These Canadian Timberframe house plans represent the scope of timber home design styles offered in-house. Completely customizable, these designs offer a great launching point for your timber frame house build.All energy-efficient and skillfully crafted, our customizable collection of floor plans each feature elevations, and the layout of the floor plan. We offer multiple timber frame house plans under 2,000 sq. ft. Find a style & layout that works for you, and get started building your dream timber home with Canadian Timberframes today.
Explore our fully customizable timber frame home plans below.
Explore our comprehensive pre-designed timber frame house plans featuring detailed floor plans and elevations. The Canadian Timberframe's in-house design team can customize these plans to suit your desires, ensuring your timber frame home is unique and functional. Whether you need to modify layouts or enhance architectural features, we are dedicated to refining every detail to align with your vision.
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1236
The Sweetwater Cabin is a beautifully designed timber frame home plan, ideal for those who crave a balance between comfort, style, and the great outdoors. With a footprint under 2,000 sq. ft., this versatile cabin plan offers the perfect getaway for families or individuals seeking a compact yet spacious cottage home.
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1823
Split Rock Place embodies a unique blend of contemporary design while drawing inspiration from lake house designs. This timber frame house plan under 2,000 sq. ft. is ideal for those who appreciate a modern aesthetic without sacrificing the warmth and natural beauty of wood. With its dramatic floor-to-ceiling window walls and thoughtful layout, Split Rock Place creates a welcoming, light-filled environment perfect for any setting, from lakeside to mountain getaways.
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2128
The Cozy Inlet is a beautiful example of a rustic cabin plan that combines the natural appeal of a timber frame home with the efficiency of a single-story layout. With just over 2,000 sq. ft., this cottage floor plan strikes a balance between comfort and practicality, making it an ideal choice for a weekend getaway or a smaller family home. Designed to complement a variety of settings—whether lakeside or tucked away in a mountain valley—the Cozy Inlet offers a sense of tranquility and understated elegance.
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2478
The Lake House is a modern and thoughtfully crafted timber frame house plan that merges a compact footprint with a sense of spaciousness. With an open-concept floor plan and large windows, this nearly 2,500 sq. ft. design is perfect for those who seek to blend luxury with the natural beauty of their surroundings. Whether nestled by a serene lake or among a mountain range, The Lake House offers an inviting space for both entertaining and relaxed living.
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3085
Bragg Creek is a timber frame home design that blends modern functionality with traditional charm. This modern adaptation of a ranch-style home design features a spacious layout that provides plenty of room for relaxation and entertainment. With a main floor master suite and additional living spaces thoughtfully spread across the daylight basement, Bragg Creek is ideal for those looking to enjoy refined living amidst the beauty of nature.
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3518
Rustic Redstone embodies the essence of rustic cabin plans with the functional beauty of timber frame home plans. This mountain house design combines the charm of traditional timber homes with modern living spaces, offering comfort and style for those who enjoy the outdoors. With a spacious master suite and walk-out lower level, this home is designed for both family life and entertaining.
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4233
Elk River is a timber frame home that embodies a blend of rustic mountain charm and functionality, ideal for those seeking a grand living space. With ample living areas, flexible layout, and a distinctive design, this timber frame home provides a welcoming environment for families and individuals who appreciate both connection and privacy.
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4784
The Bear Rock timber frame home embodies luxurious comfort and craftsmanship of traditional timber construction. Set against rolling landscapes, this home is an ideal choice for those looking to build on mountain or lakeside properties. With an open-concept floor plan and large windows, Bear Rock offers scenic views of its natural surroundings.
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4832
The Sandpoint home, inspired by Kelly & Stone Architects, is a beautiful example of a timber frame home that blends spacious indoor areas with expansive outdoor living spaces, making it ideal for mountain house designs or lakeside properties. With its carefully planned layout and classic timber frame design, Sandpoint offers an ideal balance for those who appreciate both elegance and practicality in their home.
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4833
Whytecliff isa grand timber frame home inspired by Kelly & Stone Architects, spans 4,833 sq. ft. and offers a blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort. This design showcases an inviting and spacious layout, tailored for those seeking a luxurious timber frame home that embraces panoramic views and versatile outdoor living spaces.
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4860
Hidden Valley Ranch is a timber frame home inspired by ranch home designs, offering a combination of stylish comfort and rustic timber frame elements. With a spacious layout that includes both a main floor and a lower level, this home is perfect for those seeking a mountain home getaway that embraces scenic views and open concept floor plans.
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5139
Columbia Valley stands out with its smart layout designed to cater to large families or frequent hosts, offering comfortable living spaces across multiple levels. The design carefully balances shared areas for entertaining with private, functional spaces for everyday living. Ideal for scenic locations, this cottage home design makes the most of its setting with thoughtfully positioned windows and outdoor access points that enhance its livability.
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6169
Osprey Point offers a blend of contemporary timber frame design with classic craftsmanship, tailored for larger gatherings and multi-generational living. Designed for hosting and relaxation, it prioritizes functional living spaces that complement both social events and quiet family time. The home features a commanding cathedral-style great room anchored by six spectacular hammer beam trusses, creating a focal point that sets the tone for the rest of the layout.
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6266
The De Winton Steep is a is a Kelly & Stone Architects inspired timber frame home designed for large families and social gatherings. This six-bedroom home offers a unique blend of modern comforts and functionality, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a mountain home design with contemporary style that is complimented by practical design elements.
