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8 classic home styles made from wood

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Nowadays, building materials for a home are widely available. Each one is unique with its own style. For example, the wood materials are distinctive in terms of color and pattern, in terms of type such as natural and artificial wood.

Wooden houses are getting even more popular and popular. Thus, one can see that the widely used construction material is incorporated just in all house components such as the walls, pillars, beams, ceilings, or even in furniture. No can deny that wood is a natural charmer that exudes a certain aura, which can give a cozy mood and warm feeling! No matter how many new building materials are sprouting and available today, it's wood which serves the said purpose best! No wonder a wooden house remains as a classic and timeless home choice.

And today, let homify take you to the finest examples of a wooden house. Explore these house models which can be your inspiration to adapt for your beautiful home!

1. Single storey wooden house

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1. Single storey wooden house

This 178 sq.m. house is built and designed simply in one storey. The overall view of the house is wide and has a full living corner. The construction materials used are all real wood. The walls, windows, beams, ceilings, floors, doors, and gable roof tile shows beautiful harmony different shades of brown tone.

And to complement the wooden house, the open space can be utilized as a multipurpose yard covered in green grass; residents and guests can enjoy outdoor and leisure activities in this spacious lawn. Intensify the earth elements by paving the walkway through the house with bricks.The color of the brick matched with the wood beautifully, both exuding a warm atmosphere. This is an example of simple, single-storey wooden house that is fully-furnished and well-equipped with plenty of living space.

This 178 sq.m. house is built and designed simply in one storey. The overall view of the house is wide and has a full living corner. The construction materials used are all real wood. The walls, windows, beams, ceilings, floors, doors, and gable roof tile shows beautiful harmony different shades of brown tone.

And to complement the wooden house, the open space can be utilized as a multipurpose yard covered in green grass; residents and guests can enjoy outdoor and leisure activities in this spacious lawn. Intensify the earth elements by paving the walkway through the house with bricks.The color of the brick matched with the wood beautifully, both exuding a warm atmosphere. This is an example of simple, single-storey wooden house that is fully-furnished and well-equipped with plenty of living space.

2. Wooden house in the forest

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2. Wooden house in the forest

This one-storey house is surrounded by hills and fertile green areas. For the structure, wood is used as the backbone of this wonderful house - strong and durable! The gable roof design and addition of a chimney for home fireplace both creates the perfect cozy home atmosphere. The outdoor design is focused on simplicity and airiness, such as the matching door and windows in clear glass.  The surrounding area under the eaves has provided a pathway-and-relaxing corner to enjoy the scenic surroundings. The residents can take a leisure walk any time.

This one-storey house is surrounded by hills and fertile green areas. For the structure, wood is used as the backbone of this wonderful house - strong and durable! The gable roof design and addition of a chimney for home fireplace both creates the perfect cozy home atmosphere. The outdoor design is focused on simplicity and airiness, such as the matching door and windows in clear glass.  The surrounding area under the eaves has provided a pathway-and-relaxing corner to enjoy the scenic surroundings. The residents can take a leisure walk any time.

3. Wooden house with gabled roof

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3. Wooden house with gabled roof

The 126-square meter wooden house is built and designed in a classic style, with the charm of a gable roof! The unique feature of this roof is that while it protects the structure from the intense heat, rain, and other weather conditions, it also looks stylish and well worth the price. The eaves can be extended to the patio to create comfortable resting areas. The building material mainly used is hardwood. The distinctive color scheme in shades of dark brown trimmed with light yellow accent on the doors and windows, makes the house beautifully soft and vibrant.

The 126-square meter wooden house is built and designed in a classic style, with the charm of a gable roof! The unique feature of this roof is that while it protects the structure from the intense heat, rain, and other weather conditions, it also looks stylish and well worth the price. The eaves can be extended to the patio to create comfortable resting areas. The building material mainly used is hardwood. The distinctive color scheme in shades of dark brown trimmed with light yellow accent on the doors and windows, makes the house beautifully soft and vibrant.

4. Modern style wooden house

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4. Modern style wooden house

The two-storey house on 172 square meters is built with a modern design focusing on geometric shapes. The triangular gable roof partnered  with square-shaped windows and door looks great in harmony.The exterior looks compact and cozy. Adding a few greens by the facade will also liven the mood outdoors.On the contrary, the interior space can offer a fresh and airy atmosphere, evident from the high ceiling, roof structure and multiple windows. A combination of these tips and tricks can make the overall look of the house beautiful and sophisticated in contemporary style.

