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We want to build a 5000-6000 sqft, two-story, timber frame house. The first story is a walk-out basement with an opening to the north. The second story is ground level on the south, but elevated on the north.

The land is relatively flat, but we intend to grade a slope next to the house to achieve the split floors (partially burying the first floor). The second floor is our main living space. We have 180 degree nice views to the NW, N, NE, E, SE that we’d like to capture from the second floor.

Below is the list of rooms we want on each floor, with a short description:

Ground Floor - (2nd floor)
Living - want to be able to seat a dozen people, with views to the north and/or east
Dining - would ideally like this open to living for entertaining
Kitchen - would ideally like this near dining and living
Large Pantry
Snack/Drink Area - This can be part of the kitchen or separate. Would like a sink, ice, soda dispenser and snacks. Should be near living.
Master Bedroom. Ideally with a good view.
His and Hers Offices - Two total, about 9x10. Would like nice view and room for a computer desk and small couch
Foyer, coat closet, guest bath
Stairs and Home Elevator
Laundry - bonus if can be a mud room and or dog den
4 Seasons Room - Nice views, ideally next to living and dining for overflow
3 Car Garage


Walk-out Basement - (1st floor) 10 foot ceiling.
Activity/Sports Room - Big open space, about 20x40
Arcade/Billiards space - Also somewhat big. Enough for a pool table, shuffleboard table and a few arcade games
Bed 2
Bed 3
Stairs & Elevator
Gym - Near activity room
Snack area - Ideally below the upstairs one to share the same soda lines.
Guest Bathroom(s) - At least one not tied to a bedroom. If there’s room for a second either in a public space or tied to a bedroom, that would be good.
Outdoor covered patio - Ideally under sunroom and leading to a pool.


I’ve attached my attempt at laying this out, but am definitely open to any modifications. I’m certainly looking for opportunities to improve things. Being a timber framed house, the beams will be exposed and are part of the appeal, so I’d want those nicely centered in rooms in a way that looks nice.

Look for opportunities to improve the current layout.
Work on the details on room layouts, window placements, kitchen, etc.
Provide renderings so ensure we like the look of the house before building.

I like:
The look of timber beams. I don't care if they're actually load bearing or not.
Wood/stone combo with nice lighting.
Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings for kitchen, dining, living, entry, four seasons rooms.

Don't like:
Floor to ceiling wood. Some of these same photos use too much. I prefer ones that don't have wood walls.