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Contemporary Home Plans – Sleek, Sophisticated, Yours.

Published on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by Leah Serra

Explore the clean lines and breathtaking architecture of popular contemporary home plans from Direct From the Designers. These stylish designs create the “wow” factor that only a contemporary house plan can bring. Open-concept layouts, sleek lines, abundant windows – these floor plans have it all! We have all of...

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Affordable Dream House Plans – Perfect for Building on a Narrow Lot!

Published on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Leah Serra

Are you looking for the perfect house plan so you can build your dream home? We’re up to the challenge! These home plans are ideally designed to fit your narrow lot, while giving you all the features you can’t live without. Large windows let in natural light, open-concept living...

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Find an Entertainer’s Kitchen in Our Best Floor Plans

Published on November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 by admin
House Plan 9898 entertainer's kitchen

We’ve all been there. You’ve worked all day to make the perfect entrée, but there’s just not enough space—nowhere to entertain! How can you throw the perfect gathering if your house just doesn’t have the layout for it? Don’t go through this again. In your next home build, create...

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New House Plans and Design Ideas in 2017

Published on February 10, 2017 by Jordan Koonts
Luxury house plan, traditional house plan, two-story house plan

Inspiring New House Plans and Design Ideas from Direct from the Designers 2017 is gearing for an exciting year of new house plans and home design ideas. Open concept floor plans remain a top design feature, especially as consumers are looking to build their ‘forever’ home and age in...

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Tips for Designing a Home with Great Entertainment Spaces

Published on December 13, 2016December 11, 2016 by admin

Whether you're looking to buy your first home or investing in your own vacation escape, you'll want to make sure that you have the perfect space for a party.

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Great Kitchen Designs for the Holidays

Published on November 20, 2016November 23, 2016 by Jordan Koonts
luxury kitchen design

Open floor plan key ingredient to great kitchen designs Preparing a big dinner for family and friends is an important part of any special event, especially during the holidays. Direct from the Designers’ believe that the best kitchen designs are part of an open and flexible living space. Most...

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Classic Country Farmhouse Home Plan 9772

Published on October 23, 2016May 30, 2018 by Jordan Koonts
country kitchen design

Classic Country Farmhouse Home Plan 9772 with modern amenities and open floor plan for today's busy family.

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Growing Demand for Farmhouse Plans

Published on May 22, 2016May 29, 2016 by Jordan Koonts

Maybe you’ve noticed the growing fondness for farm houses in real estate, because we sure have! This style of home is currently one of our most popular house plans, and its fan base is only growing larger by the day. What draws people to farm houses is their modest...

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The Latest Trends in New Home Construction

Published on October 4, 2015October 26, 2015 by Jordan Koonts

Planning out your dream home is an exciting and exhaustive undertaking. When the possibilities are just about endless, it can seem impossible for the average consumer to decide on a coherent home design scheme. Your home should be a reflection of your style, so don’t worry about following every...

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Universal Home Design Goes Mainstream

Published on September 20, 2015October 26, 2015 by Jordan Koonts

For a while now, people have accepted that they might go through several homes during their lives. From a starter home, to a larger house with enough space for a growing family, to a sensible place to live in retirement, there are definitely many reasons to become a homebuyer...

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