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Friday, May 03, 2013

Cottage Home Plan #1313 - The St. Regis - Is NOW AVAILABLE!
 
Cottage Design #1313 - The St. Regis



A hipped roof with metal accents and box bay windows create a charming exterior for this European influenced home. A cathedral ceiling tops the open great and dining rooms, and the kitchen looks on over a seating bar. The master suite includes his-and-hers walk-in closets, a spacious bath with pocket door and garden tub, and access to the airy, vaulted screen porch with skylights. A study and bonus room add flexibility.

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Cottage Home Plan #1313 - The St. Regis - Is NOW AVAILABLE! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Conceptual Design #1321- The Sylvan - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1321, the Sylvan


This Craftsman floor plan is angled to take advantage of rear views, and features two covered porches and a screened porch with grille and fireplace. Cathedral ceilings top the great room, dining room, master bedroom, and study. The spacious island kitchen is open to the living spaces around it, with a walk-in pantry nearby for convenience. An oversized utility room provides space for storage or hobbies.

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Conceptual Design #1321- The Sylvan - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Conceptual Design #1308 - The Gladstone - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1308, the Gladstone


This single dining space plan features tray, coffered, and cathedral ceilings throughout, with open living areas and cozy private spaces. French doors in the great room lead to a screen porch with skylights, while large windows in the dining room bring light indoors. The garage and utility room each have personnel doors leading outside, and a mud room connects them, keeping clutter in its place. The master suite and two additional bedrooms have walk-in closets.

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Conceptual Design #1308 - The Gladstone - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

New Plan #5046 - The Asiago Ridge - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #5046, the Asiago Ridge



The exterior of this hillside walkout plan is rich with detail, from the stone arches to the sloped shed dormer over the garage. A beamed cathedral ceiling tops the living area from the island kitchen to the cozy fireplace with built-in cabinetry. The bedroom/study displays a coffered ceiling and has its own private bath, while the master bedroom enjoys a cozy fireplace and porch access. The lower level is perfect for guests with two bedrooms, bathrooms, and a spacious rec room with fireplace and wet bar.

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New Plan #5046 - The Asiago Ridge - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Floor Plan Design

 
Friday, February 01, 2013

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1349
 
Conceptual Plan- 1349

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Conceptual Design #1349 is the result of customer feedback received on Conceptual Design #1342, which was originally inspired by the Newcastle Plan #994. Now a hillside walkout design, the bedroom and bathroom have been relocated to the lower level, along with an added family room/theater. The second floor and bonus room have been eliminated, while unfinished space on the lower level provides storage and a place for HVAC. On the main floor, the kitchen features an angled peninsula with bar seating, and the single dining area has high windows, making room for a buffet cabinet. Sun tunnels bring light into interior spaces, and outdoor entertaining is easy with covered and screen porches in the rear.

 

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Monday, January 21, 2013

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1348
 
Conceptual Plan- 1348

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Conceptual Design #1348 has the same country home feel as both the Northwyke Plan #759 and Conceptual Design #1315, with convenient updates. The laundry room is easily accessed by all three bedrooms, while a mud room lies just off the kitchen on the way to the garage. The kitchen sits toward the front of the home, but is positioned to enjoy rear views from the great room and single dining room. A walk-in pantry has been added and a powder room sits nearby. Both the great room and master bedroom access a screened porch with sky lights, and sun tunnels bring natural light into the laundry room, bathroom, and master bedroom closet.

 

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1347
 
Conceptual Plan- 1347

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Conceptual Design #1347 has living spaces that echo the Peyton Plan #1289, while the master and secondary bedrooms are grouped together around a laundry room for optimum traffic flow. Sun tunnels bring natural light into the laundry room and bathrooms. The cathedral great room is open to the kitchen and the single dining space with tray ceiling and plenty of rear views. A screened porch by the kitchen features a summer kitchen, fireplace, and skylights. A powder room, mud room, and walk-in pantry are grouped together and conveniently located adjacent to the garage, kitchen, and great room.

