mosscreek.net
BUILDER: Stuart Construction
Company, 704-743-2063
EXTERIOR LOG PROVIDER: Antique
Cabins & Barns, 888-941-9553;
antiquecabinsandbarns.com
MATERIAL PROVIDER:
Appalachian Antique Hardwoods,
877-817-7758; aahardwoods.com
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 FAR LEFT: Heidi Long photo; LEFT: James Ray Spahn photo; OPPOSITE: Roger Wade photo
HISTORIC CHARM (above). Designing a rustic retreat
gives a nod to historic style. Combining materials and
finishes (like the wood-board walls and log walls shown
here) gives the home an authentic vintage feel because
it looks like it has been added on to over time.

SOOTHING STYLE (left). Choosing contemporary

furnishings in calming hues provides an unexpected
contrast in an otherwise warm and rustic space.

TAKE ON TRADITION (opposite). Traditional homes,

no matter the construction style, tend to keep things
classic, featuring materials like wood or shake siding,
stone chimneys and simple wood accents.

Style School
The facts behind three of the most popular wood home styles.

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E
very house has a style. Some-
times it has two or more, thanks
to renovations, add-ons and
new eclectic materials. In the custom
wood-home market this is especially
true, due to the virtually unlimited
aesthetic options — and that’s without
even thinking about the possibilities
that come from mixing and matching
looks and styles.
“The amazing thing about wood
homes is that they aren’t limited to any
particular style,” says Dwight Smith of
Hamill Creek Timber Homes. “Really,
this is the true beauty of wood — it
can be manipulated and made to fit
perfectly with any design, allowing the
client to decide the amount of wood
they wish to showcase throughout the
home and the style of home they wish
to build.”
WHAT HOME
SUITS YOUR STYLE?
When you set out to design your cus-
tom home, your designer or architect
will most likely begin with a broad
field of view, asking specific questions,
such as what type of environment you
wish to live in, the colors and textures
you’re drawn to, and what kind of
light qualities make you feel most at
home, explains Jeremy Bonin of Bo-
nin Architects. “From there, we can
more easily decide if we should turn
to reclaimed or hewn timbers for a cli-
ent seeking an aged feel, or perhaps
exposed steel connections and lami-
nated beams for a more contempo-
rary design.”
So once you’ve expressed your de-
sign desires for your future home and
decided what you’d like to build, what
elements will reflect that style?
Traditional. Traditional styles are
the most difficult to characterize since
wood homes, with their rich history
and time-tested materials, are inher-
ently traditional. With that said, a home
that is designed to showcase the wood
and overhead beam work falls into the
traditional category, Bonin explains.
“A home that genuinely celebrates the
craftsmanship of the frame, with planed
timbers or edge detailing, is celebrating
the history and traditional elements of
a wood home.”
Modern. Modern and contemporary
homes are increasing in popularity, and
it stands to reason — the clean lines of
a simpler design lend themselves to the
sleek, no-fuss feel of these cool, calm-
ing homes. “A lot of the more modern
homes feature engineered timbers
(glue laminated beams), exposed steel
connections, sleek flooring materials
and other finishing details that comple-
ment and work in harmony with the
wood, without taking away from it.”
Rustic. Rustic homes are often char-
acterized more by the wood finishes in
the home than the style of the structure
itself. “Many of the rustic or mountain
homes we’re seeing feature roughly-
dressed local timbers with wane or bark
edging,” says Bonin. “These finishes
are often emphasized by clean joinery,
a simple framing system and comple-
mentary finishing materials, such as
wood floors, stonework and rustic sid-
ing, throughout the home.”
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STYLE STUDY
HOME TYPES
Another benefit of custom wood homes is that there are already a number of standard styles
to choose from. Here’s a look at a few of the most popular wood home genres and what
you need to know to create the same look in your future house.

