Spring 2018 Log and Timber Home Designs
Spring has officially sprung and we are excited to announce 6 new log and timber home plans. 2018 is already looking like a busy year with additional plans and projects underway. Stay tuned for more projects to come. […]
Feature Project: Pender Harbour Timber Frame
We are excited that our Pender Harbour Timber Frame design was recently featured in the Sunshine Coast Living magazine. This spacious and open-concept home takes advantage of this spectacular oceanside spot. […]
Feature Project: Straiton Timber Frame Log Home
We are thrilled to share the final results of our latest Timber Frame log home project located in Abbotsford, B.C. This open and airy home is perfect for family living and even boats a dream playroom for the kids. […]
Feature Project: Lottinville Timber Frame Log Home
We are thoroughly excited to share the final results of this stunning Timber Frame home located in Sun Peaks, B.C. This home is perfectly designed and situated for mountain side living all year round and features an abundance of exposed beams and wood details throughout. […]
Feature Project: Campbell Valley Post and Beam Log Home
We are excited to share this stunning post and beam log home we had the privilege of designing. Located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, this deluxe log home has a traditional feel with exposed post and beams and lots of wood details throughout. […]
Happy Holidays from Streamline Design
2016 has been a busy and exciting year for us and we would like to extend a thank you to everyone we have had the opportunity to work with this year, it has been an [...]
3 Advantages of Hiring a Home Designer
Why should you hire a home designer? These days, with overflowing Pinterest pages, Houzz idea boards and professionally branded Instagram accounts, many people think that they can design their home and save a few dollars. […]
2016 Log Home Design Awards
Streamline was honoured to be recognized at the 2016 Keystone Awards for Building Excellence. This year marked the 11th annual gala held at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre. […]
Top 6 Questions to Ask Your Home Designer Before Hiring Them
So, you want to build a log or timber frame home. You’ve been fantasizing about your dream home for years, ever since you set eyes on your first timber home, and now you’re at a place in life where you can finally see your dream come to life. You know every detail, the style, the space, the functionality. Now, you just need help designing it to your specifications. But finding the right designer for the job can be so confusing these days. […]
How much do log and timber frame homes cost?
One of the most common questions we hear when building and designing log and timber homes is “how much will it cost?” Every project is unique and there is no one size fits all, but there are a few things that you need to consider when researching the cost. […]
What if I don’t have a builder in mind?
Many times we work with clients that have an idea for the home they want to build but don’t have a builder in mind. Working with an experienced designer before you have a builder can sometimes be an asset. […]
How long does it take to have my home designed?
Designing your log and timber home is a critical part of the overall project and will help ensure that the building of your home is done correctly. […]
What if I design my own plans? Will this save me money?
Over the years we have worked with many clients that have brought in their own plans. Some have been fantastic and others have been only slightly better than a drawing on the back of a napkin. We understand that for many people planning to build and design a custom timber home may be a life long dream so you may already have some plans pulled together. We love working with clients that are excited about the process and want to be a part of it. […]
What is the difference between full scribe, timber frame and post and beam homes?
There are 3 main types of log and timber structures: full scribe, timber frame and post and beam. This article will break down the difference between these three structures to help you select the right style for your home. […]
New Web Site – Coming Soon!
We have a new web site coming soon! Sorry for the lack of web site updates this year. We have been very fortunate and we have been incredibly busy with many inspirational projects, so the [...]
Streamline Design Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award
Streamline Design Ltd. of Abbotsford, BC, Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in Canada February 4, 2014 – Streamline [...]
New Designs Added to Website
As we enter the new year, we are pleased to add 8 of our favorite custom designs from 2013 to our website. We are gearing up for the Spring 2014 construction season and looking forward [...]
Awarded Two 2013 Keystone Awards!
We are please to announce that the Revelstoke Coach House was awarded a 2013 Gold Keystone Award for 'Best single family detached home under 1,500 sq.ft.' and the Turtle Valley Timber Frame was awarded a [...]
Three homes added to our completed portfolio
We are excited to add three new projects to our completed portfolio/gallery; Gabriola Post and Beam Turtle Valley Partial Timber Frame Revelstoke Coach House
Planning For Your Custom Home: Part 3
Planning and designing your first custom log home is a big step. There are many decisions to make and it can come as a shock. However, not being diligent in thinking through all the decisions, [...]
Hybrid Timber Frame Raising
Timber raising on the Kiselback residence today. Energy performance was a driving factor for this beautiful, hybrid timber frame with the curved trusses. We therefore designed & engineered a unique structure with 16" I.C.F. (insulated [...]
Planning For Your Custom Log Home: Part 2
Planning and designing your first custom log home is a big step. There are many decisions to make and it can come as a shock. However, not being diligent in thinking through all the decisions, [...]
Planning For Your Custom Log Home
Planning and designing your first custom log home is a big step. There are many decisions to make and it can come as a shock. However, not being diligent in thinking through all the decisions, [...]
