7 Timber Frames That Will Make You Want to Relax in a Hammock

At Timber Frame HQ, it is our passion and our mission to help you experience  the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. What could be more soothing than to relax in a hammock surrounded by a beautiful and strong timber frame structure?  We bring you beautiful examples from premier timber frame companies around the United States and Canada. Enjoy! 

All this space needs is a comfy hammock nestled between the shade trees! This outdoor living space has everything else- gourmet kitchen with grill, comfortable seating under the wide timber frame porch with exposed rafters, rustic stonework and accent lighting. From the teams at Texas Timber Frames,  out of Boerne, Texas.

The setting of this beautiful stone and timber frame cottage in the woods provides many opportunities for stringing up a hammock to relax in. The dark trusses are highlighted as they contrast against the light stone facade.  Created by the teams at New Energy Works Timber Framers, with offices in  New York and Oregon.

This stunning contemporary timber frame home celebrates the good life- including a grand corner of the porch to relax in a hammock. The honey-toned frame and soffit brackets contrast beautifully against the siding.  Designed and built by Mira Timber Framing of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. Photography by  Brandon Cooper, of Realpics.

Relax in a hammock and enjoy the playful architecture of this timber frame home. The unique corner bracing and charming color scheme  compliment the home’s form, and are shown off to the maximum with the glass deck railing. From Kettle River Timberworks Ltd., based in  Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.  Photo courtesy of Dom Koric Photography.

Even though this bald cypress timber frame was built as a swing set, this frame could certainly hold a wonderful hammock to relax in on a
breezy summer day. From Homestead Timber Frames, with offices in Crossville, Tennessee.

A hammock’s close cousin, this cushy sofa swing makes a great place to relax.  The swing is housed in its own beautiful pavilion with rust colored  roof and soft lighting.  If a summer evening chill sets in, just amble over to the massive wood burning fireplace nearby.  From Frameworks Plus, in Estacada, Oregon.

What a beautiful setting – this gabled timber frame home  enjoys an expansive view of the bay and mountains. The covered corner porch leads down to the terraced garden- a perfect place to relax in a hammock. From Cascade Joinery, based in Ferndale, Washington.

The lovely setting of the raised patio and manicured landscaping would make a lovely place to hang a hammock, relax and enjoy the artistic symmetry of this timber frame home in Nantucket. Another beautiful build from Bensonwood, out of Walpole New Hampshire.

We would like to say a great big thank you to all of the talented timber frame companies who shared their beautiful projects with us, and with you!