How to Get the Perfect Modern and Rustic Balance in Your Timber Frame Homes

Posted by TL Timber on February 26th, 2021

When you think of timber frame homes, what comes to your mind first? If you are like most people, you probably think of rustic homes. Indeed, timber frame homes in BC give off a rustic appeal that is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. It’s the kind of home that you go to when you visit the mountains or the kind of house that you sleep in ski resorts.

But did you know that you can also incorporate modern elements in your timber frame homes? If you like the benefits of timber frame homes in BC but you also want to inject a modern aesthetic into them, here are the things that you can do to create a harmonious balance between these elements:

1. Choose modern architecture

These days, you have more options when it comes to timber frame designs. You can get the help of T.L. Timber LTD to custom-make the home that will suit you. You can use a timber frame but with a modern aesthetic for your home. There is a nice juxtaposition of the timber material and the modern aesthetic, making your home striking.

2. Incorporate large glass walls

Nothing says modern homes quite like having an entire wall made out of glass. Glass walls do not just tone down the rustic appearance of a house but it also allows more light to enter into your space, making it look that much more inviting. You can have a glass wall installed on areas that overlook a nice view.

3. Introduce green and efficient features

Your home shouldn’t just be modern in appearance. It should be modern in functionality as well. Adding features that can improve the energy efficiency of your home can help you reduce electrical costs. T.L. Timber LTD can help you in adding features that will make your home easier to run.

4. Decorate with modern furniture and accessories

Take it up a notch by opting for modern pieces. Inside a timber home, everything can look heavy and dark with the tint of some timber. But you can balance that out by bringing in light-colored furniture and modern pieces.

Just make sure you don’t go too modern with the furniture. It should still blend in well with your surroundings. If it looks like something made from the future, it will just look out-of-touch with the rest of your space.

The important thing is to plan your space well. A timber home can be a good investment given its durability and its green benefits. But to make sure that you will enjoy using it, especially in this day and age when people look for modern aesthetics, try incorporating design elements that will make you like the home more and will make you want to stay there longer.

Roy Sambers is the author of this article. To know more about Log Homes Canada please visit our website: tltimber.com