Plan, Design & Build
Get planning and building tips for timber home construction, including info on budgeting, eco-friendly building advice, siting your home, interior & exterior design elements, and more.
You don’t have to live in the country to reap the benefits of farm-inspired home decor. Whether you’re looking for one signature piece or to transform a room, unearth some inspiration from this crop of fabulous finds.
In truss systems, engineering and art intersect, creating the open-concept designs that today's buyers seek. But more importantly…
Information and inspiration all in one place for your log, timber and hybrid home living needs.
No matter your square footage, here are a few ideas for kitchen space savers.
Half-baths shouldn't be ignored in your timber frame home; they serve a purpose. Make them stand out with tips from an expert.
Creating an amazing, budget-friendly bath has never been easier. Here are five tips to get you started.
Five tips to create the ultimate best primary bathroom in your timber frame home.
Whether you want an eclectic look or a way to keep the budget in check, a hybrid timber home offers a variety of advantages.
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into a relaxing backyard retreat and outdoor area.
A well-designed yard is broken up into three areas. Here's what they are and how best to use them.
The kitchen. It’s the hottest room in the house, so it deserves your full attention. Use our gallery of gorgeous timber frame far…
To make the best use of your timber home's property, start with our easy 3-step process.
Here are a few of our favorite options on how to use reclaimed materials in your timber frame.
Letting nature run its course on your timbers can help preserve energy and money at the cost of time and planning.
Traditional kitchen design ideas move aside to make way for new techniques that increase efficiency and make better use of space.
What are the benefits of exotic hardwoods for exterior spaces, and are they worth the cost?
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A rustic look on a timber home isn't always easy, but these three tips should help when planning your modern rustic timber home.
In the timber-frame construction process, there are a few steps and traditions not found in conventional home building, and they're all part of the charm and history of the timber-framing craft.
New devices help monitor electricity use and cost and let consumers run their appliances from a smartphone.
Takes these tips on choosing a bathroom tile that will create a unique flair in your home.
Why plastic tubing is replacing copper water pipes in homes.
Multitasking rooms help make small timber homes appear larger.
The trend in furnishings is to spend wisely on wood and neutral-toned pieces that will last a long time and won’t soon go out of style.
Learn about the uses of a pier-and-beam, or pier foundation, and the pros and cons to building this construction style.
Understand timber frame cabinet styles to make the best decision for your kitchen.
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy o…
Moving into a smaller home frees you from the cost and time commitment that comes with more square footage. See how this family t…
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.
