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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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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, ...
Read More 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, ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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. ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More Stunning Plans with Must-See Primary Suites
Enjoy more room (and more possibilities!) for your primary suite with Woodhouse timber framing house plans. Here at Woodhouse, we outfit our timber frame dream homes for luxurious living; they are replete with artisan touches, upscale amenities, and functional ...
Read More Fireplace Inspiration to Welcome Fall
Embrace crisp mornings and cozy evenings with fireplace inspiration that proves a timber frame home is the perfect place to gather, relax and enjoy the season. Timber frame design shines in every season; in winter, large windows welcome warming sunlight. ...
Read More Sustainable & Smart: Reclaimed Materials FAQ
Reclaimed materials are the secret ingredient to achieving a timber frame home with inimitable style. Reclaimed materials are a hot commodity and bring clever design to any custom home, from grand lodges to sophisticated timber frame cabins. In this ...
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