Two story house plans all have two stories of living area. There are two types of floor plans: one where all the bedrooms are on the second floor, and another floor plan type where the master bedroom is on the main floor and all, or some, of the other bedrooms are on the second floor. […]
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Patio Designs & Doors
Whether they swing or slide, you’ll want to make sure that your patio doors complement the architectural style of your new home, both inside and out, Â provide open views of the outdoors and allow for plenty of natural light inside. Today’s patio doors are beautiful, durable and energy-efficient. When it comes time to designing your […]
Floor Options
There are so many choices in the floor covering industry that choosing the right floor covering for your home may be a challenge. By looking at all the choices available and weighing the pros and cons of each product, you should be able to pick a covering that works best for each room in your […]
Home Safety
One way to protect your home is with a home fire sprinkler system. While fire sprinkler systems have been used commercially for over a century, this technology has been available for single-family homes for about 25 years. With the use of fire sprinklers, the average homeowner can significantly reduce his or her risk of death […]
Building Codes
All of our house plans are designed to meet or exceed the International Residential Code which has become the recognized standard. Some states, counties, and municipalities have their own codes, zoning requirements, and building regulations. Reproducible plans are extremely helpful where local engineering or code modifications are required. We offer a variety of blueprint packages […]
Decorating Your New Home
Decorating with color is fun. It’s never a bad idea to let the pros give you a hand in choosing your paint colors. If you can’t find the colors you want, have them custom mixed for you. Most all paint retailers have the ability to match any color you take them. They can match a […]
Door Options
There are so many options available when it comes to choosing and designing your front entryway that you’ll want to check out as many product lines as you can. Visit this link to read about different door options: Natural solid wood is probably the most attractive material for a decorative front door. Depending upon the […]
Finding the Right Financing
Since building a new home involves unique financing requirements you’ll want to find a lender that specializes in home construction loans and offers customized options. Construction financing commonly involves two loans: one interim construction loan for the building of the home and one permanent loan for the completed home. Finding the right financing to meet your […]
Outdoor Kitchens
A well-planned outdoor kitchen can transform a garden or deck into a kind of island resort, where great friends and great flavors mingle under sun or stars. Many homeowners are building their outdoor kitchens with ovens, refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, warming drawers and microwaves. Equally important as weatherproof appliances are the materials used to build your […]
More Information on Cottage Home Plans
A covered front entry gives European flair to this 2,802 square foot Cottage house plan. The large open floor plan of the family room, with access to the covered patio, is a great space to entertain guests, while the elegant dining room, kitchen and nook give the option for more or less formal dining. Retreat […]