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Garage Goals: Elevate Your Collection with Timber Frame Car Barns from Woodhouse

Take an in-depth look at how Woodhouse can help you preserve and showcase your curated automotive collection.      Car Barns 101 If you’re an avid car enthusiast looking to safeguard and showcase your collection, a one-of-a-kind timber frame space makes ...
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A classic car set in front of a timber frame car barn.

Defining the Dining Room

Open-concept living doesn’t mean sacrificing character or connection. Explore six Woodhouse timber frame layouts where thoughtful design turns dining areas into warm, distinct gathering spaces.     Open-concept layouts dominate modern design, and timber framing house plans embrace this trend beautifully. ...
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Foundations 101

Start at the bottom and learn about the foundations for timber frame homes.   Table of Contents Part I: Introduction Part II: Four Common Foundation Methods and Their Pros and Cons Part III: Other Supporting Elements Part IV: Water Management   ...
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Custom Timber Frame Home – Upper Peninsula, Michigan

This home began with a meeting almost ten years ago, when the homeowners first shared their vision for a place on the water in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Over time, that idea grew into a customized version of our KettleCreek plan—shaped around ...
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Exterior of a timber frame home at sunset with large gabled porch, warm interior lighting, and covered patio facing a grassy yard.

Where Luxury Meets Productivity

Timber framing house plans offer versatile, light-filled spaces—whether a tucked-away alcove or a detached studio—that balance focus, comfort, and style for the ultimate home office.     As more people design homes for retirement or flexible living, a dedicated space to ...
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Is a Wood Stove Right for Your Timber Frame Cabin?

Discover the benefits, drawbacks, and modern innovations in wood stoves for timber frame cabins.      When it comes to heating timber frame cabins, few options capture the nostalgic charm of a wood stove. Beyond their warm glow and rustic appeal, ...
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Timber Frame Forever Home in the New York Finger Lakes

Timber Frame Forever Home in the New York Finger Lakes Designed with age-in-place principles, this beautifully crafted timber frame house in the Finger Lakes area of New York, perfectly encapsulates the essence of comfort and functionality. Situated in a forested landscape, ...
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Smart Places to Add Storage

Learn how integrated shelving, window benches, and hidden cabinets keep homes clutter-free without compromising style.   Designing your dream home is as much about efficiency as it is about elegance. In this post, we’ll explore how timber framing house plans from ...
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Zero-Clearance vs. Masonry Fireplaces: Key Considerations

How to choose the fireplace that’s perfect for your Woodhouse timber-framed home.      Timber-framed homes and fireplaces are a quintessential duo, fusing beauty and function. In addition to providing heat and elevating overall aesthetics, fireplaces also boost a home’s value. ...
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Case Study: What Makes The TideView So Great for Guests (Your Own or Renters!)

With four en suite bedrooms and a soaring timber-framed great room, this Coastal Series design shows how Woodhouse’s timber framing house plans can be perfect for both entertaining and waterfront living.         For those seeking a waterfront home ...
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