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Prairie Style -- An American Original

Are you looking to purchase a set of house plans to build your new home? Some of you may be seasoned pros when it comes to finding what you want on an online house plans website. On the other hand, The Plan Collection might be your first taste of online stock house plans. Whatever your situation, it's plain to see that home plans can come in hundreds of different styles and thousands of different models; it can be quite overwhelming! Let me introduce you to one of my favorites. Have you ever heard of Frank Lloyd Wright? Not only was he recognized in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as "the greatest American architect of all time",[1] he was also one of the primary developers of the Prairie Style of architecture. Prairie Homes are noted for their long, low

Published On: 11/11/2009

Filled under: House Plans, Prairie Houseplans, Modern Home Plans, Frank Lloyd Wright

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Modern Comfort and Style

As you can tell, this Modern Home Plan is the Skiatook. This is one book that is safe to judge by its cover. You can tell that it's got a lot of style just by watching the 3D video, but I want to take some time to tell you just how comfortable and livable it is on the inside. The Skiatook is impressive from the very first moment that it comes into view, but it just keeps getting better. As a guest, you would immediately notice the awesome two-story glass foyer greeting you as you approach the house, but you would also find that the Skiatook is unique in several ways. Unlike many homeplans, the first story of the Skiatook is devoted mostly to bedrooms; Bedroom 2, in particular, is very nice. At 17' 6" x 13' 6", you definitely won't be feeling cramped; but you

Published On: 7/16/2009

Filled under: Modern Home Plans, Homeplans, House Plans,

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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

Published On: 11/7/2008

Filled under: House Plans, Modern Home Plans,

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Green, Stylish, and Functional House Plans

I get to talk about cool house plans all day long (eat your heart out George Gray), so I'm pretty excited when one comes a long that hits all my favorite features. The 1978 is just one such house. Favorite Feature #1: Big Green The 1978 has the potential to be a pretty awesome green home design. The designer definitely had this in mind when he started this project. From his site: "Being earth-friendly can be fun, and can save you a lot of money, Buy [house plans] that [use] natural lighting, and maximizes your view of the outdoor world." Natural lighting is proven to reduce stress. It's also proven to save on electricity bills and, if done right, heating and cooling bills. Passive solar design is by far the most effective and efficient way to use the sun's

Published On: 4/29/2008

Filled under: green house plans, modern home plans, passive solar house plans

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Modern Prairie House Plans

Once in a while, we get to be surprised as we find a new house plan we havent seen before, and its awesome. This time its plan number CD-R5300A3F-0DB, a mouthful. Though the name may be hard to remember, the design is not. This unassuming Prairie home opens up to an immaculate interior that features excellent line and a slightly retro-modern floor plan. The Prairie exterior is an elusive façade that does not portray the depth of the interior. Passing through the front door, youre met with and elegantly informal floor plan, with a large kitchen to the left, the great room beyond, and the dining room ahead and to the right. The gallery is the centerpiece to this design, giving curvature of line and creating a barrier between the public and the private. The main floor is surrounded at

Published On: 2/27/2008

Filled under: prairie house plans, modern home plans, prairie home plans,

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Small and Stylish House Plans

Many of our clients are looking for something small, simple, and economical. Some are building for their own home, and others are hoping to build for less and sell for more. No matter which category you fall under, there are a few key factors in creating a comfortable, enjoyable dwelling, while optimizing the price tag.If you want to save money during the build, then build less. Simple? Of course! In fact, simple is the best word for it. Build a box. A box is the most space efficient shape for builders and designers. Glamorous? It can be! Architecture is the art of making the structure both sound and interesting. A box doesn’t have to be boring. What architectural elements should I look for while I search for a home? Here are a few ideas to keep in mind.Your home needs to keep

Published On: 5/16/2007

Filled under: Economical House Plans, modern house plans, modern home plans

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Modern House Plans

Click on the Image to view this floor plan. The "Modern" architectural style became popular in the 1920's and 30's and is similar and often referred to as "Art-Deco". The rural housing market never really embraced this styling, as did commercial development. This plan style generally consists of very simplistic and modern geometrical designs. Usually walls are smooth texture stucco, or stone and roof systems are a very shallow pitch or flat. Modernized designs avoid multiple design elements that other styles use. For example a Victorian style home may have fish scale in the gables, lap siding, as well as brick or stone enhanced with decorative accents in the gables, on railing etc. Modern and Art Deco ornamentation is generally subtle parallel lines, zigzags and other simplistic motifs

Published On: 11/23/2004

Filled under: House Plans, Modern Home Plans, House Plan Styles

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Great Modern Homes

It is always tough to find a good modern home. They are just not that easy to come by, especially a good one. Ever since Frank Lloyd Wright, not many architects have been able to master the modern design. Many designers try, but not many are successful. Where they flaw, not many know. One designer that we feature here on The Plan Collection has an amazing array of modern, contemporary, and prairie style homes. This displayed house plan above is just one of his popular modern plans. Builders and homeowners love the simple elegance of this home plan. With a formal living and dining room, as well as a large family room, this plan easily accommodates big family gatherings. Notice the oversized bedrooms and overall good use of space. The attention to detail starts with the beautiful

Published On: 10/26/2004

Filled under: Modern Home Plans, Frank Lloyd Wright, Prairie Houseplans

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