The Most Talked About 1,700 Sq Ft Timber Frame Home Plan – Full Walkthrough Tour!

With over 1,700 square feet of living space, this popular ranch-style timber frame home plan features an open layout connecting the great room to both the kitchen and dining room. The main floor of the timber-style home has three bedrooms and two and a half baths. An attached garage is near the mudroom and laundry, making this the perfect drop zone, and outdoor living spaces connect the interior with the exterior. A combination of materials is used in this home, including timber details, wood, drywall, and stone, making this Wisconsin timber frame home floor plan one-of-a-kind.

Let’s explore the interior of this single-story timber frame home to see how each space was designed to offer comfort, convenience, and luxury.

• Entry: Near the front door, an open staircase with handcrafted timber stairs and aluminum spindles leads to the lower level. It adds to the feeling of openness, making the space feel larger than if the stairs were enclosed. The large front door makes a statement with rain glass texture windows, allowing natural light to pour through while providing privacy. The woodgrain three-panel shaker-style door is inviting, and this type of door is used throughout the timber frame home interior.
• Great Room: In the center of this modern timber frame home floor plan, the great room has a prow feature wall offering 180-degree views of the surrounding landscape. Four-inch by 12-inch hand-hewn trim is used in the feature wall, defining each glass panel. Either side of the feature wall has a six-foot patio door leading to the deck. All of this glass draws in plenty of natural light to the rest of the home. The massive stone fireplace and chaise also draw the eye and create a cozy space, perfect for gathering. Recessed lighting above highlights the gorgeous details in the stone, as well as the hand-hewn timber mantle. These rustic details tie in with the exquisite timber trusses that highlight the vaulted ceiling.
• Kitchen: A lot of detail went into the layout of this kitchen in the timber frame home design process. The kitchen features beautiful charcoal trusses and a timber ceiling, which complements the rustic alder cabinetry. Using staggered heights for the cabinets adds a nice dimension to the space. A large island with plenty of seating opens to both the great room and the dining area. Every bit of space is maximized in this kitchen, with extra storage built into the island and custom pull-out drawers in the cabinetry. The island also has a built-in microwave, pop-up outlets, and a prep sink with a touchless faucet. The client chose a 33-inch blanco farmhouse sink, a ceramic tile that looks like brick for the backsplash, and light granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances fit perfectly with the custom cabinetry. Details like toe-kick lighting and lights above cabinets and underneath the countertops were also incorporated into the kitchen for added ambiance.
• Dining Area: In this timber frame house plan, the kitchen flows into the dining space, making it easy to communicate with friends and family when entertaining and prepping food in the kitchen. A patio is located off the dining room, connecting the indoor space to the outdoors.
• Master Bedroom: The master bedroom is situated on one side of the timber frame house for added privacy. A vaulted ceiling with four-inch by eight-inch hand-hewn beams adds character to the space. The wood beams pair nicely with the two-inch by six-inch trim around the baseboard, windows, and doors. Natural light shines through the six-foot patio door and the two casement windows that are on either side of the bed.
• Master Bathroom: A rustic alder barn door with a beautiful chocolate finish leads into the master bathroom from the bedroom. The color of the door complements the charcoal trim. In front of the shower, there is a hand-hewn shelf display, providing added storage. Different types of tile are used in the shower, and an impressive five-foot-long window with obscured glass allows natural light to flow into the bathroom. This luxury timber frame home plan can be a forever home, as it’s designed to age in place. The zero-entry shower makes it accessible as clients age. Rustic hickory cabinets, a matte countertop, vessel sinks, wall-mounted faucets, and toe-kick lighting are some of the many details featured in this spa-like bathroom.
• Half Bath: On the other side of the home, a half bath is located near the attached garage. This half bath has hickory hardwood flooring similar to the rest of the home. It’s an ideal guest bathroom since it’s also conveniently located near the great room. The vanity has an open shelf, which allows you to see the flooring underneath, creating the illusion of a larger room.
• Mudroom & Laundry Room: The mudroom and laundry area are located right off the garage. A built-in bench with rustic, hickory cabinetry makes the perfect drop zone and area for storing shoes, jackets, hats, and gloves. Above the washer and dryer, there is a countertop, perfect for sorting or folding laundry. Another feature of this space is the pocket door, which keeps the room closed off when the washing machine or dryer is running.
• Second Bedroom: This timber frame design has a second bedroom that is located on the opposite side of the home from the master suite. This guest bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, which makes it feel larger than it is. Similar to the rest of the home, large windows provide natural light, and rustic details add depth to the room. Wall sconces add a nice touch to this bedroom.
• Jack and Jill Bathroom: The second full bathroom in this popular timber frame home design is perfectly situated between the second and third bedrooms, with access to each room. The shaker panel door style and hickory cabinetry continue in here. The shower and tub have a glass door, allowing the natural light from the window above the shower to pour through into the space. The tile in the shower pairs well with the herringbone tile on the floor.
• Third Bedroom: This custom timber frame home has a third bedroom with a tall vaulted ceiling and large patio doors for natural light. The best part about this bedroom is that it has direct access to the deck.

The exterior of this trendy single-story timber frame home features some amazing outdoor living spaces and a combination of natural materials to make the vacation home warm and inviting.

• Lakeside Deck: The gorgeous deck features a black maintenance-free railing with unobstructed views of the nearby lake. This client chose the maintenance-free decking with a woodgrain texture that doesn’t heat up like traditional composite decking.
• Outdoor Firepit Area: Stairs from the deck lead to an outdoor firepit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. This area is perfect for gathering on summer nights and fall evenings for a cozy bonfire and s'mores.
• Garage: The attached garage has a 16-foot-wide overhead door and a single-car garage door. The garage windows match the front door with their rain glass texture. There is plenty of space for cars, a truck, a boat, and lake toys.
• Walkout Doors: This one-story timber frame home plan features a walk-out wall on the lower level and retaining walls.
• Natural Materials: Beautiful stonework, maintenance-free siding, timber trusses, gables, and polymer shakes add curb appeal to this ranch-style timber frame home.

This vacation home design is one of our most popular timber frame home floor plans. The custom timber frame home design can be customized to the client’s liking. The rustic, timber frame style adds character to the home, and the unique blend of materials makes this house unlike any other. Watch the full timber frame home tour to see how all the elements come together for a beautiful forever home.