Log and Timber Home Living

Free Flow

Have you ever walked into a house that instantly put you at ease? Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why, but there’s something about it that is warm, welcoming and intuitive. More than likely, that feeling is a direct result of “flow.”

Flow is crucial to designing a floor plan that works, and while it does take some thought, it’s not hard. The concept centers around the idea of arranging spaces in a way that makes sense, both to you and to those who are visiting your home. To get it right, consider everything from the view you want to capture to the way you’ll use each room in the house. Here’s how.

1 Start with your location and your

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