 

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1343
 
Conceptual Plan- 1343

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Conceptual Design #1343 is a takeoff of the Rutherford Plan #1241. This Craftsman home plan features a single dining space with abundant windows and access to a screen porch with skylights and fireplace. A secondary bedroom has been added to the main level, and the powder room has been expanded to become a full bath. The master bathroom has been redesigned with an added linen closet, and the kitchen has been reworked to include a center island and bar facing the great room. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the upstairs bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. An oversized bonus room and plenty of attic storage complete the second floor.

 

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1346
 
Conceptual Plan- 1346

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Conceptual Design #1346 is inspired by the Foxglove Plan #1297. The layout has been reworked so that all three bedrooms are grouped together with a laundry room at the center for convenience. Tray ceilings can be found in both living and private spaces, and the curved breakfast nook mirrors the master bedroom sitting area. For those who still want to maintain separate eating areas, this design includes both a formal dining room and separate breakfast area. A mud room and powder room are tucked behind the garage, while the covered back porch with fireplace and skylights is perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

 

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1335
 
Conceptual Plan- 1335

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Conceptual Design #1335 is an updated redesign of the Violet Plan #1016. This small home plan maximizes square footage by eliminating the formal dining room and expanding the single dining space, keeping it open to the great room and kitchen. A pantry and mudroom have been added, with a separate utility room to keep laundry out of the walkways. The master suite has been updated with his-and-hers walk-in closets, while the secondary bedrooms have been enlarged. Living continues outside to the screen porch with skylights and summer kitchen.

 

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Friday, November 09, 2012

Conceptual Design #1313 - The St. Regis - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1313, the St. Regis



A hipped roof with metal accents and box bay windows create a charming exterior for this European influenced home. A cathedral ceiling tops the open great and dining rooms, and the kitchen looks on over a seating bar. The master suite includes his-and-hers walk-in closets, a spacious bath with pocket door and garden tub, and access to the airy, vaulted screen porch with skylights. A study and bonus room add flexibility.

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Conceptual Design #1313 - The St. Regis - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Thursday, November 08, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1344
 
Conceptual Plan- 1344

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Conceptual Design #1344 is an adaptation of the hillside walkout Genova Plan #1191. Redesigned for level lots, a second floor has been added to incorporate two bedrooms and an oversized bonus space. The second floor balcony is open to the great room and foyer, and each upstairs bedroom has a walk-in closet and adjacent full bath. On the main floor, the kitchen is open to a single dining space, and a large walk-in pantry has been added. Both the utility room and garage have personnel doors for outside access, and the screen porch has added skylights to bring in extra light.

 

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Wednesday, November 07, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1345
 
Conceptual Plan- 1345

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Conceptual Design #1345 is derived from the Bluestone Plan #1302. This family-friendly design places the master and secondary bedrooms near each other, creating separate common and private areas. A laundry/utility room is located near the bedrooms for convenience. The island kitchen is open to the great room and includes an e-space along with a walk-in pantry and a mud room leading to the angled garage. A unique single dining space, master bedroom sitting area, and screen porch with fireplace add luxury.

 

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Conceptual Design #1300 - The Lennon - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1300, the Lennon



Palladian windows and striking gables give character to the Lennon plan. Inside, cathedral and tray ceilings in the living spaces give this home a spacious feel, with French doors and large windows facing the rear of the home. A coat closet and mud room off the garage help keep messes hidden, and the laundry room includes counters for extra workspace. The master suite features a tray ceiling, screen porch access, and two walk-in closets.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Conceptual Design #1312 - The Baskerville - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1312, the Baskerville



Mixed materials and arches create rich texture in this European style home. This design features a large, single dining area that is open directly into the great room and kitchen, where a square island and nearby pantry optimize workspace. A side entry garage includes a side door for outside access and an enlarged utility/mud room features adjacent space for pet food and water bowls. Multiple porches are accessed from the dining room, great room, and master suite.

