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Floor Plan Fundamentals

The secret to building a perfect timber frame home starts with mastering a few floor plan fundamentals. Get expert advice on designing the perfect floor plan for your log home, and choose the size and layout that fits your family's lifestyle.

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Unique Ranch Home Floor Plan Designs
With all the same benefits of single-level living, modern ranches are aesthetically and functionally flexible.
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Finding Functional Floor Plans
To arrive at a plan that will address your needs — both now and in the future — there are several no-fail features that will help…
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The Most Popular Floor Plans of 20
We ran the numbers, and according to our readers, these are the most popular floor plans on our website this year!
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A Timber Frame Floor Plan to Balance Privacy and Entertaining
Just like each project that Colorado Timberframe is a part of, this floor plan was designed to both exceed clients’ expectations …
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Become a Master of Multifunctionality
Design your mid-size home to be everything you want and need it to be, now and in the future.
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How to "Rightsize" Your Home
To help you get started, we tapped Woodhouse, The Timber Frame Company for their expertise on the right way to rightsize.
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Tips for Creating Your Forever Floor Plan
These are the keys to a home that will transition through life with you.
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Inside the Floor Plan: a Charming Cabin Made for Entertaining
Though originally conceived as a weekender, the size, amenities and layout of this plan make an ideal primary home for those look…
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Inside the Floor Plan: a Layout for All Ages and Places
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Inside the Floor Plan for a Modern Day Classic
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Take a Look Inside This Cozy, Totally Custom Floor Plan
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Your Guide to Single-Story Homes
Single-story homes are as versatile as they are practical, and they’re perfectly designed for a lifetime of enjoyment.
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4 Tips for Single-Level Living
Ideas to maximize your floor plan when you’ve only got one floor.
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Inside the Floor Plan for This One-of-a-Kind Barn in Massachusetts
Sometimes, constraints lead to creativity.
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Is an ADU Right for You?
Enlisted for everything from keeping elderly family members close by to earning extra income, accessory dwelling units are flexib…
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Floor Plan Problem Solvers
Avoid potential design pitfalls with these smart workarounds:
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8 Ideas for an Inviting Floor Plan
Easy tips to design a floor plan that's warm and welcoming:
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Design Tips for Ranch-Style Homes
This humble single-level staple gets a contemporary makeover.

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