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White Oak Timber Frame Pavilion

Five Tips for Designing an Outdoor Kitchen

By Woodhouse | August 3, 2021

The kitchen has long been seen as the heart of the home. It is where people gather, food is lovingly prepared, and memories are made. Little wonder that many homeowners…

Add a Timber Frame Barn to Your Property

By Woodhouse | July 19, 2021

From retail spaces to the hospitality industry to equestrian arenas to wedding venues, timber frame barns add casual elegance and rustic charm to any occasion.

SIPs Panels

Breathe Easy with Woodhouse

By Woodhouse | July 8, 2021

A SIP home or commercial building is an airtight envelope that keeps indoor air quality pristine thanks to controlled ventilation.

Top 10 Practices for Designing Your Dream Floor Plan

By Woodhouse | June 1, 2021

A successful timber frame floor plan is the culmination of thousands of detailed solutions. These solutions are customized for the homebuyers’ lifestyle, building site, zoning and permit requirements, local climate,…

Update Your Outdoor Space With These Three Pergola Designs

By Woodhouse | January 8, 2021

More and more homeowners are looking to transform their backyards into an elegant sanctuary – a place to retreat from the world and create laughter with family and friends, feast,…

Get Comfy Ranch Style with Woodhouse’s Top Five Ranch Designs

By Woodhouse | January 4, 2021

While one might surmise that ranch-style design evolved on the open range of the American West, the rise of this popular style can be traced to Southern California in the…

Sedona - Modern Series

Blur the Line Between Indoor and Outdoor With These Inspired Modern Timber Frame Home Designs

By Woodhouse | November 11, 2020

Demand for contemporary designs that integrate natural materials is soaring amongst today’s new homebuyers. Beyond the material, homeowners want nature to be a part of their design, blending seamlessly into…

Designer Rick Bulin on Collaborating with Woodhouse

By Woodhouse | October 20, 2020

In 2017 a couple sought out designer Rick Bulin, owner of Bulin Custom Designs since 2007, to design a custom timber frame home in a suburban setting in Frankfort, Illinois.…

Floor Plan in Action

No Fuss, Just Truss: How Woodhouse Empowers Architects

By Woodhouse | September 25, 2020

Woodhouse—The Timber Frame Company is uniquely positioned to help architects and designers succeed in a world where clients increasingly value environmentally conscious structures with high-tech performance. Woodhouse crafts elegant timber…

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How Woodhouse is Building a Better Design Process

By Woodhouse | September 23, 2020

Sales of newly built homes jumped 55% in June 2020—the largest annual gain since the housing crash more than a decade ago. This historic jump in new housing sales was…