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Conceptual Design #1312 - The Baskerville - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Friday, October 05, 2012

Conceptual Design #1304 - The Trinity - Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1304, the Trinity



This traditional plan enjoys a welcoming front porch with double columns and arches echoed throughout the exterior. Inside, the living areas radiate from the open kitchen, while abundant windows invite rear views. A small foyer lends privacy to the well-appointed master suite, while secondary bedrooms, utility room, and bonus space are positioned near each other for convenience. Tray and cathedral ceilings, built-ins in the great room, and a window seat in the study add custom detail to this home.

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Conceptual Design #1304 - The Trinity - Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Two Story Home Plan - The Tristan Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1311, the Tristan



Multiple arches and shed dormers create a welcoming exterior for this updated floor plan. The dormers above give an open feel to the foyer and second floor landing, which in turn looks out over the two-story great room. A single dining space is defined by a sole column, while walls filled with windows offer exceptional views. A full master suite and over-sized utility room complete the main floor, while twin bedrooms and a large bonus room are found upstairs.

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Two Story Home Plan - The Tristan Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1342
 
Conceptual Plan- 1342

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Conceptual Design #1342 is derived from the Conceptual Design #1311. This two-story design has a single dining space positioned at the rear of the plan with views in every direction, and access to covered and screened porches. The spacious utility room has its own place near the garage, setting it apart from high-traffic areas. A bedroom/study and full bath have been added at the front of the home, eliminating the need for a powder room under the staircase. An additional bedroom and full bath are located upstairs, along with extra bonus space and attic storage.

 

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Monday, October 01, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1341
 
Conceptual Plan- 1341

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Conceptual Design #1341 is an update to the Whiteheart Plan #926 with a smaller footprint. Converting this craftsman design to a single dining space plan allowed for expansion in the master bathroom and separation of the mud and utility rooms. A pantry has been added next to the kitchen, along with a screen porch that has skylights and an outdoor kitchen that extends from the dining room.

 

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Friday, September 28, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1338
 
Conceptual Plan- 1338

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Conceptual Design #1338 is an adaptation of the Solstice Springs Plan #5011 and Conceptual Design #1320. By removing angles to the garage, dining room, screened porch, stairs, mud room, and utility room, this hillside walkout plan will fit on narrower lots while maintaining just over 2900 square feet of living space. The single dining space accesses a screen porch with summer kitchen, while a lower level of porches and patios expands the outdoor living.

 

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

One Story Home Plan - The Norton Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1305, The Norton



The kitchen is the heart of this home, with its breakfast bar and open view of the great room. The dining room lies just off the kitchen and is surrounded by windows on three sides, while the great room opens out to a cozy screen porch with skylights. The master suite also has porch access, and includes his-and-hers walk-in closets and a well-appointed master bath. Ample storage space throughout the home helps keep things organized.


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One Story Home Plan - The Norton Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Monday, August 27, 2012

Two Story Home Plan - The Giselle Goes Live and is Now Available!
 
Plan #1295, The Giselle



This family-friendly plan features abundant windows both front and back, and a two-story vaulted ceiling in the great room for an open, airy feeling. The angled kitchen bar is perfect for quick meals and entertaining, while a pantry nearby offers plenty of storage space. A generous utility room with counters and a sink is a convenient workspace, and a large bonus room adds flexibility.

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Two Story Home Plan - The Giselle Goes Live and is Now Available! | Category: Conceptual Designs

 
Friday, August 03, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1337
 
Conceptual Plan- 1337

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Conceptual Design #1337 is a takeoff from the Peekskill Plan #780. This single dining space plan has an open layout perfect for rear views. Just beyond the large country kitchen lays an oversized walk-in pantry and a sizeable utility room with counter space, broom closet, and exterior doorway. French doors in the dining room lead to a screen porch with outdoor kitchen. An elevator has been added, and the master suite reworked to include his-and-hers closets and an improved master bath. The lower level of this hillside walkout plan includes a rec room, bedroom, and abundant storage space.

