10 terrific timber homes from across the world!

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There is something iconic about a timber home that has allowed this look to persist for so long. They embody a sense of warmth and rusticity, whilst also hearkening back to simpler times. Timber makes things feel comfy, cosy, and homey, but it could use a bit of an image change from time to time. After all, not everyone wants to live in a log cabin. 

Thankfully, there are a lot of other ways to use this material. In fact, some of the most modern and sophisticated abodes we’ve seen lately are constructed out of timber. Others take on a nautical appeal, and some stand as hybrids of traditional and contemporary architecture. The point is that whatever look you’re going for, incorporating some timber into the design can provide all those wonderful associations that come along with this material whilst also keeping things fresh and interesting. Still feeling sceptical? Check out these 10 perfect timber homes!

The modern hybrid

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Some people might feel a bit wary about choosing a traditional log cabin design for their next home. Admittedly, this look can be a bit kitschy. Thankfully, there are plenty of architects who recognise this sentiment and have actively worked to create something utterly distinct as a departure from the basic timber cottage. 

Here, for example, the first floor of the house pays homage to old school styles, while the second floor is entirely mod. What a thought-provoking hybrid!

Sunset shades

Another benefit of timber is that is comes in innumerable colours and shades. This is largely due to the fact that wood itself comes from many different species of tree, and these colours are further diversified with the help of stains and other treatment techniques. 

This home emits dazzling hues of sunset pink, orange, and glowing gold.

Conciliatory courtyard

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Wooden homes certainly stand out amid urban landscapes. We can imagine what a refuge this home is to its inhabitants. 

Again, the warm glow of light on the wood offers something that the concrete jungles cannot: a kind of homeliness that is only linked to the organic.

Clean lines

This home is certainly a departure from more traditional applications of timber in architecture. Its ultramodern design features clean horizontal lines and simple shapes. 

The wood used here is paler in tone, and less expensive than other varieties. Another benefit of using timber in your home is that there are many types that range dramatically in price.

Timber family home

This contemporary family home is made of wood chosen to expertly match its natural stone walkway and surrounding fence. Features like large, bespoke windows, and pent roofs make this abode modern and sophisticated. Not to mention that it is stunning against this backdrop of blue sky.

Pent roofed cottage

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On the topic of roofs, our next home is a timber cottage that differentiates itself from others like it with the help of its stylish pent roof. Nestled in a forest clearing, this house is petite and simple whilst still maintaining some individuality in design.

Go big or go home

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For all the discussion about escaping the kitschy log cabin look in search of something more modern and sophisticated, we can’t deny that sometimes this look ought to be emulated. 

This tricked out cabin mansion, for example, is nothing short of amazing. No doubt its gabled roof and rustic timber panelling are directly inspired by a cottage look.

Nautical themed

This waterside home is made of timber in conjunction with other materials including concrete and plaster. Its colouring works wonderfully with the palette of the surrounding landscape, and its shape gives it a distinctly nautical look.

Wood and the art of symmetry

Timber has been used in homes across the world throughout the ages. Therefore, we can see variations in application from culture to culture. For example, this eco-friendly Japanese home is designed in the image of a Shinto temple, with great emphasis placed on symmetry.

Combining multiple types of timber in one

Finally, because there are so many different varieties of timber to choose from, it’s easy to mix and match! This stunning home is rich in different colours and textures, yet it is done entirely in timber without the need for paint.

Timber homes can take many forms making it a material worth considering when building a home. If you're looking to design your own home, check out this guide to constructing your dream house

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