Learn why planning mechanical systems early is such an important step in the custom-home journey.    Table of Contents: Why Is It Important to Plan Mechanical Systems Early? Get to Know Your Mechanical Systems Where Should the Equipment Room Go? Why ...

From windows and stonework to ADUs and passive solar design, these foundational reads help bring your timber frame vision into focus. Here are some of our most popular posts from 2025 — and what to expect in the year ahead.    ...

Discover the essential elements of beautiful kitchen cabinets.     See more of this custom timber home on the shores of Lake Norman in Mooresville, North Carolina here.   Choosing the design of your kitchen cabinets is a chance to express your ...

Discover how radiant heated floors provide the perfect warmth for timber frame homes, delivering a daily luxury that is both accessible and practical.   By SKphoto / Adobe Stock   When the snow swirls and temperatures drop, bare floors, especially those ...

  What is the best type of roof for timber frame homes? Learn how architecture, materials, and more factor into the right roof style for your custom project.      Table of Contents: What is a Roof System? “Vented” Roofs and ...

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 ...

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. ...

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   ...

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 ...

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 ...