Mid-century modern is a well-loved architectural style that feels equally retro and contemporary. Timber framing complements this popular home style because it can easily replicate the clean lines and sleek look that are central to the style – while also introducing warm wood textures for a cozy, artistic space. With Riverbend Timber Framing, you can create a modern contemporary timber frame home with a signature design aesthetic.
Explore Modern Timber House Designs with Riverbend’s Mid-Century Series
Riverbend’s mid-century floor plans incorporate some of the most forward-thinking principles of modern design and combines them with the classic sophistication of a timber framing. Each of the floor plans in our custom timber homes showcase design elements that seamlessly blend Riverbend’s timber framing with modern architectural styling. Exterior timber bents support extended roofs, while interior timbers help open shared spaces where light floods in from large windows.
You’ll see recurring elements throughout these modern timber house designs, such as large windows and natural textures, like stone and wood facades. Despite these shared elements, each of our mid-century floor plans has its own personality.
For example, the Mackinac floor plan is our smallest design at 1,780 square feet. With every room contained on one floor, this plan creates excellent flow from room to room.
Mid-Century Design Characteristics
Riverbend’s mid-century timber frame homes are inspired by the architectural stylings of Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, and Joseph Eichler. The stunning result creates natural warmth and unique character that distinguishes your modern contemporary timber frame home from the rest.
Characteristics of the mid-century home style include:
- Signature modern timbers with steel accents
- Interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces
- Flat or single-angle roofs
- Oversized windows or large window walls
- Energy-efficient designs
- Hidden storage / cabinets for minimal spaces
Advantages of Mid-Century Home Design
Mid-century modern architecture has a variety of benefits that make it a popular choice among many homeowners.
Timeless Design
Despite being decades old, the mid-century modern design has become a fundamental style that manages to feel contemporary even today. A timeless design like mid-century modern is a worthy investment because it will remain classic and stylish well into the future.
Versatile Styling
Your mid-century timber frame home will have the clean lines and low-angle roofs of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Mid-century modern homes can be styled according to this historical era, or you can enjoy versatility when choosing your design elements. Bring more industrial elements into your interior, or embrace the rustic details of modern farmhouses.
The versatile styling of your mid-century home allows you to easily change up your space when you’re searching for a different feel.
Open Floor Plan
A hallmark of mid-century homes is open floor plans that easily adapt to your lifestyle. These unrestricted layouts create a sense of flow between common areas like kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms. This flow is ideal for entertaining guests and lets you be creative with the furniture layout and use of space.