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.

Style doesn’t have to end in your great room or kitchen. Here’s a primer on choosing bathroom lighting that’s anything but basic.
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.
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.
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.
These stunning wood floor trends will take your timber home to the next level.
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.
Follow these five easy tips to design the perfect great room for your timber home.
Keep your home wonderful year-round with these tips to building a timber frame house in cold weather
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.
Create the perfect bedroom floor plan for your timber home with these easy tips.
These simple tips can help you design a timber frame kitchen that fits your lifestyle.
Similar to when you're purchasing a property, designing for one is still all about location, location, location.
A timber frame bedroom is where you’ll retreat to rest and relax. Make sure your bedroom feels like soothing a getaway.
A smart open-concept timber frame kitchen layout features a balance between storage, function and style.
Davis Frame Co. co-founder and president Jeff Davis answers questions often asked about building a hybrid home.
Have huge windows in your great room? Here's what window treatments to use for your large timber frame windows.
Six hot products to turn any space into a vacation getaway.
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 make the most of a classic timber home porch space
Construction is the most critical phase of the custom-home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Know…
A natural choice for wood houses, stone fireplaces look right at home in a timber frame.
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
Understand the wall and roof choices for your timber home.
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…
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…