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  • Small Country House Plans

    Small Country House Plans There is just something special about Country Home Design. It's hard to explain why, but Country House Plans innately offer a very comfortable and relaxed lifestyle. It might have something to do with the open floorplan, or it might be the covered porches, but whatever it is, Country Style Homes are amazing. This little pearl is HPG-800-1, and it proves once and for all that size doesn't matter when it comes to country homes. Like many Country House Plans, HPG-800-1 offers a covered front porch that just radiates comfort and relaxation. The open living room with its cozy fireplace seems to transport you back to a simpler day and time. The spacious kitchen has plenty of cupboard space, and it's all arranged strategically to provide you with the ultimate work

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  • Country House Plans = Relaxed Luxury

    Country House Plans = Relaxed Luxury Country House Plans House Plans come in many different shapes and styles (Click Here for a complete list of House Plan Styles on The Plan Collection). You see everything from sprawling Mediterranean villas and European estates to cozy bungalows and Tudor-style cottages. With such a wide selection, people can often get a bit overwhelmed when it comes to choosing a style for their new home. No matter what style you choose, there is one fact that is simply undeniable -- it's hard to beat the relaxed luxury of a good Country House Plan. Take HPG-2500-1, for instance. Imagine the smell of a family barbeque as you're sitting on the covered rear porch, complete with an outdoor kitchen, on a cool summer evening; or feel the warm sun trickle into the breakfast area as you read the

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  • Luxurious Country House Plans

    Luxurious Country House Plans Luxurious Country Home Design This luxurious set of Country House Plans is called the Dover, and let me tell you -- it also knows a thing or two about luxury home design. Aside from its attractive country craftsman style, the Dover is committed to providing you with the most open and spacious floor plan available. Each room is so large and airy, but the Dover is constantly finding ways to open things up even more. For instance, check out the way that you get a straight shot from one end of the family room all the way over to the opposite wall of the country kitchen -- talk about "wide open spaces." The Dover also does a fantastic job of using every available inch to provide you with the amenities you deserve. Let's take some time to explore the second story, shall we?

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  • Garage Plans -- A Great Investment!

    Garage Plans -- A Great Investment! Garage Plans Garages are good. Period. Garages can be used for just about anything -- they provide you with a great place to dump all your junk; they keep your car(s) out of the elements; and they can make a great workshop or laundry room. Your garage can be as organized or as cluttered as you want. You can really tell a lot about a person by his or her garage. Sadly, many older (and newer) homes don't have garages, but this isn't a reason to mourn! If you have the room, you can always build a detached or "stand-alone" garage, but you should definitely find a garage plan that will match the style of your existing home. We at The Plan Collection have recently added over 30 new garage plans. We have plain and simple stand-alone garages as plain and simple as you can get

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  • A Nice Country Craftsman Design

    A Nice Country Craftsman Design Check this out! This is House Plan HPG-2199. As you can see, it has a nice, clean Craftsman style exterior and an inviting covered porch, but that isn't all! The old adage may say "Don't judge a book by its cover," but one could also argue that you should never judge a house solely based on its exterior façade. The great room is really cool with its raised ceiling. The fireplace and covered back porch are also a couple of nice features. Some people might really like how the master bedroom is on the opposite side of the house, when compared to the other three bedrooms. The flex space is pretty neat because you can use that room for any purpose you can think of: it could be a den/library, a formal dining area, a music room, home office, etc. You are only limited by your

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  • Vacation Plans and More!

    Vacation Plans and More! Vacation Plans? This is House Plan GHD-2026. It has a contemporary cabin feel, and it would make a great vacation home; but GHD-2026 would meet the needs of a full-time family just as well. Imagine walking up to this home. From the front, it appears to be a very neat and simple ranch-style rambler, but upon entering, you are sure to be amazed by the two story living room below. This loft/entry area offers the potential for some very good times indeed, but just you wait until you check out the lower level! At 27'-0" x 12'-6", the kitchen can only be described as "behemoth." It is so big and offers so much cupboard space, but that's not all. There is a cozy little sun room nearby that is absolutely perfect for Saturday morning breakfast. Don't forget about the

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  • Passive Solar Home Design -- Beauty and Benefits!

    Passive Solar Home Design -- Beauty and Benefits! With today's energy needs and financial recession, we at The Plan Collection find more and more people asking about our Passive Solar Home Plans. It seems that both builders and homeowners are getting more and more enthusiastic about the benefits that come from Passive Solar design. With this recent surge in popularity, people often ask us if there are any particular Passive Solar House Plans that we recommend. The answer is "Yes!" Most of our best-selling Passive Solar House Plans have all been created by the same architect. You can Click Here to see his entire collection, or you can browse through our website and find them yourself. However, you might want to look at CKD688 first. This has been one of our most popular Passive Solar House Plans -- and for good

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  • New Luxury Home Plans!

