It probably comes as no surprise that out of the wide variety of content we share on our websites (home tours, how-tos and more), floor plans are the most popular. It’s fun to imagine all the different forms a home can take, and, as made apparent here, log and timber homes take on quite the variety of shapes, sizes and uses. From cabins that barely spill over 1,000 square feet to timbered hillside lodges with grand wrap-around porches, the following plans have our online readers buzzing.
The Aspen Grove by Mill Creek Post & Beam Company
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Square Footage: 1,029
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 Full
What Makes it a Favorite: An ideal cozy cottage barely over 1,000 square feet, this plan boasts vaulted ceilings and an open layout that help it feel larger than it really is. Need a little extra room? Customize to your family’s needs with a lower level or additional outdoor entertaining space.
The Tellico Retreat by Natural Element Homes
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Square Footage: 2,445
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3 Full, 1 Half
What Makes it a Favorite: A stunningly rustic mountain lodge, this plan exudes comfort and relaxation among any type of scenery. The main level has all the necessary living spaces, including a primary suite, while the upstairs has plenty of room for family and guests.
The Blue Ridge by Blue Ridge Timberwrights
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Square Footage: 1,500
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2 Full
What Makes it a Favorite: This plan is a great starting point for customizations, easily scaling up to include three bedrooms or more living space. Large windows, a warm fireplace and picturesque outdoor living spaces complete a cozy timber cabin lifestyle.
The Bar Harbor by Riverbend Timber Framing
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Square Footage: 2,961
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 Full, 1 Half
What Makes it a Favorite: Have the best of both worlds with this modern yet rustic plan, ideal for a site with a view. A wall of windows captures the best of your location while the mix of timber, stone and glass bring the outdoors in.
Bonus Cabin Life Floor Plan: The Caribou by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
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Square Footage: 2,166
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 Full
What Makes it a Favorite: This plan’s rugged aesthetic channels the lodges of the American West in an efficient footprint with luxurious touches, like three fireplaces and outdoor entertaining spaces that flow from one to another.
