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Say hello to one of the trendiest elements in kitchen designs—the kitchen island! It’s become a treasured dream location in the home where everyone can gather to chat, eat, and yes, even work. From the vintage to the classic and ultra-modern, here’s a look at the kitchen island.
The perfect escape from the “concrete jungle” that is city life, 2-story Country style home plans feature warm, welcoming wide spaces and interiors that connect seamlessly with the exterior landscape. From the classic farmhouse to an elegant Craftsman to a chic, contemporary traditional home, these homes accentuate a simple, relaxed, stylish life.
In the midst of designing a kitchen for a new home you’re building from house plans? Or remodeling an existing kitchen? Whatever your situation, you’ll want a state-of-the-art floor plan that fits your needs yet appeals to modern tastes. Here are the cutting-edge kitchen trends you should know.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. So, when choosing a floor plan, the kitchen and surrounding space deserve your time and attention. What could you do to make the kitchen your dream kitchen? We explore today’s most popular kitchen design styles and kitchen floor plan layout ideas -- and how to make them work with your house plan.
With so many home plan designs to suit your lifestyle and a real estate market that’s easing up, there’s never been a better time to consider a vacation home. Just imagine summer breezes on the front porch, a gentle wind rocking the hammock and swings, and a warm glow from the fireplace in the winter. We’ve come up with our checklist on exactly what you should look for in the perfect vacation home.
Whether you are looking for a starter home, a vacation getaway – or thinking of downsizing – the answer may be a two-bedroom home design. From quaint but chic cottages and farmhouses to classic Georgian or Colonial, and artsy Craftsman styles, the two-bedroom home design provides a lot of variety and options.
Described in 1991 by The New York Times as the “the enticingly titled bonus room,” the distinctly American term for an extra room can serve as a family room, play room, den, home office, guest room, or anything the homeowner desires. Here’s a look at house plans with the very popular bonus room.
Home gyms, exercise pools, courts and spas offer home owners a healthy lifestyle.
The cellar that merely stored wine, root vegetables, and other essentials has evolved into the basement – a comfortable, functional, and stylish living space for families. With technological advances and improvements in construction and maintenance, today’s basement provides extra space that families can turn into whatever they want. Here are the pros and cons.
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?