Home Plans for Outdoor Entertaining

Published on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Christine Cooney

You can take your parties to the next level with these home plans for outdoor entertaining! Whether it’s just a simple covered lanai or includes an expansive gourmet kitchen with a poolside bar, our homes are engineered to serve all needs. Plus, these impressive features have been added to some of our favorite layouts. The […]

Designing a Great Outdoor Kitchen

Published on May 28, 2016 by Rachel Lyon

If you love sunny days, warm summer nights, or hosting big gatherings of friends and family, maybe the thought of an outdoor kitchen has crossed your mind before. More than just a grill that you pull out of the garage for cookouts, this amenity is growing in popularity as people want to extend their living […]

All Decked Out – 3 Things to Consider When Building Your Deck

Published on August 5, 2014January 12, 2015 by Christine Cooney

Since most people spend most of their day at work, school or in their home, they want another place to go and unwind or have fun. That new place is their backyard and what better way to enjoy all the same great amenities you have indoors than to design an outdoor living space on a […]

Top 10 Features of Upscale Homes

Published on December 26, 2013December 29, 2013 by Sierra Crosby

Before choosing your dream house plan, you might want to take a look at some of the features that upscale homebuyers are currently seeking. In a study released this summer, the NAHB reported what features ranked high on upscale homebuyers wish lists. Given a choice of over 120 items, people in the market for an […]

Celebrate National BBQ Month

Published on May 11, 2011February 15, 2012 by Christine Cooney

Celebrate National Barbecue Month by checking out a sample of our newest and most popular house plans featuring great outdoor living spaces in this week’s Dream Designs newsletter. Throw a cook-out or just enjoy family dinner in one of our outdoor kitchen designs featuring all the latest in outdoor cooking appliances, like hybrid cooking grills, […]

Great Outdoor Living Designs

Published on May 13, 2010January 12, 2015 by Christine Cooney

A key ingredient in most outdoor living spaces is a well-planned and fully equipped kitchen. To further impress, you can add a fireplace, television, stereo system and high-end teak or wrought iron furniture. A popular design trend is having your outdoor kitchen appliances encased in an island or cooking center constructed of concrete, brick, stucco, slate, […]