ADIRONDACK – CAMP STYLE

Cindy Theide photo

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T
he early adopters of Adiron-
dack style weren’t exactly
roughing it. Their Great
Camps, as the 19th-century structures
were dubbed, were indeed great in
every way imaginable. But there was
also something very grounded and ac-
cessible about these homes, and that
resided in their ability to harmonize
with nature. Adirondack style draws
from a number of influences (the Brit-
ish Arts and Crafts movement, Ameri-
can Craftsman style and even Swiss
chalet design), though there’s one
consistent element: “Its influences are
varied, and Adirondack style can be
a whole host of things, but basically
there’s a reliance on using indigenous
materials,” says Douglas J. Lafferty, an
architect in Saratoga Springs, New
York. That means nothing manmade
— natural stone and lots of wood.
Not necessarily just wood walls, but
also birch bark as siding and wallpa-
per, huge timbers or exposed trusses,
and twig railings. “The use of natural
materials, with their imperfections,
creates perfection itself,” says Robbin
Obomsawin, author of The Adirondack
Cabin and construction manager for
Beaver Creek Log Homes in Oneida,
New York.
Other hallmarks of the Adirondack
look are cedar or slate shingled roofs,
large overhangs, porches, and small
and simple windows because large
panes of glass weren’t available back
in the 1800s. (Contemporary designs
usually incorporate mores glass in the
structures, according to Lafferty.)
An Adirondack floor plan is cen-
tered around a great room with a vault-
ed ceiling. “There was always a large
room with fireplace, and often, in a
Great Camp, there’d be a formal din-
ing room, with bedrooms on the sec-
ond floor,” explains Lafferty.
Creating the look was just as much
about decor as it was design, and twig
furniture and elements inside were
plentiful, as were bear rugs (black
bears) and mounted trophy heads —
basically woodsy things you’d find in
the Adirondacks.
“It was such an eclectic look,” adds
Obomsawin. “They used leftovers from
their other houses and things they col-
lected from all over the world. It gave
their vacation homes personality and
incredible character.”

GET
THE
LOOK
To get the Adirondack look, search for
natural furnishings like this Birch Pedes-
tal table from Hudson Furniture (hudson
furnitureinc.com). A large area rug with a
pop of red, much like this Timber Ridge
design from Capel Rugs (capelrugs.com),
features deep, rich colors, perfect for
covering your great room floor and com-
plementing the wood in your home.

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APPALACHIAN STYLE
A
s shelter goes, there’s noth-
ing that shouts out “rugged
individualism” more than
the Appalachian-style home, with its
hand-hewn, rough-edged log exterior,
and thick gray chinking that held fast
against the harsh frontier elements. It
is, after all, the architectural style that
immediately evokes thoughts of the
American can-do spirit, pioneers and
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Davy Crockett, with its roots going back
to the German and Scotch-Irish immi-
grants who settled in the Shenandoah
Valley and Appalachian Mountains in
the early 1700s.
Today, the Appalachian style re-
mains popular with wood-home aficio-
nados, so much so that there are several
log home manufacturers that specialize
exclusively in it. These companies strive
James Ray Spahn photo
to create a product that people still per-
ceive as original and authentic, even
though it’s manufactured with new
technologies and new machines.
That doesn’t mean that homeown-
ers are looking to exactly recreate the
smallish, squared-up version typically
seen in coffee table books on Ameri-
cana. The modern take on this style
does feature the requisite flat-sided logs
 THE CRAFT OF CHINKING

GET
THE
LOOK
F&E Schmidt photo

C
hinking is a key ingredient to the
Appalachian architectural style.
Decades ago — before the advent
of milled logs and tightly-sealed construc-
tion — the application of chinking (es-
sentially, a mortar sealant) was necessary
because the dovetailed notching resulted
in logs being separated horizontally by
several inches. Today, synthetic chinking
fills the same purpose with better sealing
characteristics and less maintenance.
Chinking in modern wood homes
is primarily an accent option, at least in
milled log homes. Handcrafted log homes
are made with full logs that are not pre-
cut, and the most popular joinery method
is by the use of a “filler” or “backer” in
the spaces between the logs, covered with
chinking material.
Melanie Harvey, who owns a milled
log home, believes the chinking used in
their home adds contrast. “If you have too
much wood in a room, I think it makes it
dark,” she says. “The chinking actually
brings your eye to the logs.”
There are two types of chinking
customers says Perma-Chink Marketing
Manager Nadia O’Hara. One type likes
the chink-style home and chooses colors
in traditional mortar or white. The other
type also likes chinking, but doesn’t want
it to stand out. “This client might even
prefer the chinking to blend with the wall
by choosing colors to match the stain,”
she says.
Many companies have recently added
new chinking colors to their offerings,
highlighting natural hues, such as beige Authentic, hand-
and stone. “The majority of our custom- made lanterns lend
ers use the same color of chinking for the themselves to the
interior and exterior,” says O’Hara. “Many Appalachian style.
also use darker colors for the exterior and Use lanterns like this
lighter for the interior.” A paint is also Hand Wrought Wall
available that can be used to change the Lantern from Historic
color of existing chinking. Housefitters Co.
Not all homes use chinking through- (historichousefitters.
out, though. “I see a lot of homes, espe- com) on table tops
cially the round logs/chinkless style on the or as sconces either
West Coast, where chinking is used inside inside or outside
only,” O’Hara says. your home.

held together by chinking, as well as the
half-dovetail corners, which provide the
interlocking strength of the house. But
instead of a tiny structure, today’s Appa-
lachian log home is likely to be bigger,
less square and more complicated than
its historic predecessor — steep roofs,
gable ends and lots of glass. Also, many
companies now offer what is referred
to as the V-notch log profile, which is
flat and chinked on the exterior but
provides a full exposed timber on the
inside. This leaves only a small V-groove
where the logs come together, rather
than lines of chinking.
Besides the historic look, the style
offers other benefits. Homeowners get
the advantage of longer logs — up to 40
feet in length — when opting for hand-
hewn timbers, which means homeown-
ers can have rooms with massive logs
without breaks in the exterior log struc-
ture. The half-dovetail joinery enables
90-degree corners and is a structural
component of the house, while the
chinking provides both aesthetic ap-
peal and a built-in waterproof sealant.

