An icon of a bygone era, the carriage house recalls the romantic appeal of stately manor homes. Before the automobile and garage, the carriage, or coach, house sheltered carriages and sometimes horses, hay, and a tack room. Larger ones also housed servants. Today, there are several adaptations of the original carriage house. Let’s explore them.

Country Ranch home designs pair one-story ease with covered porches, board-and-batten siding, and vaulted ceilings. Explore these hand-selected designs from a 1,795 sq ft Southern-style ranch to a 2,137 sq ft modern farmhouse built for entertaining.

Explore house designs with classic wraparound porches that add covered outdoor space, roofline continuity, and curb appeal. See four farmhouse, country, and barndominium plans built around this classic porch style.

Backyard Retreats Designed for Long, Easy Summer Days

Discover vacation house designs for relaxation, entertaining, and making lasting memories. From cozy cottages to spacious retreats, these getaway homes feature inviting layouts, outdoor living spaces, and the comfort needed for weekends, holidays, or year-round escapes.

Following the Tiny House trend that got so much attention in recent years comes a new alternative in housing: the barndominium. This latest design option blends the look of a barn and its open spaces with the modern aesthetic of a condominium. Check out its features, benefits, and drawbacks – and why it’s popular.

A simple, economic, and adaptable alternative for a population that had no interest in the ornate Victorian-era designs, the American Foursquare or “Prairie Box,” came into its own in the mid-1890s. Here’s a close look at the Foursquare, its elements, and “borrowed” features from other architectural styles that add to its appeal.

There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing a basement, crawl space, or slab foundation. One important question - what do your neighbors have?

Not every farmhouse plan delivers on its promise. These 3-bedroom modern farmhouse designs are built around how people actually live — with wide open great rooms, porches you'll use year-round, kitchens with real prep space, and bedrooms that flex with your needs. Whether you're building new or just planning ahead, these layouts make every square foot count.

Thinking about building a house at the beach or, as they say in New Jersey, down the shore? Living next to the ocean is great, but for the safety and integrity of your home, you have to plan for flooding, high winds, and erosion. The solution? An elevated beach house.