    New Luxury Home Plans! We have recently added a few new home designs to our list of Luxury Home Plans. Allow me to introduce you to one of the most outstanding: This is the Eagle. It is such a nice luxury house plan. It has a very appealing exterior. In fact, with all of the covered porch space, I'd be tempted to spend more time outside than I would inside. Of course, that's just an exaggeration. Inside you also have some very relaxing areas. For instance, the Eagle provides a spectacular living room, a quiet den, and a casual living room (all on the main floor). There is even a separate home office, a lounge, and a library downstairs. The Eagle also provides two areas for dining. There is a formal dining room, as well as a casual dining area. But don't assume that this home is only for

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  • Bungalow Style and So Much More!

    Bungalow Style and So Much More! Bungalow Style and so much more! Near the turn of the century, America seemed to be obsessed with one type of residential architecture -- the Bungalow! Although the craze has seemed to decline slightly, you can't deny the instinctive allure of a cozy Bungalow. If you're looking for a home plan that offers the architectural charm of a classical Bungalow and the features needed to keep up with today's hectic lifestyle, look no further than HPG-2067. Although it isn't a strict Bungalow, HPG-2067 has a beautiful Craftsman Design featuring all the things that make a house a home. One of the greatest features is the flex space. This is the perfect spot for a home office, playroom, or formal dining area. There is also a cheerful breakfast area and a raised bar which is

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  • French Country Home Design for Today's Family

    French Country Home Design for Today's Family Do you appreciate the Old World feel of a French Country home? Well, have I got a houseplan for you! This is the Weston, and you'll have a hard time finding another home that is this stylish and this versatile. This 3,500 square foot charmer can easily accommodate almost any lifestyle. A corner office on the main floor means that working from home won't be a problem; but even if you aren't in that position, you can still enjoy this area as a private den. The living room is very open and spacious, but a warm fireplace ensures a nice "homey" feel. To the right of the living room, you'll find a brilliant sun room that would be perfect for enjoying a relaxing Saturday morning sunrise or a gorgeous autumn sunset. To the left is the stunning dining room. Here you can enjoy a

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  • Great Design from Inside - Out!

    Great Design from Inside - Out! This is CD-R3170A3F-OBD. It may have a somewhat lackluster name, but it doesn't skimp on curb appeal! Stylish pillars, twin decorative dormers, and an attractive ornamental trellis are just a few of the features that make this home unforgettable. CD-R3170A3F-ODB has enough architectural quality to become an instant classic, but there is much more to this house plan than meets the eye. One of CD-R3170A3F-ODB's most distinctive features is the master bedroom. There is no other way to describe it -- it's simply HUGE! You'll never feel cramped in this 15' x 21'8" behemoth. At the same time, the warm fireplace and picturesque windows keep everything feeling nice and cozy. CD-R3170A3F-ODB has so much to brag about, but you can see for yourself. Check it

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  • A Taste of Tuscany!

    A Taste of Tuscany! It seems like every year around this time, everyone in my family gets a little bit of cabin fever. We've all been cooped up together for several weeks, and there are still several more weeks of cold, snowy weather ahead of us. We each feel restless and sometimes a little cranky. This year, we decided to try to get out of the house a little more often. Now, I have to admit that your entertainment choices are somewhat limited here in northern Utah (skiing and snowboarding can get really expensive really fast!) That being said, our family has found itself browsing around several interior design shops and boutiques lately. The girls love that sort of stuff, and I can tolerate it. In fact, there are a few current trends that I really enjoy. By far, the most common style I

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  • Log Cabin Luxury

    Log Cabin Luxury Recently, my family and I spent a weekend just outside of West Yellowstone. It was amazing! We went to all the great tourist places: Yellowstone Park, Quake Lake, and Big Spring, to name a few. The crisp fall mornings were beautiful! But surprisingly, one of the highlights of the trip was the cabin we rented. The rustic comfort of a cozy log cabin is something that has to be experienced. It has a feeling all its own. There is nothing quite like sitting down in front of a cheery fireplace with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Equally relaxing is the pleasure that comes from taking a nap in a cabin loft with the rain falling gently on the metal roof. The Plan Collection offers a large selection of Log Cabin House Plans big and small. The cabin above is GHD-1021.