The two-storey house on 172 square meters is built with a modern design focusing on geometric shapes. The triangular gable roof partnered  with square-shaped windows and door looks great in harmony.The exterior looks compact and cozy. Adding a few greens by the facade will also liven the mood outdoors.On the contrary, the interior space can offer a fresh and airy atmosphere, evident from the high ceiling, roof structure and multiple windows. A combination of these tips and tricks can make the overall look of the house beautiful and sophisticated in contemporary style.

5. Rectangular-shaped wooden house

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5. Rectangular-shaped wooden house

This two-storey detached house with an area of 249 square meters exhibits a modern design in a hip rectangular shape. The main building materials used are all wood in every proportion, such as walls, ceiling, and roof. Large windows match the doors in clear glass. The combination of these materials enhances the overall image to look bright and light. The flat roof design gives a minimalist touch to balance the overall classy design. In addition, a multipurpose yard has been created with the introduction of mesquite grass. Out in the open, residents can bring tables and chairs to arrange an outdoor living corner.

This two-storey detached house with an area of 249 square meters exhibits a modern design in a hip rectangular shape. The main building materials used are all wood in every proportion, such as walls, ceiling, and roof. Large windows match the doors in clear glass. The combination of these materials enhances the overall image to look bright and light. The flat roof design gives a minimalist touch to balance the overall classy design. In addition, a multipurpose yard has been created with the introduction of mesquite grass. Out in the open, residents can bring tables and chairs to arrange an outdoor living corner.

6. Wooden house triangular shape

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6. Wooden house triangular shape

Now, this is another example of a wooden house built in geometric form as well. However, this house model chose a more popular roof design - in the form of a triangular shape. The advantages of a modern home is how rooms and parts of the house are seamlessly linked and thus looks super comfy! Why not maximize your wide outdoor space and try your hand at gardening in front of your house? Build a fresher atmosphere, creating an environment that feels closer to nature. The construction of a patio or terrace, or even the addition of the attic are just some of the sweet and brilliant choices you can opt to have!

Now, this is another example of a wooden house built in geometric form as well. However, this house model chose a more popular roof design - in the form of a triangular shape. The advantages of a modern home is how rooms and parts of the house are seamlessly linked and thus looks super comfy! Why not maximize your wide outdoor space and try your hand at gardening in front of your house? Build a fresher atmosphere, creating an environment that feels closer to nature. The construction of a patio or terrace, or even the addition of the attic are just some of the sweet and brilliant choices you can opt to have!

7. Single and comfy house

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7. Single and comfy house

This one-storey house simply shines with a classic style. You can achieve this look with genuine wood core construction. The exterior of the house also looks strong and durable!  While there is only one floor, it looks comfortably wide without sacrificing parts of the house as the structure is elongated in form. One can easily tell that rooms are connected and flow smoothly to another. Convert that spacious outdoor space to a relaxing and refreshing living space, decorated with grass and flowers.Take afternoon walks whenever you like!

This one-storey house simply shines with a classic style. You can achieve this look with genuine wood core construction. The exterior of the house also looks strong and durable!  While there is only one floor, it looks comfortably wide without sacrificing parts of the house as the structure is elongated in form. One can easily tell that rooms are connected and flow smoothly to another. Convert that spacious outdoor space to a relaxing and refreshing living space, decorated with grass and flowers.Take afternoon walks whenever you like!

8. Compact wooden house

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8. Compact wooden house

The last wooden house model is built and designed simply in a compact size of 66 square meters. The interior and exterior focus on simple furnishings while maintaining a semi-open space  so that air flows around freely. Maximize every inch of space and add an extra living corner with a cool terrace. The environment looks vibrant and natural being surrounded in rich  green trees and grass. Be inspired with this idea and use natural materials to decorate your home beautifully.

The last wooden house model is built and designed simply in a compact size of 66 square meters. The interior and exterior focus on simple furnishings while maintaining a semi-open space  so that air flows around freely. Maximize every inch of space and add an extra living corner with a cool terrace. The environment looks vibrant and natural being surrounded in rich  green trees and grass. Be inspired with this idea and use natural materials to decorate your home beautifully.