Cozy Timber Frame Houses
A cozy timber home is the perfect option for those looking to downsize for retirement, save money on utilities, or own a low-maintenance second house. Only you can decide how much house you need, but once you’ve got the square footage figured out, sit back and explore some great ways to make your cozy timber house feel like home.
A Backyard Bavarian-Inspired Cottage in Virginia
As if plucked from a postcard, this petite chalet’s design drew heavily from its owners’ time stationed in Germany and Austria.
Reader Spotlight: A Cozy Timber Retreat With Scandinavian Roots
When one charming timber cottage just isn’t enough.
This Connecticut Home Pushes the Boundaries of Traditional Design
A Connecticut couple’s dream home centers around a show-stopping, one-of-a-kind timber frame.
A Warm and Inviting Lakeside Cottage
Blessings multiply at an Ohio vacation home.
A 450-Square-Foot Cottage in Colorado
A Colorado couple borrows ideas from the past to create character and authenticity in their new mountain cottage.
This Washington Timber Home Is a Mountain Cottage Masterpiece
A West Coast couple discovers that less really is more, especially when it comes to building a comfortably sized timber frame hom…
A Renovated Barn House with Modern Details
An exquisite timber barn renovation wows a New York City couple, who make it their Upstate getaway.
A European-Inspired Oregon Retreat
Inspired by the manors of western Europe, an Oregon custom-home builder creates a masterpiece of his own.
The Montana Home With a Vintage Flair
A California couple goes back in time to create their chalet-inspired Montana timber home.
An Arts and Crafts Cottage
Architect David Gauld captures the tenets of this early 20th-century style in the design of a serene lakeside cottage.
A Cozy Timber Frame Cabin in the Rockies
Recycling salvaged materials yields a small Rocky Mountain homestead that fits naturally into its majestic landscape.
The Great Timber-Frame Adventure
A homeowner's tale of a house built in five phases by a couple who overcame their fear of doing it all themselves.
A Blue Ridge Mountains Timber Frame
A Florida artist's journey of discovery leads unexpectedly to a timber-frame home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Tour This Timber Frame Retirement Retreat in Ohio
With one-part luck and one-part planning, a small-town Ohio couple brings a welcoming and peaceful perspective to their retiremen…
A Naturally Energy-Efficient Jewel
A homeowner tells of building his own straw-bale, post-and-beam home.
A Canadian Lakeside Timber Frame
A cherished lakeside lot that was the site of many long-held memories now serves as a fresh start for a Canadian family and their…
A Post-and-Beam Home on a Small Lakefront Lot
One designer uses a simple, staggered cabin plan on a challenging triangular lakefront lot.
A Timber Home Haven in a Hayfield
A little house on a hill reveals the true beauty of “less is more.” This timber home haven is an airy, minimalist retreat.
A Simple Timber Frame Mountain Retreat in New Hampshire
At just 1,659 square feet, this timber frame mountain retreat proves that great things really do come in small packages. This mod…
Timber Home Living Goes Tiny
The beauty of a timber home squeezed into 400 square feet.
Storybook Style: A Magical Timber Home
A Michigan couple breathes life — and an unusual purpose — into a fairytale-themed cottage.
A Small Timber Home Built for Two
One lucky couple hits the jackpot with a well-designed timber home that’s just right for two.
This Cozy Home Lives Large in the Appalachian Mountains
A soon-to-be retired couple builds a cozy home overlooking the Cherokee National Forest in the heart of the Appalachian Mountain …
Victorian Vision: A Timber Frame Carriage House
A timber house patterned after New England barns offers thoroughly contemporary performance.
A Compact Hybrid Timber Frame Home
A smart design creates privacy in a compact hybrid timber frame home on a tight lot.
Timber Windows: A View With a Room in Montana
Indoors and out fuse effortlessly through the creative use of timber windows in this Western home.
When Ideas Hit Home: A Builder's Timber Home in Montana
Custom builders use their years of experience to build a highly efficient hybrid home in Montana.