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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #1
DD-3925 I would like to go over a few of the key features that this home posseses. It has a master bedroom on main level, original kitchen with triple garden-doors, two large family rooms one of which is used as home theater, and 5 spacious bedrooms. On the main level it features a large closed foyer, half-bath, master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bathroom, kitchen with island / lunch counter and access to sunroom, dining and living rooms share a central fireplace, large family room with cathedral ceiling and home theater with integrated furniture. On the 2nd level it features two cozy bedrooms, a bathroom, sitting area, mezzanine overlooking family room, bonus room. And finally in t Read more
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Published On : 12-07-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #2 (The Contemporary Home Plan)
Plan # GMLD-328 This is a great Neo-Traditional or Contemporary style of floor plan. I don't care where you live this home will accent any neighborhood with glamour and beauty. The total living area on this home is 4328 sq feet. With this kind of square footage it sure has the room needed for that big family, or for that couple who likes to throw some nice, big parties. It also features a 4 Bedroom, 4 bathroom layout, with one additional powder room. I haven't even begun to touch the tip of the iceberg on this floor plan. The big 3-car garage is always a very nice addition.This floor plan has some amazing features, besides the amazing curb appeal. Why don't you check it out for yourself? We would love to hear some of your feedbac Read more
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Published On : 12-07-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #3 (The Country Home Plan)
NDG-320 The third addition to the dream home collection is one of our very popular country home plans. This plan showcases a deep, wraparound front porch for summer shade, panoramic views and more than enough space for comfortable outside entertaining. When the weather turns cool everyone can warm their toes in front of the great room's zero-clearance fireplace while hot chocolate is being prepared in the nearby walk-through kitchen. The snack bar, breakfast room and formal dining room offer several mealtime options. His and her walk-in closets surround elegant French doors in the master suite leading to the well-appointed sizable bath. This plan also features an amazing bonus room upstairs th Read more
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Published On : 12-13-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #4 (The Victorian Home Plan)
NDG-493 What an amazing Victorian home. This home is literally back to the future, with traditional clapboard siding, deep wraparound porch, tall windows and historic turret on the outside, and modern amenities galore on the inside. Designed for living, the 3-bedroom home includes six 20-foot rooms, including large great room with fireplace, huge game room and unique basement media room, which doubles as a well-equipped-with kitchen and bath-storm shelter. The octagonal turret enhances the formal dining room as well as the third bedroom. This home plan was a must in my "Dream Home Collection" gallery. To view this plan in further detail click HERE. Read more
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Published On : 12-23-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #5 (The European House Plan)
Plan # EDC-T2904 The Adilade offers a combination of a functional and flexible floor plan with great curb appeal. Designed for the family this home has plenty of room for all kinds of activities. You'll enjoy the great room theatre with balcony seating, a large playroom the upstairs bedroom with it's own bath - great for guests or privacy for kids. Take notice of conveniences like the three car garage, main and upper level laundry rooms, half bath on the main level, formal living room, and den/nursury adjacent to the master bedroom. Click HERE to view this great European house plan. Read more
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Published On : 12-23-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #6 (Passive Solar Home)
Plan # Atrium 2 The Atrium 2 is a compact sun-tempered home full of the Not-So-Big-House concepts. Two sides are designed to face south which maximizes the number of rooms that receive sun. The center of the home will be full of light too with the atrium that also aids in natural cooling. The home is designed to sit at an angle to the sun with the front of the house facing northwest or northeast if reversed. Most of the first floor ceilings are vaulted which makes the minimum size rooms feel open and spacious. There is even a ladder designed to access the upper shelf around part of the atrium. The stairs to the basement with its large front window make the foyer feel larger and inviting. The center hearth for either a wood stove or fire Read more
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Published On : 12-29-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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The Dream Home Collection: Plan #7 (Luxury Home Plan)
Plan # M-5043 This is a beautiful, luxurious, country style home with formal living and family rooms. This floor plan features large and open rooms. These outstanding qualities make this home great for entertaining guests and/or a large family. It also has great curb appeal, sure to be welcomed in any neighborhood. If you would like to view the specs for this home or just see the floor plans, click HERE. If you would like to see the wonderful array of Luxury home plans that we feature here on The Plan Collection please click HERE. Thanks, and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Read more
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Published On : 12-29-2004
Author : Steve Donegan
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Dream Homes
House Plan #PDI-412 and Home Plan #PDI-407 Are you looking for the home of your dreams? This talented designer is a new, exciting addition to The Plan Collection family. He offers an impressive selection of over 650 models, which will be added to our website over the next month.. His collection is made of models for bungalows, two-story homes, multi-level houses, semi-detached houses, multiple-dwelling houses and vacation homes. They have models for all tastes to fit all budgets. We are very excited to have yet another fancy, and innovative designer sharing his house plans and dream homes with us Here at The Plan Collection. Just go ahead and click HERE, and check out his beautiful plan Read more
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Published On : 02-28-2005
Author : Steve Donegan
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Character Defines your Dream Home!
Character What is character? Character (kâr' ∂k - t∂r) noun.          1.) The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or           thing from another. (American Heritage Dictionary) That is one definition of character, but what do you think of when you hear that a home has character? One person might begin to envision steep gables and a tapering stone chimney while another person automatically imagines a large shed dormer and the perfect combination of stone, siding, and shakes. Everyone seems to want a home with character. Character is part of that "special something" that makes a house a home, but cha Read more
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Published On : 09-29-2008
Author : Steve Donegan
5002 Views
Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
We at The Plan Collection just received an email from one of our past customers, and with his permission, I'd like to share a little bit about his experiences. It's a success story that will show you just how enjoyable an adventure building your own home can be -- especially if you get things started off on the right foot. I'd just like to highlight a few key points that helped give this project a happy ending: CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOUSE PLANS Like most people, Garry had considered building a home for quite some time, but he had a few concerns: "I had been thinking about building but wasn't sure how it would work on such a narrow lot. I went to Google and just typed 'House Plans '. Your site came up. This plan was the th Read more
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Published On : 09-10-2010
Author : Steve Donegan
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