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 GET
THE
LOOK

LEFT: Scroll-sawn railings are a signature

charasteristic of chalet-style houses,
as well as balconies, wide rooflines and
deep roof overhangs.

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T
he standard description of a
chalet — at least according
to Merriam-Webster — is “a
wooden Swiss dwelling with uncon-
cealed structural members and a wide
overhang at the front and sides.”
Most chalet-style homes can trace
their roots back hundred of years to Eu-
rope, making it one of the oldest and
most popular styles of wood-home de-
sign. The Scandinavian style originates
from traditional lake houses of Eastern
OPPOSITE & ABOVE, LEFT: Heidi Long photos
with carvings and cutouts. The differ-
ence in the two styles is in the pitch
of the roof lines, which developed be-
cause of climate differentiation.
The first style features a high-pitched
roof (7/12 pitch). This chalet was built
on the plains and valleys of Switzerland
to quickly shed rainwater. This A-frame
style of home was introduced to post-war
America when architect Andrew Geller
rolled out the design as part of his col-
lection of weekend cabins. It caught on
shallow roof pitch allowed snow to ac-
cumulate and serve as insulation from
the cold temperatures. This “cold roof”
system is recreated today with layered
roof materials and venting warm air
from under the roof to prevent the
snow from melting and refreezing at
the overhangs.
Most companies have standard cha-
let plans that include both the styles
of roof lines, provide views and offer
a great use of space. The once-simple

Finland and even Russian style dachas.
It typically depicts steep rooflines to
shed the snow, hand-carved details in
woodwork, and clever form-follows-
function design to efficiently use logs
and load-bearing elements.
There are two basic chalet styles —
each is simplistic in construction, made
of rough wood, and often decorated
fast — it was easy to build and the inte-
rior provided room for a loft and lots of
glass on the gable ends.
The second type of chalet was built
for the mountains and had a low roof
(4/12 pitch) with long horizontal
beams and shingles and wide overhangs
that protected galleries, balconies and
stairways from the ice and snow. The
architecture has, over the years, been
modified from basic roof lines to in-
clude dormers, upper-level loft exterior
balconies and an abundance of win-
dows to provide natural light to every
room in the house. Standard charac-
teristics include scroll-sawn railings and
fascia, a two-story balcony, a strong wide
roofline and deep overhangs.

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T
he style of your home may be set, but the
structure won’t feel like home without
those just-right finishes and furnishings.
Finishing materials such as furniture,
flooring and window treatments are necessary to
give your home the warmth and familiarity you de-
sire. As you’re dog-earring the pages of your favorite
catalogs, trying to decide which great new find to buy,
consider these three tips for long-lasting, attractive
decor, and then refer to our comprehensive Resource
Guide to get started.
DURABILITY DUE DILIGENCE
To get the most bang for your buck, make sure you
choose pieces or materials that are appropriate for the
specific application you have planned. Kitchens, for
example, are high-traffic areas; lesser-quality flooring
options will likely show wear and tear more quickly
than a material like tile, which is both long lasting,
easy to replace and often masks imperfections with
full color through the base of the tile. The same goes
for upholstery: Kids plus silk is an easy recipe for di-
saster, so swathing your sofa in a less-delicate fabric
would be a smart idea.
ACT NEUTRAL
Incorporating color into your home may seem daunt-
ing; with so many to choose from, how can you find
the perfect mix to complement each other and your
wood? Your best bet: Anchoring the room with tradi-
tional, neutral-colored pieces, and letting the accent
pieces do the heavy lifting. Plus, updating items such
as throws and pillows every so often for a fresh look
is far less expensive than trying to update major furni-
ture pieces at the same frequency.
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SUSTAINABLE STYLE
Green materials are everywhere these days. But what
constitutes being “green”? For starters, check for any
pertinent certification, e.g., Forest Stewardship Coun-
cil for sustainable wood products. If it’s important to
you, make sure that no harmful chemicals were used
to finish the piece, such as formaldehyde-infused
particle board in cabinetry or paints with high lev-
els of volatile organic compounds, to prevent com-
promising your indoor air quality. Another option:
Support local artisans by picking up pieces close to
home, effectively saving on shipping and subsequent
18-wheeler gas guzzling in the process.
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ings are necessary to set the
aesthetic tone for your home.
Take your time looking for items
that suit your style while being
durable and long-lasting.

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Joe Holbert
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