When applied to timber frame house designs, the trends of 2025 transcend time.
Expect to see more culinary customizations, like beverage bars and upgraded outdoor kitchens.
Stepping into the new year, you may be looking for a glimpse of what’s ahead in the world of home design. For timber frame enthusiasts, we have good news. You can look forward to design trends that feel uniquely personal, filled with materials and textures that are warm and inviting and are replete with technological applications and elements for a sustainable lifestyle — perfect for timber frame homes.
Expect to see personalized style, elegant lines, and a return to nostalgia take center stage once again. This fondness for yesteryear and cozy comfort is gaining traction, but homeowners are integrating it into modern lifestyles — technology, such as smart appliances and electric vehicle ports are integrated into homes filled with fresh creativity, keeping things classy, inviting, and practical. Ready to see more — and how these features are inherent to timeless, luxury timber frame design? Here are four trends perfect for timber frame homes.
Wonderful Wood
According to U.S. Home Design Predictions from Houzz, wood-infused architectural warmth has been an increasing priority for homeowners. Timber frame house designs are the ultimate way to connect a structure to its biophilic roots. From the posts and beams to trim and millwork, wood makes a sophisticated statement in all Woodhouse designs.
Wood in a timber frame does more than strengthen a home’s structure and style, it bolsters its durability and climate resiliency. As increasingly chaotic and extreme weather becomes the norm, even in historically calm regions, homeowners want a construction system that’s durable during inclement weather. A timber frame system can protect your home against heavy snow loads and high winds. Built with structural insulated panels (SIPs), Woodhouse timber frames also bring a high level of fire resistance which is particularly important in the dry mountain states.
Luxurious Functionality
The Eugene V2 devotes nearly as much square footage to the primary bathroom suite as it does the bedroom, in addition to two generous walk-in closets. Learn more about this plan here.
The ultimate achievement in home design is creating spaces that are both aesthetically attractive and highly functional, and homeowners are getting increasingly creative and intentional with their planning. Take for example one on-the-rise trend: borrowing square footage from a bedroom and applying it to an attached bathroom or closet instead. See this strategy in action in the Eugene V2 timber frame home design. The plan boasts a spacious primary bedroom, for sure, but the primary bathroom holds its own, clocking in at nearly 24 feet by 16 feet. (And that doesn’t even include the generous walk-in closets!)
Speaking of bathrooms, wet rooms or shower rooms are also gaining popularity in the U.S. after years of application across Europe and Asia. A wet room is a bathroom with a shower that may be entirely open or separated by a half wall. Not only are wet rooms a smart way to make the most of a smaller bathroom, but they can provide a bit of panache.
In some instances, clever design ideas bring a touch of whimsy. Imagine getting ready for bed on a warm summer evening, then heading out to a cozy sleeping porch that’s nestled into a private nook off the primary bedroom. See this feature in the Woodhouse Banff design. Alternatively, built-in bunks in lofts or bonus rooms, such as those in this Woodhouse custom build in Burdett, NY, are a big hit with the grandkids.
Elegant Curves
Expect to see graceful lines integrated into furniture and architecture alike. Archways and curves are particularly desired and luckily, are one of Woodhouse’s many areas of expertise. The subtle arch over BirchRun’s covered patio adds flair, while this custom, unique design (pictured above) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, incorporates arches into the roofline and truss system for breathtaking elegance. You can also use arches to add flair to otherwise simple exterior structures, like this barrel truss timber pavilion.
Culinary Luxury
Timber frame house designs easily accommodate the trend of bringing a touch of luxury to everyday spaces. A bistro corner on the deck, a beverage station (or two), or an expanded outdoor cooking area (either attached to the house or as a dedicated kitchen pavilion), are all ways to upscale a daily routine into something extraordinary.
From trending to timeless, Woodhouse timber frame house designs stand apart in good taste. Find your style in our online gallery and timber frame house floor plans, all of which are fully customizable. Contact us to get the conversation started.