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  • Small, yet Luxurious!

    Small, yet Luxurious! Y'know, it's not every day that you come across a house plan under 2,000 square feet that can provide the amenities expected of a luxury home. That's why we're so pleased to present one of our newest additions to our Craftsman Home collection, the Canterbury. Although the Canterbury may not offer any sprawling open expanses, its living areas are sufficient for almost any family. Just look at the living room and the master bedroom, for example. Both of these important rooms feel larger than they actually are because of their 10 foot tray ceilings and thoughtful layout. Every nook and cranny incorporates a useful design. Closets, pantries, and storage spaces abound in this stylish little bungalow. I don't want to spend all day describing the little details found in the

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  • Old World Style -- Modern Comfort

    Old World Style -- Modern Comfort French Country House Plans The masterpiece you see above is a perfect example of the luxurious French Country Style. This is House Plan HPG-2200C-1, one of our newest home plans. Aside from the ever-appealing French cottage style, HPG-2200C-1 also provides all the amenities you would expect from a home this classy. Allow me to take you on a little tour of this cozy charmer. While approaching this home from the street, you are immediately struck by the stately appearance that accompanies every "Old World" home design. But as you draw nearer, the sense of awe soon gives way to a very comfortable and cozy feeling. As soon as you begin climbing the steps of the porch, you notice that you feel right at home. The 11' high foyer provides a royal welcome to all who enter, and it

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  • A Modern Delight!

    A Modern Delight! Have you ever fallen in love with a set of house plans, only to find out that they are too big for your budget? It seems like we talk to someone every single day that is facing that dilemma. Sadly, most of the time, there is nothing we can do to help them. Let's face it; it is extremely difficult to reduce the square footage of a home without reducing the livability. You can't just reduce a plan by 25 or 30%, because that would mean that the ceilings, doors, and hallways would also shrink by 25-30%. You also can't just pick and choose a few rooms that you could do without -- this can either leave gaping holes in the floor plan or totally change the exterior style of the home. The only way that you can really get a smaller home with the same great style is to have the home entirely

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  • Modifications, Part 3

    Modifications, Part 3 Welcome to our third and final installment of Modification-related Articles. Over the past few weeks, we've discussed important questions like "Are My Modifications Feasible?" and "How much will my Modifications Cost?" If you are still wondering about how to proceed, you should ask yourself: What are my Modification Options? When modifying a set of house plans, there are generally three main options with which to proceed. Your options greatly depend on the changes you have in mind. The first (and often the cheapest) option is: Red-Lining Historically, when people wished to make changes to their home, they would discuss the changes with their builder. Their builder would then draw the changes directly on the blueprints, typically with a red pen hence the term

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  • Modifications, Part 2

    Modifications, Part 2 Last week, we asked the question "Are My Modifications Feasible?" We learned that if you are considering modifications, you should: Always have a plan Get in the habit of Visualizing your changes Keep it simple After carefully considering these principles, the next question you should ask is: How much will my Modifications Cost? Have you found a house plan that has the potential to become your dream home? Have you planned and visualized each of your changes? Now all you need to do is find out how much your changes will cost. We at The Plan Collection have done everything we can to make this process as simple and as painless as possible. When looking at your future dream home, you will notice at the top of the screen a "Customize" tab. By clicking this tab, you

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  • Modifications, Part 1

    Modifications, Part 1 One of the first questions you should ask yourself if you are thinking about modifying a set of house plans is: Are my Modifications Feasible? As a general rule when it comes to modifying house plans, anything is possible. An experienced draftsman can usually make any change you can imagine, but there are a few issues to keep in mind. The first and most common issue we run into with modifications is when people don't have a clear idea of what they want. If you are thinking about modifications, you should always have a plan. Where does a draftsman even begin when his only instructions are "reduce the home by 3,500 square feet" or "we need 5 bedrooms instead of 3". We at The Plan Collection are more than happy to discuss your modification options with you, but we need you to

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Modifications

    Everything You Need to Know About Modifications Modifications Have you ever found a house plan that has a breath-taking exterior, but the floor plan just isn't exactly what you want for your dream home? Or have you found a floor plan that caters to your every need, but the outside of the home could use some work? If you've ever found yourself in one of these predicaments, modifications could be the answer you've been looking for. Every day, we get a number of emails and phone calls from people who want to know about modifications. Some people know exactly what they want, others aren't too sure. Some modification requests are very feasible, but a few are quite absurd. For the next few weeks, we will be focusing on a few questions that everyone should ask themselves about Modifications. Keep in mind the following: Are

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