Timber framing adds character to many architectural styles, from rustic mountain cabins to modern farmhouses. Our process for designing timber frame homes includes helping you find the architectural style that best fits you. To get started, explore the styles of timber frame homes we design and build below.
At Riverbend Timber Framing, a custom timber frame home starts with the structure, not just the style. Unlike a typical custom home, timber framing defines how your spaces flow, how rooms connect, and how your home feels. Our timber frame homes are designed to fit your site, lifestyle, and long-term needs, giving you a home that is truly one of a kind.
Timber frame homes can include copen great rooms, soaring ceilings, and flexible layouts that grow with your family. Early decisions about your floor plan, rooflines, ceiling heights, and outdoor living areas help us create a custom timber frame home that works exactly the way you want it to.
Style and timber expression are completely flexible. Our timber frame homes can suit farmhouse, mountain, craftsman, barn-inspired, European, or modern aesthetics. Timber can be bold or used more subtly, depending on your vision. Making key choices early keeps the design process smooth and ensures the structure and style work together seamlessly.
This approach is what sets our custom timber frame homes apart. Every timber frame home we build balances beauty, function, and enduring craftsmanship, resulting in a home designed to last and feel uniquely yours.
The customization process takes time and care. At Riverbend Timber Framing, we take pride in our custom design process, and we work closely with you to ensure you’re happy with the design before we begin fabrication. After signing a Design Development Agreement (DDA) with our team, we’ll start the process with a design meeting. During this meeting, our designers will discuss your vision with you and sketch concepts in real time to showcase the possibilities.
In addition, our designers will take this time to discuss how different choices impact cost – as well as whether the floor plan and design align with your lifestyle. As a final step, we’ll present 3D renderings of your new home. You’ll also get a look inside the space with a virtual reality tour. When you’re happy with our final design, you’ll sign a contract, and we’ll start the construction drawing phase and fabrication.
Custom timber frame homes from Riverbend offer numerous benefits to homeowners.
Capture Your Unique Style
A custom timber home allows you to bring your style into every corner of your space. Whether you lean more contemporary or traditional, simple or detailed, our designers will work with you to find the perfect design. Our experience in a wide range of home styles allows us to experiment with different elements to create a home that’s one-of-a-kind.
Enjoy Budget Flexibility
When you start with a blank slate, you have complete flexibility in the cost of your home. Every element you choose will influence the cost, from square footage and materials to the complexity of your framing. Our team considers your budget throughout the design process to capture your priority design elements within your cost preferences. We will also walk you through the approximate costs to build in your local area.
Incorporate Incredible Craftsmanship
The award-winning craftsmen at Riverbend have heightened attention to detail and an artistic eye. Through passion and creative problem-solving, our architects create functional spaces that double as works of art. Regardless of the architectural style you choose, you’ll see the craftsmanship of the timber framing shine through in ceiling rafters and other support structures.
Experience the Durability of Timber Framing
Custom timber frame homes serve as magnificent family homes and retreats that last through the generations. Enjoy this longevity alongside Riverbend’s modern building technology, like our structural shell building system.
Riverbend is a luxury home designer with decades of experience in the industry. Our expert craftsmen and flexible design solutions make it possible to bring your dream home to life. Contact us today to get started with your one-of-a-kind project.
What is a custom timber frame home?
A custom timber frame home is a home designed around a structural timber frame planned specifically for you. Unlike a standard custom home, the architecture and timber framing are developed together from the start. This approach allows for full customization of layout, style, and how timber elements are featured throughout your timber frame home. Every custom timber frame home we build is unique, reflecting your vision and lifestyle.
Can I start from a plan and still build a custom timber frame home?
Yes. Starting with a conceptual floor plan or portfolio design can lead to a fully custom timber frame home. We adjust the plan for your site, layout needs, and style preferences. This flexibility ensures your timber frame home remains highly personalized, and the timber framing can be expressed in ways that match your aesthetic. Our team of architects and custom timber home builders work together to make the plan truly yours. Even custom timber frame designs and custom post and beam homes can begin from a starting concept and evolve into a personalized creation.
What should I decide before starting the custom design process?
Early decisions make the design process smooth. Consider your preferred style, approximate square footage, must-have rooms, outdoor living priorities, and how prominently you want timber featured. These choices help us shape your timber frame home and guide timber frame construction, ensuring your custom timber frame home is functional and beautiful.
How long does it take to design a custom timber frame home?
Design timelines vary with complexity and level of customization. Our design process includes discovery, design meetings, cost alignment, renderings or VR previews, contracts, and detailed drawings before timber frame construction begins. Clear decisions early on keep the process efficient. Working with our team ensures that your custom timber frame homes move smoothly from concept to construction, creating enduring timber homes built to last.
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