Floor Plan Fundamentals
The secret to building a perfect timber frame home starts with mastering a few floor plan fundamentals. Get expert advice on designing the perfect floor plan for your log home, and choose the size and layout that fits your family's lifestyle.
Before you set your sights on the stock-plan route too firmly, you may want to explore the benefits of drafting a timber home tailored specifically for you and your family. If you’ve been scrutinizing floor plans but just can’t find the right fit, here’s a case for going custom.
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
Take it one step at a time, and use these 12 tips to create a floor plan that will satisfy you now and in the future.
No matter your square footage, here are a few ideas for kitchen space savers.
Whether you want an eclectic look or a way to keep the budget in check, a hybrid timber home offers a variety of advantages.
Jonathan Orpin, founder and owner at New Energy Works Timberframers, shares four things to include in even the humblest abode.
No matter the size of your home, be sure to leave room for these 8 design elements that will make your timber home comfortable and functional.
Make the most out of your guest room by following these space-saving tips.
Make the most out of your small timber home by following these easy steps.
Square footage is a precious commodity. A few design tricks of the trade will make sure your home has all the room you need.
Tips for designing a beautiful and functional laundry room in your timber home.
Impress visitors with a well-designed and versatile guest room in your timber home.
Create and build your stairway to complement your home's design and function
Four design experts share common design mistakes and how to avoid making them in the first place.
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
A timber frame is a home that uses a frame structure of large posts & beams instead of the 2X4-stud “stick frames” that are typ...
A custom design often starts with a preexisting floor plan. Here’s a look at how one popular starting point has been transformed into three fully personalized homes.
