CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN YOU
TALK ABOUT THE HOME’S DESIGN AND
THE LAYOUT?
COLONIAL CONCEPTS This started out
as our Sycamore Model but modifications
were made as most homeowners have
individual ideas and perceptions. A threeseason
screened porch was added (which is
necessary); a timberframe entry was included
as the focal point of the roadside elevation;
an entryway to the three car garage was
added with storage facilities and the master
bedroom was changed to the rear elevation
with the sunroom/office reversed to the
front.
CHT CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT
INSPIRED THE OVERALL DESIGN?
CC The homeowner loved the bungalow
aspect and the overall design was very
appealing. The style was conducive to the
acreage and fit well into the environment.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN
ELEMENT IN THIS HOME?
CC The interior timberframe and the
exterior timber entry in combination with the
log home are our favorite design elements.
CHT CAN YOU OFFER ADVICE TO
READERS LOOKING TO DESIGN THEIR
OWN HOME?
CC The open concept is generally well
thought out but oftentimes the bedrooms
and storage areas are not given enough
attention. Some homeowners want to
downsize their square footage but forget
that all the rooms will also become smaller.
Will their king size bed now fit into the
smaller bedroom and is there now room
for their desired closet space? These
are important questions to keep in mind
when deliberating the size of the home.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND
SPLURGE?
CC We didn't go overboard on bathroom
fixtures but splurged on the decorative
timberframe and timber entry that added
such a general warmth to the home. Also,
a sound system throughout the house was
a must for the homeowner. - Colonial Concepts
Log & Timberframe, www.colonialconcepts.com
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