 

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1339
 
Conceptual Plan- 1339

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Conceptual Design #1339 is an update to the Silvergate Plan #1254. By changing the angled garage to one with courtyard entry, this design will fit on a narrower lot. The walk-out basement has been omitted, with a secondary bedroom with walk-in closet added to the main floor. Both the utility room and garage have an added door for outside access, and the garage has expanded storage space. Additional updates include an octagonal screen porch with fireplace, walk-in pantry and e-space off the kitchen, and master bedroom sitting area. A large bonus room adds flexibility.

 

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Monday, July 23, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1336
 
Conceptual Plan- 1336

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Conceptual Design #1336 is a takeoff from the Silvergate Plan, #1254. No longer a hillside walkout, this Craftsman plan is on a crawlspace and has an added second floor with two bedrooms, full bath, and oversized bonus room. The master bath has been updated, and linen closets have been included in each bathroom. Walk-in closets in every bedroom, front and garage entry coat closets, and a large pantry add storage, while an e-space off the kitchen and personnel door in the garage add convenience. Outdoor features include a covered porch, patio, and screen porch with summer kitchen.

 

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1334
 
Conceptual Plan- 1334

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Conceptual Design #1334 is an update to the Edelweiss Plan #1013. This single dining space plan makes way for additional storage and utility spaces. A separate mudroom and utility room off the garage means everything will have its place, and the utility room features convenient outside access. A large pantry increases storage in the kitchen, which is open to the dining room and great room. The screen porch just outside includes skylights and a summer kitchen. In the master suite, his-and-hers closets have been redrawn to match in size, and the master bathroom has been updated with a linen closet included. The garage has been expanded and a personnel door added.

 

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Saturday, July 07, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1340
 
Conceptual Plan- 1340

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Conceptual Design #1340 is a revision to the Wilton Plan #981, with the addition of a walkout basement. The lower level features a guest suite, rec room, full bath, and unfinished space perfect for storage or future expansion. The master bath has been redesigned for a more open feel, and the his-and-hers closets adjusted to be equal in size. The garage leads to a mud room and separate utility room with ample workspace, and a nearby walk-in pantry and e-space update the kitchen. The single dining room and great room are open to one another with a view from the kitchen and access to a screen porch with summer kitchen. The kitchen has been expanded and is larger than that of Conceptual Design #1327 (another derivative of #981).

 

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Tuesday, July 03, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1332
 
Conceptual Plan- 1332

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Conceptual Plan 1332 is a derivative of the Silvergate plan #1254 and the Laurelwood plan #5024. This European design has an angled floor plan, adding architectural interest. A residential elevator has been added without reducing the overall square footage, and the rec room, dining room, and screen porch have been expanded. The layout makes this a perfect vacation or retirement home.

 

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Monday, July 02, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1331
 
Conceptual Plan- 1331

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Conceptual Plan 1331 is a derivative of the Solstice Springs Plan #5011. This golf course home plan is a hillside walkout designed with a residential elevator, making it a perfect retirement plan. A rear porch off the main level is accessible from the master bedroom, great room, and breakfast nook, while skylights brighten the space. A redesigned utility area includes a larger pantry and additional storage under the stairs.

 

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

House Plan on the Drawing Board - Plan #1330
 
Conceptual Plan- 1330

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Conceptual Plan 1330 is an update to the O'Neale plan #1138, with its front exterior inspired by the Drayton Hall plan #1238. By increasing the total heated square footage, the dining room and secondary bedrooms have been enlarged and a spacious utility room with outdoor access has been added. An additional bonus room, front and rear coat closets, and a pantry add plenty of storage space. The rear porch has been updated with summer kitchen and skylights, and the master bath has been expanded and reworked. Added touches to this European plan include an upstairs linen closet, dormer windows, and a personnel door to access the garage from outside.

 

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