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7693
The Lake of Bays is a sprawling 7,693 sq. ft. timber frame home designed to be the ultimate lake house retreat. This cottage house plan blends luxury with natural surroundings, providing a spacious layout for both relaxation and entertaining. Ideal for those seeking a timber home design with ample room for family and guests, this home combines comfort with style.
Embark on the journey to create your ideal timber frame home with Canadian Timberframes. Start by exploring our extensive collection of design floor plans to find the perfect layout that meets your needs and aspirations. Our team is ready to guide you through initial design to manufacturing, ensuring a personalized experience that brings your vision to life.
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From understanding the design process to navigating construction timelines, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions to ensure you have all the information you need. Explore our FAQs for detailed insights and practical advice on making your dream home a reality with Canadian Timberframes.
Timber Frame Package: This includes high-grade Douglas-fir timbers sourced from sustainable, managed forests in British Columbia. The timbers are processed with cutting-edge joinery details, finished with a UV protectant stain and a clear top coat for enhanced durability, and come complete with all necessary oak pegs, timber fasteners, and custom metal connectors if required. The package includes structural reviews and detailed 3D modelling to ensure architectural and structural integrity.
Lock-Up Material Package: Alongside all the features of the Timber Frame Package, this expanded package includes additional materials needed to secure the building envelope. It consists of pre-stained tongue and groove ceiling decking, engineered wood products for subfloor and wall systems, and an engineered roof system customized to meet specific R-values for optimal insulation. Windows, exterior doors, and a comprehensive siding, trim, and fascia package are also included, all tailored to meet the project's specific aesthetic and functional requirements.
In response to the ongoing volatility in commodity prices, Canadian Timberframes maintains a proactive approach by inviting clients to discuss their specific needs directly with our sales consultants.
This ensures clients receive the most accurate and competitive pricing for the timber frame and material packages specific to their chosen models. Our vertical integration process, from sourcing raw materials to final product fabrication, allows us to optimize costs and maintain quality control, passing on these efficiencies to our clients.
Multiple variables influence the pricing of a timber frame home:
Location and Site Constraints: Costs can fluctuate based on local labour rates, the difficulty of site conditions, and the costs associated with shipping and permitting.
Engineering Requirements: Regional requirements for snow, wind, and seismic conditions can affect structural specifications.
Home Size and Design Complexity: Larger homes may cost less per square foot due to economies of scale. Conversely, complex designs with intricate roof lines or numerous corners can increase costs.
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Canadian Timberframes does not provide this type of service. We are simply providing this type of estimating cost, as an FYI estimate to educate prospective clients around 'all in costs'.
The Full Turnkey estimate covers every aspect from foundation to ready to move in, including fitted kitchen & bathrooms, and services: electricity, plumbing within the home's footprint. This turn key estimate does not include excessive site and service costs ie: blasting, retainage, well, septic, gas, electric, tap fees) these items must be calculated on a project specific basis and would be additional to the total turn key costs, This price will vary with the materials you choose to finish your home. Please contact us to discuss what further services we may be able to offer you.
The cost per square foot can vary significantly, generally from $350 to $600, depending on several factors. These factors include the home's size, design complexity, local labour rates, accessibility of the site, and specific engineering requirements such as snow loads and seismic considerations.
Our estimated costs are based on a comprehensive analysis of our historical project data and are intended to give clients a foundational understanding of potential investment scales.
The Custom Timber frame package estimated range pricing Includes:
No. 1 or better grade Douglas-fir timber frame
All timbers are cut from seasoned interior logs, all sourced locally from sustainable, managed forests
Developing & detailing 3D timber frame model and 2D review drawings
Structural review of timber frame drawings
Planed (S4S), Antiqued, or custom finish
All timbers 8x8 and smaller are Free of Heart Center (FOHC)
Cutting joinery detail on timbers
One coat factory applied standard colour Sansin UV protectant stain
One coat factory applied Sansin ENS clear top coat
Supply of Sansin ENS clear top coat for onsite touch ups (by client/contractor)
End sealing timbers to slow drying & reduce checking
Oak pegs & timber fasteners
Adjustable Post Base Connectors
Custom metal connectors if required
Note: Snowloads and engineering requirements will affect timber frame costs. Shipping not included in pricing & is based on location.
The cost per square foot for a timber frame house is dependent on many factors. The estimated costs below are based on actual designs shown in our portfolio section and are presented to help you gain a better understanding of the range pricing we have seen over many years of gathering historical pricing.
Some of the factors that impact the price of a timber frame home can include but not be limited to:
Home location: Labour rates and access to labour, difficulty of site conditions, shipping costs, permitting and servicing fees are all factors.
Site Constraints: Is your land on a slope?
Engineering Requirements : Snow, wind and seismic.
Size of home: Economies of scale are a factor where a larger home can contribute to a lower cost per square foot based on some fixed costs that are now distributed over a larger footprint.
Complexity of design: Implementing construction detailing that is less understood and cost effective on complex homes will often add cost. Roof lines, angles of roof and the number of Square corners on your floor plan will also impact cost.
Fit and Finish: The interior choices of finishing and detailing has a huge impact on overall construction costs, from floor coverings, light fixtures, cabinets, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and can dramatically affect price.
Square Footage: Based on livable heated spaces and excludes screened porches, porches and decks.
