Timber Framing Quiz | What Styles Appeal to You?

THE ATF TIMBER STYLE QUIZ

What Do You Really Want? The design is very subjective and influenced by many factors including your personality and identity. This guide will define some examples of timber frame styles, give you an adjective-noun screening exercise, and ask you some quick questions to help you define the overall look and feel of your future project.

Your values are reflected in your project. If you do some introspection into what you stand for, you will find that many of the adjectives used to describe yourself can be applied to your timber framing project.

STEP 1: INTROSPECTION

Read through the following list of nouns and adjectives aloud or by silently scanning each word, and try to be non-judgmental in your reading. Use a stream-of-consciousness approach, so that you let the words be simply registered but not thought about. Mark the words you like. It’s important to do this BEFORE EVEN LOOKING at step #2 to avoid incomplete results. Try to finish this step in less than 2 minutes!

Secure
Smooth
Open
Country
Shelter
Country
Vibrant
Helpful
Stable
Unshakable
Worn
Sparse
Folksy
Hardworking
Territorial
Soft Profiles
Light
Well-Meaning
Low
Heavy
Collection
Clean
Modest
Cozy
Rugged
Curvy
Edgy
Generous
Horizontal
Stout
Popular
Surprise
Functional
Angular Form
Rough
Tastefull
Meticulous
Uncomplicate
Sprawling
Strong
Casual
Minimal
Straight
Rusty
Controlled
Airy
Farward
Unpredictable
Homey
Thoughtful
Spontaneous
Homestead
Seafaring
Secure
Inoffensive
Sleek
Prairie
Nautical
Cautious
Arched
New
Welcoming
Maritime
Simple
Graceful
Modern
Country
Eclectic
No-Frills
Practical
Inspiring
Centered
Vacation
Plain
Sensible
Industrious
Controlled
Weathered
Subdued
Utilitarian
Functional
Diverse
Unfettered
Favorite
Deliberate
Random
Welcoming
Controlled
Quality
Jagged
Practical
Refuge
Unassuming
Local Setting
Rich Hues
Curvy
Old
Secluded
Formal
Elegent
Classy
Soaring
Shelter
Expensive
Intricate
Stylish
Thoughtful
Vibrant
Refined
Private
Castle
Exclusive
Active
Predictable
Estate
Effective
Hand Hewn
Jagged
Rustic
Organic
Spontaneous
Wise
Big
Easy
Antique
Ornate
Old
Solid
Worn
Vast

STEP 2: DISCOVERY

Great job reflecting and identifying the words which mean something to you! Now you get to find the words you like distributed throughout the 7 different timber style categories. Please mark all of your choices from step #1 to reveal your style blend. For the best and most useful results, all persons heavily involved with influence and final decisions should complete this entire style quiz separately.

MODERN STYLE

Light, Clean, and Edgy with a Surprise Twist

Aery
Clean
Controlled
Edgy
Industrious
Light
Meticulous
Minimal
Modern
New
No-Frills
Open
Spontaneous
Sparse
Sleek
Surprise
Unfettered
Vibrant
Utilitarian

TRADITIONAL STYLE

Straight, Simple, and Functional with Minimal Detailing

Cautious
Country
Easy
Effective
Folksy
Functional
Generous
Helpful
Homey
Modest
Normal
Plain
Predictable
Simple
Practical
Subdued
Unassuming
Uncomplicated
Unfettered
Welcoming
Well-Meaning

CLASSIC STYLE

Arched, Graceful, and Rustic with Soft Profiles

Arched
Casual
Classy
Collection
Controlled
Country
Curvy
Favorite
Graceful
Inoffensive
Popular
Practical
Sensible
Smooth
Soft Profiles
Subdued
Tasteful
Thoughtful
Worn

CRAFTSMAN STYLE

Low, Cozy, and Horizontal with Angular Form

Angular Form
Centered
Controlled
Country
Cozy
Deliberate
Functional
Hardworking
Homestead
Horizontal
Low
Prairie
Quality
Secure
Shelter
Sprawling
Stable
Straight
Forward
Welcoming

EURO STYLE

Ornate, Curvy, and Elegant with Intricate Detailing

Castle
Classy
Curvy
Elegant
Estate
Exclusive
Expensive
Formal
Hand Hewn
Intricate
Inspiring
Old
Ornate
Private
Refined
Rich Hues
Soaring
Stylish
Thoughtful
Wise

BEACH/COASTAL STYLE

Diverse and Unpredictable with Oceanic Touches

Active
Diverse
Eclectic
Jagged
Local Setting
Maritime
Nautical
Random
Refuge
Seafaring
Secluded
Shelter
Spontaneous
Unpredictable
Vacation
Vibrant
Weathered

RUSTIC STYLE

Heavy, Rugged, and Stout with a Fortress Theme

Antique
Big
Heavy
Jagged
Old
Organic
Refuge
Rough
Rugged
Rustic
Rusty
Secluded
Strong
Territorial
Unshakable
Vast
Worn

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STEP 3: VISUALIZATION

Take a few minutes to complete this step. These short exercises will help you visualize what your finished project might look and feel like:

1) What will visitors see when they approach your home? List the first 3 things that come to mind:

2) What will you see when you look out the windows? Name 3 visual elements:

3) What will the terrain, region, and climate be like? Give a brief description:

Terrain:

Region:

Climate:

4) Name four colors or tones that appeal to you:

5) Visualize the overall look and feel of what you are trying to achieve. You may want to refer to your preferred adjectives from step #1, but jot down any words or descriptive phrases as they "POP" into mind.

Shape:

height:

Profile:

6) Aside from the basics of eating, living and sleeping, what are the top 3 activities or functions you want to facilitate?

7) Now describe the next seven items in your want list. When you are done, if your creativity is flowing, you can create another exhaustive list of your remaining want list items in the margins.

8) Give a brief description of the style, color, textures, etc. of the following elements:

Fixtures:

Appliances:

Lighting:

Flooring:

Furnishings:

Others: