Kitchens are the heart of the home, so a truly amazing kitchen design really stands out and does more for a house’s atmosphere than any other single room. Due to there being numerous fixtures and appliances, and so many ways to integrate them all, kitchen design is an ever-changing...
The Boy, the Dog, and the Architect
In 1956, a 12-year-old boy wrote a letter to a world-renowned architect asking for a special type of building he hadn’t yet designed in his professional career—a doghouse. Inspired by this story, The House Designers are searching for a rescue dog that we can have the pleasure of designing...
5 Kitchens to Bring out the Chef in You
By Rachel Lyon, Contributing Writer for Direct from the Designers’ House Plans The kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether you’re a hardcore party planner or simply enjoy gathering your family at mealtimes, there is a kitchen design that will fit your lifestyle perfectly. Make sure your appliances...
Decorating Your Home Interior for Halloween
Are you excited for Halloween? Do you want to spread your enthusiasm for this fun holiday throughout your home, but don’t know how to do it justice? It isn’t as easy to decorate your interior as it is the exterior of your house, because you have already made so...
New Construction of Rambler House Plan 3245
Check out photographs of a recent new construction of House Plan 3245 from Direct from the Designers. This one-story house plan features a beautiful combination of cottage, country, craftsman and lodge styling – inside and out!. Inside is a flexible, open floor plan featuring a vaulted great room, gourmet...
The Latest Trends in New Home Construction
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...
Universal Home Design Goes Mainstream
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...
Choosing the Right Exterior Style for Your Home
The time has come to decide on the overall look that you want in a house. Chances are, if you’re like most people, you already know what architectural styles you like and you just need to find the perfect one. Don’t be intimidated by there being so many choices...
10 Tips for Selecting the Right House Plan
Buying a house is an exhilarating time in many people’s’ lives, but it is also a very daunting task to those who aren’t particularly real estate savvy. Where to settle down, the culture of the surrounding area, the quality of the schools and even the social scene—these factors among...
Craftsman House Plan with Finished Daylight Basement
This brand new craftsman House Plan 9451 is perfect for a sloping lot. The finished sloping lot house plans includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchenette and wine bar, as well as a large open game room and plenty of extra storage space. This 3,602 square foot home has...