Choosing the right house style to suit your needs is one of the first decisions to make prior to purchasing your home plan. With so many different styles to choose from, it is always a good idea to look a few years ahead. Are you close to retiring, and might prefer a one story house […]
Christine Cooney
Christine has over a decade of experience as a house plan and floor plan expert. Outside of providing her expertise to customers to help them find and build their dream homes, her passion and knowledge of the home building industry allows Christine to guide families and builders through all of the important steps from finding plans to building custom homes that meet the expectations of today’s new home owner. Christine’s years of knowledge of the diverse trends and needs of the modern homeowner has made her into an authoritative and trusted voice in the online house plan community.
Building Your Dream Home
Prior to building your dream home, there are many cost saving tips to consider. Purchasing a stock house plan is one way to keep some money in your pocket. Most stock house plan can be modified to your needs, for a fraction of the cost of a custom build. Choosing the right builder is also […]
Creating An Outdoor Living Space
One of the biggest trends in new home construction is creating an outdoor living space that includes everything from patios and decks to kitchens and bars to pools and hot tubs. Homeowners no longer have to settle for rectangular pools or portable hot tubs, today’s pools and hot tubs come in all shapes and sizes […]
Living Room Disappearing Act
Today’s open floor plans have more open space where families can cook in the kitchen and still be able to enjoy their guests in an adjoining family room or breakfast nook. Our culture has shifted to a more casual lifestyle creating this commodious living space spawning new home owners to seek out house plans with […]
Outdoor Entertaining
In the midst of beautiful weather and summer barbeques, the ability to entertain outdoors has become a staple when searching for the perfect house plan. Covered porches, patios, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces are making a huge statement in a families needs and wants. Finding the right space and placement of of outdoor fixtures, such as […]
Going Green in the Kitchen
If you’re craving a green kitchen, you’ll want to start with choosing the main ingredients – appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring and lighting. Learn how to design a gorgeous kitchen that’s healthier for you, lighter on your wallet and better for the environment in the latest issue of Home Ideas. Besides the main ingredients, there are […]
Creating your dream home
Prior to viewing our extensive collection of home plans keep in mind there are many things to consider when searching for your dream home! Make a checklist of what you are looking for, such as: number of bedrooms, bathrooms, size of garage, need for storage, foundation type, etc. This will help to narrow your search.
Contemporary Yet Classic Home Plan
Old world charm meets modern day amenities, describes this 4,203 square foot farmhouse. The great room with fireplace and built-ins offer a great space for entertaining with beautiful French doors leading to the covered porch. A gourmet kitchen is sure to please, with its stone fireplace and functional layout. Enjoy the serenity of the oversized […]
Vessel Sinks
Many home inspired trends come from upscale restaurants and hotels, this is particularly true with bathroom trends. One of the hottest trends to hit residential bathrooms is the top mounted or vessel sink, which sits above the bathroom countertop and can be made from almost any material. Unlike most traditional sink designs, vessel sinks offer […]
Popular Roofing Options
You have many choices for covering your pitched roof. Before you pick one, consider cost, life span and ease of maintenance for each roofing material. Three most popular roofing materials are: asphalt shingle, clay or concrete tiles and metal roofs. Clay tile roof, which outside of changing the underlayment, will last forever.