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We have reached 10,000 followers on Pinterest!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by - Misc.

Celebrating 10K followers on Pinterest!

By: Echo Dempsey

We would like to thank all of our loyal Pinterest followers! We have reached an exciting milestone, 10,000 followers. Whether your planning to build a new home or your looking to redecorate or remodel your existing home, our Pin Boards are a great resource for home inspiration. We divide our boards into specific categories, so you can easily search for photos of a particular style of home or a specific room in the home. Today, I’ll walk you through some of our most popular boards.

10K followers on Pinterest!

HOUSE PLAN 1363 – THE CHARLOTTE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on December 22, 2015 by - House Plans on the Drawing Board

This two-story cottage features a courtyard entry garage with a third, golf cart bay!

NOW AVAILABLE!

A sweeping gable highlights this two-story cottage house plan. The formal living spaces are open with a staircase separating them from the hearth and breakfast rooms. An e-space, butler’s pantry, mud and utility rooms are all near a two-car garage with golf cart bay. Upstairs are two bedrooms with private baths and a bunus room with dormer window and walk-in storage.

Click here to see home plan #1363 – The Charlotte!

Cottage Exterior Rendering - House Plan Design #1363

2974 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

The Sky is the Limit with a Walkout Basement

Posted on November 17, 2015 by - Building Information, House Plans

Rec Room with billiards and wet bar in the walkout basement of The Clubwell Manor - House Plan #5037

By Chuck Tripp

In a previous blog article (April 2015) , I talked about homeowners doing more with less, and making creative use of the square footage they had available. Another great way to extend one’s living experience is through the addition of a walkout, or daylight, basement. Walkout basements are typically built on a sloped yard so that a portion of the basement can be above ground to allow for doorways (often sliding glass) and windows to allow light in. They offer flexible space and are ideal for creating additional square footage. Oftentimes walkout basements are open to allow for a number of potential uses—including an extra family room, an additional bedroom, an entertainment room, or even a storage or utility room.

The following are just some suggestions for converting your basement into functional space:

Dream House Plans: Southwestern Home Design

Posted on September 8, 2015 by - Architectural Styles, Building Information

Dream house plans - 986 front exterior

The Sedona Ridge #986

When searching Dream House Plans, Southwestern house plans are one of the most easily recognizable designs in the United States.

By Charles Richardson and Chuck Tripp

With an architectural history that dates back to the Spanish Colonial era,

Southwestern home designs are especially prevalent in warmer, arid climates, such as Arizona, California, and New Mexico, among others. Southwestern dream home plans have evolved over the course of several centuries and have incorporated a range of influences, in particular classic Spanish Colonial, Mission, and Mediterranean.

Your Dream Home Plan – 7 Bedroom Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on September 1, 2015 by - House Plans, Interior Design

With your Dream Home Plan, the master bedroom is one of the most important rooms to avoid mistakes.

It’s a place to escape from the demands of daily life and relax at the end of the day. How you choose to design and decorate the space can have a huge impact on how comforting and enjoyable it can be.

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Master bedroom from The Runnymeade #1164