The interior possibilities of timber frame homes — March 3, 2010

One of the key benefits of building a timber frame home when it comes to your own self-build project is the wealth of options the technique opens up to you in terms of interior design. Interior design is not something that you should think about after the house has been built; rather something you should constantly have in mind even before the foundations are laid.

Having a clue about what you want the inside of your house to look like will give you ideas about the layout of your house, including where you want each room to go; how each room should lead on to the next; room sizes and ceiling heights you will devote to each space; additional features and so on.

The great thing about timber frame homes is that they can accommodate all of your preferred design ideas in this regard. The timber frame bears the weight of the house, so you are completely free to plan the layout of your house without the constraints of weight-bearing walls and so on.

This construction method also allows you to be creative with your interior walls. You may like to cover them or expose the timber frame for added effect.

Timber frame homes are the ideal choice for people who want ultimate control over the interior of their new home.