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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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Tiny Homes That Live Large

Published on August 15, 2023August 14, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans

Tiny house living has become a major draw to Gen X and Millennials born between 1965 and 1996. These folks are investing in new homes and building their families right now. Eschewing the traditions of the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennial individuals want to enhance their lives with experiences...

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Our Favorite Coastal and Beach Homes

Published on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
one of favorite beach and coastal homes made for taking in views

Most house plans with large windows and decks will fit in at the beach, lake, or river. These ensure that views can be incorporated into the design of the home itself! But homes designed specifically for a coastal location have a certain look and feel about them. Here are some...

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Double Master Suites in One House Plan

Published on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans

For a home with great guest space and added comfort, it doesn’t get any better than having twin master suites. Get ready to see some amazing options! By selecting a plan that incorporates 2 master suites, you open up a world of possibilities. Flexibility and functionality about with multiple...

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Tips for Building a Home in Florida

Published on June 30, 2023June 28, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
if you want a ranch for building a home in Florida, this sunny design makes a great choice

How does one build a home? More specifically, how does one build a home in a particular location? Let’s take things one step further—how does one go about building a home in Florida, one of the hottest markets that also faces some of the most difficult environmental challenges? Getting...

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Favorite Two-Story Homes in 2023

Published on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans
a new farmhouse that's one of our favorite two-story homes

Two-story homes are as popular as ever. Why? They are more cost-efficient to build because building up will add square footage to your space without the added expense of expanding the foundation and roof. Like most things, there are pros and cons to every kind of house layout. You’ll need...

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Favorite Craftsman House Plans for 2023

Published on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Andrea Lewis Category: House Plans

Craftsman homes are a favorite style for both new homeowners and empty nesters. Developed during the Arts and Crafts movement of late 19th-century England and early 20th-century America, these homes are known for their beautiful rustic, naturally crafted looks. Craftsman house designs typically use multiple materials on the exterior such...

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