At first glance it might sound a bit foreign, an outdoor kitchen, who would want that? After all a kitchen is normally on the inside of a house plan. It is where meals are prepared, the kid’s homework is done, and where stories of the day are swapped. Well,...
Efficient Small House Plans for Comfortable Living
There are plenty of reasons for building a small house, but if not planned out well enough small houses can be constricting, and coming up with a good small house plan to make each part of the home work could be quite a challenge. The following are some tips...
Your Deck Is Glowing (With Fire Features)
As water features will accent your pool, fire features are the newest must-have craze for your outdoor living space. Water might cool you down and quench your thirst but fire is the hot ticket right now. Fire features add ambiance and drama to the flames and give you another...
What To Consider When Building A Garage
Here are some tips to keep in mind when building a garage. Consider your needs now and in the future. Do you need space for lots of lawn equipment? Or do you plan on buying a boat that needs storage? It is important to know what you want to use...
Top 3 French Country House Plans
French style is simple and elegant, and it’s easy to see that a French Country house plan will exude the charm of the French countryside. As well as being elegant there are two key characteristics that define the French Country house plan collection—variety, and details. Variety is the key...
House Plan of the Week: HHF-8292
This single story home exudes a friendly and inviting atmosphere with its French Country façade. When you enter through the foyer, to your immediate right is a front-facing den that would make a great home office. The foyer also leads to a dramatic vaulted great room sure to impress visitors....
The Williamsburg Collection is a Perfect Match for Colonial House Plans
There is no denying the appeal of classic and historical houses. With the help of Benjamin Moore® you can construct a new home with authentic historical colors from their Williamsburg Collection. A set of 144 paints based on the original pigments that were developed over 250 years ago. This...
Intelligent, Resourceful Green Home Design
From canvas grocery bags and recycled paper towels to hybrid cars and eco-friendly product packaging, the ‘green’ movement has permeated many different facets of our daily lives. When it comes to home building trends, things are no different. The concept of green home design has been gaining steam for...
Best-Selling Southern House Plans Direct from the Designers
With summer around the corner, I find myself watching a lot of old movies that feature Southern plantation houses that look majestic in the sunlight and feature extravagant outdoor living spaces. Now, you might be imagining a home like the one from Gone With the Wind or even one...
Outdoor Home Features Projected to Increase in Popularity
Consumers see outdoor features as an investment; trends identified for 2013 include outdoor kitchens, entertainment spaces, fire pits, pools and dining areas. Direct from the Designers offers outdoor living spaces to meet this growing demand. Demand for unique outdoor home features, such as kitchens, living rooms, pools, patios...