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The Perfect Lake House Designs For Your Lot

Posted on June 18, 2018 by - House Plans

Perfect Lake House Plans

If you’re moving near a lake, building a house from scratch will ensure it has all the features you desire. Whether you’re looking for a space to entertain, want to enjoy the view or simply wish to have unhindered access to the water, Donald A. Gardner Architects has lake house designs that will suit your needs. With one of our stunning house plans, you can fully enjoy your lakefront living experience.

Find the perfect lake house plan for your lot.

The Tristan Home Plan 1311

Choose a House Plan That Captures the View

The view is a major factor to consider when mulling lake house ideas. Hillside walkout designs are great for sloping lots and often will feature large windows are doors oriented to take advantage of a view. Typically these designs offer rear views, featuring windows — often with a sliding glass door for access to a porch or patio — at the rear of the home.

Six Great Advantages to Building a Smaller House

Posted on May 2, 2017 by - House Plans

The Benefits Of Building A Smaller House

When it comes to your home, bigger is not always better. While big homes offer benefits of their own, a growing number of people are finding that they prefer a smaller house. In fact, small house plans  have several advantages that are impossible to enjoy with a large home. Here are some of the benefits of a smaller house that are worth considering.

The Benefits Of Building A Smaller House

The Satchwell – 2097 sq ft

Home Plan Features For Pet Owners To Consider

Posted on October 12, 2016 by - House Plans

Pet-Friendly Features for your Dream Home Plan!

Building a custom home plan is a dream come true for many families, and you’ll likely spend a lot of time trying to decide which features you need and want for the people who will reside in your new house. If your family includes a fuzzy kitten or a playful pup, you might want to consider some of the pet-friendly home plan features below that will help your favorite animal feel at ease in its new space.

Pet-Friendly Features for your Dream Home Plan!

The Rockledge 875-D

Is your Dream Home ready for Fall?

Posted on October 2, 2016 by - House Plans, Misc.

dream home fall backyard

Fall outdoor decorating from Better Homes and Gardens

Prepare your dream home for fall with these backyard tips.

Fall is a magical time of year. When that chill hits the air to bring relief from the heat of summer and the aesthetic of changing leaves cannot be rivaled by any other season. It conjures up images of pumpkins, hay stacks, and candy apples and you get to bring out those cozy boots and sweaters that have been packed away for months.

7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME

Posted on September 29, 2016 by - Building Information

What You Need To Know Before Building Your Dream Home

Follow these tips before building your dream home plan.

The Silvergate 1254-D

Are you considering tackling the job of building your own dream home? In many ways, this is the only way to get exactly what you want and need out of a home; and when the process is over, you will end up with a new space that perfectly matches your dream. Yet if you’ve never worked through the home-building process before, you may feel a little overwhelmed. Here are some tips on what to expect and how you can be an active participant in the exciting process of building your dream home.