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29 06, 2019

A home made of wood

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:50+00:00

A house made of wood is still a thing of beauty, as she ages and slowly returns to the earth. Even in such a state of disrepair I find myself admiring this home.

Timeless in her charm.

I doubt if future generations will feel the same about the vinyl and formaldehyde creations that are being left behind for them.

So, what do you say?

How about when we build we choose to use natural products, as much as we can.

And, let’s give plenty of thought to the designs of our homes.

We can try to reinvent the wheel and come up with the next great look… or… we can look around and discover what has been proven to be admired for centuries.

Originally posted 2016-01-21 13:51:35.

A home made of woodNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:50+00:00

29 06, 2019

Deep window sills and window seats

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:44+00:00

A deep window sill… or a window seat… is such a small inexpensive detail, but it turns an ordinary window into a place of wonder.

Originally posted 2016-01-20 15:45:22.

Deep window sills and window seatsNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:44+00:00

29 06, 2019

Regrets

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:40+00:00

Do you think the owners of this cabin ever regret the effort and expense it took to build this place?

I doubt it.

Will you regret it if you never get around to doing the same.

Originally posted 2016-01-10 18:21:48.

RegretsNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:40+00:00

29 06, 2019

Build well

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:39+00:00

The ultimate bathroom?

Or, perhaps a little less privacy than you like to have when bathing?

There is so much I admire about this image… a home made of wood wrapped in trees… and, who wouldn’t enjoy some relaxing time in a tub like that? It’s not for me… but that’s not the point… it was right for the person who built it… they visualized what they wanted… made it as wonderful as they could, and they did a great job.

A tip of the hat to them!

And, may it serve as inspiration for the rest of us.

Build well my friends.

Originally posted 2016-01-09 16:25:47.

Build wellNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:39+00:00

29 06, 2019

One step at a time

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:28+00:00

Building a log cabin, one section at a time, makes a lot of sense, and it produces a very attractive home. The simple break in this roof line adds so much to the appearance of this home.

Originally posted 2016-01-02 13:18:20.

One step at a timeNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:28+00:00

29 06, 2019

Flooring… character vs perfection

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:25+00:00

What do you think of this stone floor?
Certainly it’s very attractive.
But would it be too “textured” for your daily use?

I once encountered a woman who told me her tale of woe, how she was living in her new home and that a gap had appeared between two of her floorboards (about an eighth of inch). She told me of her frustration that her builder had not come back to repair or replace the flooring in that room because of this issue. She was pondering suing the builder and asked my opinion. My only response for her was to be thankful that only one board had such a small gap in her house, that her house contained thousand of pieces of wood whose behavior was beyond the control of the man who installed them.

It’s issues like this why so many good builders close their doors.

Originally posted 2016-01-01 17:12:07.

Flooring… character vs perfectionNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:25+00:00

29 06, 2019

The purpose of kitchen cabinets

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:19+00:00

Too cluttered?

Or, just right?

Originally posted 2015-12-30 13:58:27.

The purpose of kitchen cabinetsNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:19+00:00

29 06, 2019

A single log wall

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:09+00:00

Just having one log wall in a bathroom can change it’s whole character.

Originally posted 2015-12-26 13:08:44.

A single log wallNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:09+00:00

29 06, 2019

She is not symmetrical

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:06+00:00

Notice how the center door and window are skewed to one side of the center of this cabin… and ponder, if you will, the affect that this change has given to this log home.

I imagine the reason the builder did this was to be able to create two equal size rooms within the cabin. He ignored the urge within most of us to make the home symmetrical, which tends to make a home “formal” looking and instead created… “charming”.

Originally posted 2015-12-21 16:09:07.

She is not symmetricalNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:06+00:00

29 06, 2019

You are not the only one who wants a handmade home

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:00+00:00

One year ago I began posting here and on Facebook… the handmade house community has now passed the 50,000 mark in that short time! (this photo is what 50,000 people look like… it’s huge!)

It turns out that we are not alone… we are not just five or six people that are considered odd by the rest of the world. But rather many who want a special place to call home.

Originally posted 2015-12-19 14:45:51.

You are not the only one who wants a handmade homeNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:26:00+00:00