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Southern home plans have a way of creating nostalgia and dreaming of simpler times. These plans which are similar to the plantation style feature a symmetrically designed wood exterior often with decorative porches and balconies under a low pitched roof. The interior of our southern home plans include many modern amenities unavailable during those “days gone by” but the open floor plans and design remain.
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Traditional home plans are the most common plans built each year in the United States most likely because they are perfect in any setting from the most upscale suburban communities to rural areas traditional plans are a great fit. Traditional plans combine many of the styles made popular in American offering the charm and appeal of older homes with all of the updated features available in newer designs.
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In any setting the familiar laid back style of the country house plan is certainly a favorite. Country homes are identifiable by their informal asymmetrical design, evenly spaced windows, and front porches. These homes are popular with families as they often great open spaces for everyone to gather together. When you chose a country plan you are choosing a familiar lived in feel for you new home from day one.
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European homes are the perfect showcase for your large lot. Our European homes feature amazing attention to detail and will certainly capture the attention and admiration of passers by. Our European homes may vary from plan to plan as much as the countries that influenced them but the constant is the great ornamental detail and grand exteriors.
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There are few home designs more practical and functional than our Ranch style plans. Ranch plans are usually 1 level with an asymmetrical exterior, low pitched roof, and simple facade. From the uncomplicated exterior to the open living and dining areas the basic theme of the ranch plan is “less is more”. If you are looking for a great starter home to raise your family or are retired and building a practical house to make life easy to enjoy our ranch plans are a great choice.
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The Log home design was brought to America by Swedish settlers who were looking for a simple home that could be built quickly and easily. Today’s log homes are can be built by either hand crafted or milled wood either way it is characterized by raw peeled wood that gives a log home its feel. Log homes can vary from the traditional one room shelter in the woods to much more elaborate hideaways with spectacular features, but almost always feature a cozy design and a deck designed to enjoy the environment in which it was built.
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Coastal home plans are designed as 2nd or vacation homes, but are also the choice of many looking for the feel of a permanent seaside retreat as their every day home. Coastal homes are designed to meet the unique weather demands that the coast provides. Many Coastal plans are narrow to take advantage of vacation lots and are often elevated off the ground. The materials used in a coastal home are designed to hold up against the harsh corrosive conditions along the coast. The most common characteristics of a coastal home is an informal living area inside along with a large deck or porch area designed to enjoy the coastal breeze and watch the sunset.
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Derived from the Spanish and Mediterranean home styles our Mediterranean plans are perfect for elegant entertaining. Most Mediterranean plans are 2 stories and are recognized by their low pitched tile roof, asymmetrical shape, and stucco exteriors. The interiors of these plans are known for open spaces and beautiful archways creating a luxurious style in any part of the country.
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Our plantation plans are inspired by the beautiful plantation homes built across the deep South during the 19th century. The plantation style is French inspired but uniquely American featuring a 2 – 2.5 story rectangular designs with large window. A plantation exterior is typically made of stucco or brick and accented with wood. Many plantation homes also feature an elegant balcony that can stretch the length of the home.
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Cottage homes allow you to actually live in the home you saw in the story book as a child or the quaint little place you saw on the post card just the other day. Cottage homes are far from formal and feature among other things dormered windows, unique often diamond shaped decorative patters, and quaint balconies. Attention to detail and character is what sets cottage homes apart from all other styles. In our cottage plans this attention to detail on the exterior of a cottage home continues inside with elegant arched door ways and open spaces.
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The bungalow is a practical yet inviting American favorite. The bungalow is characterized by low pitched roofs and inviting front porches. These homes often feature exposed beams which bring unique and affordable bringing character to the home. Bungalows are often not the largest or most formal homes, but are ideal for vacation and city homes where large plots of land are not available as they are designed to make great use of all of the space available with open living rooms and easy access to all living areas.
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Craftsman style homes are a favorite for those looking for a rustic mainly wood home with great attention to detail. These homes often feature low slung roofs and exposed rafters. Craftsman homes are often smaller than other contemporary styles but off set that with open living areas, large windows, and built in shelving. The most distinguishing characteristic of the Craftsman home plan is the wide inviting front porch which provides unique character to the Craftsman style home as well as an inviting place for people to gather together.
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Contemporary House Plans represented a departure from the traditional homes built during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Contemporary homes come in many forms but share some common characteristics including open function spaces, simple clean lines with little adornment on the exterior, as well as large windows. The roof of a contemporary home is often low pitched or flat but can vary from plan to plan. The various unique elements of a contemporary house plan combine to create the home style of a new generation of homes.
