Artisan Crafted Timber Frame Homes (Schiffer Book) [Hardcover]

Tina Skinner (Author), Jonathan Vincent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007 | Series: Schiffer Book

Explore more than 25 finely crafted timber frame homes, inside and out. Guided by floor plans, this photographic journey takes you from an overall look at the exteriors of stately, custom-built homes, through the interiors. Whether designed to be warm and cozy, or awesome and impressive, these homes are inspiring. Pass through inviting foyers to the private worlds of timber-frame home owners. The tours include towering great rooms, dream kitchens, dens and family rooms, and the inner sanctums of master suites. Enjoy views of the open construction possible with timber frame design while perched in the loft, or gaze up the length of a two-story stone chimney. Additionally, examples of a pool house, office, barn, and workshop provide ideas for other areas where the art of post and beam can be incorporated into your property.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764324861
• ISBN-13: 978-0764324864
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #658,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding idea guide, April 11, 2007

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This review is from: Artisan Crafted Timber Frame Homes (Schiffer Book) (Hardcover)

Over twenty timber frame homes are displayed, inside and out, in a photography guide which considers various options in timber frame construction and design. Examples aren't just your usual home rooms either: they include such but also pack in examples of pool houses, offices, barns, and how to incorporate the post/beam look of timber frame construction into an existing home. An outstanding idea guide results, perfect for architectural libraries and general-interest holdings alike.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Artisan crafted timber Frames, November 9, 2009

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I. Tomlinson (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artisan Crafted Timber Frame Homes (Schiffer Book) (Hardcover)

This book is essentially a coffee table picture book. Nothing more. Page after page of generally pretty good interior photos of huge timber frame "homes". Most European hotels are smaller. Very limited and superficial text - nothing new here. The chances that many of these are actually "Artisan Crafted" rather than churned out on a CNC machine seems pretty remote. And we are not told one way or another.

A misleading title and for me, disappointing. The stars are for the overall quality of the photographs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing resource!, January 23, 2008

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Robbie "bookaholilc" (Shelburne, VT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Artisan Crafted Timber Frame Homes (Schiffer Book) (Hardcover)

We've been thinking about building a post and beam house and this book was an amazing resource. Page after page of beautiful color photos and lots of floor plans. I never knew you could do so much with timber framing. If you're thinking of building a post and beam house or just want some great design ideas don't miss this one.