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.
6 Guest Room Tips for Saving Space
Make the most out of your guest room by following these space-saving tips.
Three Smart Solutions for Small Timber Homes
Make the most out of your small timber home by following these easy steps.
3 Large Timber Frame Windows We Love
Windows play a critical role in your timber home’s design. Think about it: Next to the shape and style
of the house, windows have the most influence on how a home looks to the outside world. They also connect your home to the outdoors by capturing the views, and protect against extreme weather and the elements.
3 Amazing Timber Frame Floors
When you’re designing a custom home, picking out flooring is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. Not only will different flooring materials affect the look and overall feel of a room, but they will have a big impact on your bottom line, too. As you’re shopping, be sure to consider all your options before deciding on what works best for your lifestyle and home.
5 Hot Trends in Wood Floors
These stunning wood floor trends will take your timber home to the next level.
5 Ways to Optimize a Laundry Room Floor Plan
Tips for designing a beautiful and functional laundry room in your timber home.
Design a Dreamy Guest Room That is Versatile
Impress visitors with a well-designed and versatile guest room in your timber home.
5 Tips to Designing Your Dream Great Room Floor Plan
Follow these five easy tips to design the perfect great room for your timber home.
5 Tips for Building a Timber Frame in Snow Country
Keep your home wonderful year-round with these tips to building a timber frame house in cold weather
Design a Timber Frame Stairway That Blends Design + Function
Create and build your stairway to complement your home's design and function
4 Floor Plan Mistakes and Easy Fixes
Four design experts share common design mistakes and how to avoid making them in the first place.
How to Design A Timber Frame Bedroom Floor Plan
Create the perfect bedroom floor plan for your timber home with these easy tips.
5 Tips to Designing the Perfect Kitchen Floor Plan
These simple tips can help you design a timber frame kitchen that fits your lifestyle.
Climate Considerations: How to Design a Floor Plan for the Weather
Similar to when you're purchasing a property, designing for one is still all about location, location, location.
5 Soothing Timber Frame Bedrooms
A timber frame bedroom is where you’ll retreat to rest and relax. Make sure your bedroom feels like soothing a getaway.
5 Open-Concept Timber Frame Kitchens
A smart open-concept timber frame kitchen layout features a balance between storage, function and style.
We Answer The Common Questions + Myths about Hybrid Homes
Davis Frame Co. co-founder and president Jeff Davis answers questions often asked about building a hybrid home.
What Window Treatments to Apply to Large Timber Frame Windows
Have huge windows in your great room? Here's what window treatments to use for your large timber frame windows.
6 Outdoor Patio Products We love
Six hot products to turn any space into a vacation getaway.
From Site Plan to Floor Plan
A beautiful home is one that works well for the people that live in it. Follow these guidelines for getting your ideas and needs …
3 Ways to Style a Classic Timber Home Porch
3 ways to make the most of a classic timber home porch space
8 Steps to a Smooth Timber Home Build
Construction is the most critical phase of the custom-home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Know…
Why Stone Fireplaces are Perfect for Timber Homes
A natural choice for wood houses, stone fireplaces look right at home in a timber frame.
Hybrids Homes: The Perks of Combining Logs and Timbers
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
Wall & Roof Options for Timber Frame Homes
Understand the wall and roof choices for your timber home.
What’s a Timber Frame?
A timber frame is a home that uses a frame structure of large posts & beams instead of the 2X4-stud “stick frames” that are typic…
10 Questions to Answer Before Building a Timber Home
The answers to these 10 questions will help to get your project off to a running start when you're ready to start building a timb…