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Building a Home for Entertaining: House Plans with Spacious Kitchens

Published on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by Josh Johnson Category: House Plans
a luxe kitchen with a symmetrical cabinet and fridge layout around the range

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It’s not just a place for cooking—it’s a space for gathering, socializing, and entertaining guests. If you’re someone who loves to host dinner parties, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers, investing in a house plan with a spacious kitchen is...

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The Advantages of Energy-Efficient Duplex House Designs

Published on March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 by Josh Johnson Category: House Plans

As sustainability is becoming increasingly vital in homes, energy-efficient duplex house designs stand out as beacons of environmentally conscious living. These innovative dwellings not only reduce your carbon footprint, but also offer numerous benefits for homeowners. Let’s explore why opting for an energy-efficient duplex is a smart choice for...

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Top 5 Budget-Friendly House Plans for First-Time Home Builders

Published on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by admin Category: House Plans
a tight two-story Craftsman home for a narrow lot

In today’s economic climate, smart building choices are crucial, and this is especially true for first-time home builders. Perhaps you need some direction in terms of blueprints? We’ll present a curated selection of cost-effective house plans for the first-time home builder in this blog post. You’ll discover how these...

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Small House Plans with Large Storage

Published on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
a small and affordable two-story house plan

Clutter is stressful. Wouldn’t it be great to have a home that addresses that issue once and for all? Just imagine not having to rent a storage unit when you can keep all your items with you. Whether you’re downsizing or building your first home, these small house plans come packed...

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Our Favorite Modern Farmhouse Plans

Published on November 15, 2023November 10, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans

Modern farmhouse plans have been a top-seller among home designs for a few years now. The style started to gain traction in the mid-2000s, but its popularity today has positively boomed. The main exterior features of modern farmhouses include clean lines, gables, board and batten siding, large windows, wrap-around porches,...

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HOME THEATERS FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

Published on October 31, 2023November 2, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans

Movie night!  Those two words evoke images of a fun evening with the entire family.  And where else to make the magic happen than in your own home theater?  In the not-so-recent past, only the larger upscale homes had home theaters.  Since the pandemic, parents have had to come...

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Terrific House Plans with Home Offices

Published on October 15, 2023October 13, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
a home office with panoramic views

More and more of us work remotely these days. This means that we need spaces in our homes that can be used as offices. In the past, only larger upscale homes included office, den, or library rooms. And they were generally geared toward professionals with long, extended hours. The attorney who needs to...

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New Great Room Floor Plans with Amazing Photography

Published on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
a new farmhouse with an amazing great room

Take a look at the newest great room floor plans available today! These beautiful homes are perfect for today’s growing families. With open-concept living spaces, you can keep an eye on the kids and host with ease. And we have gorgeous photos that allow you to walk through different floor...

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Homes with Great Garages

Published on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
one of our great garages with a door on the back beside the back yard

Gone are the days when the garage was simply used to park the car or store seasonal items. It can now be the center of activity, a workshop, and/or a gathering place if you’d like. Great garages come in different packages depending on your needs! Consider adding storage cabinets—they now...

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Inviting Laundry Rooms

Published on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
a huge, inviting laundry room with double appliances and a center island

Laundry! Likely one of your most hated words. Laundry is an inevitable and tedious chore that never ends. Load after load, washing, drying, folding, hanging up, and putting away clothing over and over—you’ll spend a lot of time doing this throughout your life! But, since it must be done, you...

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