I’m always look forward to receiving my Dream Designs each week, because I have yet to find the best house design. I am of the mindset that with all the house plan companies online, there is no reason I should have to incur the added expense of hiring my own architect and worrying that the builder doesn’t run into lots of problems building this brand new, never-been-built house. I find it kind of funny that this week’s issue with a Halloween theme featured my dream home. The Siena was so unique looking that it immediately drew my attention. I knew I wanted a stone exterior with lots of different textures and earth tones, but this was such a treat with its cedar beams and accents, which give it a very warm, rustic appeal.

I love to cook and this kitchen design has everything I could ever ask for, including a gorgeous kitchen island and large walk-in pantry to store all by cooking supplies – and let me say I like to be very well stocked when it comes to food. The dining room was large enough for me to host holiday dinners. My current house doesn’t have a dining room so I actually have to rent a table for my kitchen area to fit the whole family.

It was so nice to actually be able to see photographs of the interior of this home. I couldn’t call my husband fast enough to tell him I was ordering this house plan.

The rustic feel of this cook's kitchen has great appeal.

I have been searching for over a year for a flexible home plan that had around 2,000 square feet, but included a bonus room in the design so that I could add on to my new home down the road without having to pay extra to have my blueprints modified. I’m going to be married in the spring and we didn’t want to build a “starter” home – we wanted something we could grow into so we can have room for children and probably a home office. I receive many newsletters from house plan companies and I must say that Dream Designs from The House Designers is one of my favorites.

This week focused on flexible living spaces and I can’t tell you how happy I was when I clicked on the DeStio House Plan. It was a little bigger than we had been looking for – 2,253 square feet – but after speaking with our builder and visiting our lot again we were assured that this home would fit perfectly. All of the rooms are spacious and flexible so we can change the interior as often as we like. One of the best parts about this plan is that it comes with a bonus room above the two-car garage that is 247 square feet and an option for a three-car garage.

I must say, outside of purchasing my wedding gown this is the best purchase I’ve made all year.

This two-story house plan offers a bonus room and flexible living spaces.

The master suite is your own private retreat so you’ll want to pay close attention to the details that make up its floor plan so it fits your needs and lifestyle, after all you spend a third of your life in your bedroom and no room in your home is more personal.

Many of our master suites feature sitting area, large master baths with spa tubs, private showers and dual sink, walk-in closets, large windows and private access to the outdoors. Keep in mind, if you find a house plan that you really like but want to add some amenities to the master suite, our designers offer free modification quotes on all their house plans. Gone are the days when a master bedroom was designed simply for sleeping – it’s all about pampering and a place to enjoy some private time. Check out this week’s issue of Dream Designs featuring our best-selling master suite house plans.

Affordable floor plan that has it all, including four oversized bedrooms.

Our eco-friendly, small house plans have a wide range of energy saving elements, including ENERGY STAR® details that can help you save 20% to 30% off your energy costs. Our green home plans have all been selected from our best-selling collections and architectural styles, which include everything from tiny house plans, country home plans, fabulous kitchens to luxury one story and two story house plans. Check out our some of best selling green, small home plans in this weeks issue of Dream Designs.

One of our more popular green designs is the Shelton Road House Plan, THD-1858. This beautiful traditional green design is easy-to-build and features a flexible floor plan. The great room has 11’ 6” trayed ceilings, built-in cabinets and large energy-efficient windows to let in natural lighting. A well-equipped kitchen offers easy access to the formal dining room as well as the casual breakfast area. The expansive and well-appointed master suite features a 10’ trayed ceiling, his and hers walk-in closets, an oversized jet tub, separate shower, compartmentalized toilet and dual vanities. This home plan also comes with a 240 square foot unfinished bonus room.

Traditional and flexible floor plan.

Let’s face it, no matter what you buy you always want to look for the best, most popular and top selling products. House plans are no exception, which is why The House Designers represents some of the country’s leading architects and designers featuring ONLY their top-selling stock house plans. You’ll enjoy a diverse collection of architectural styles in sizes that range from tiny house plans starting at 320 square feet to luxury house plans in excess of 13,000 square feet. View this week’s selection of most popular house plans in Dream Designs. See something you like or have a general questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 866-214-2242.

Spacious, luxurious floor plan

Looking for a craftsman house plan? Look no further than this wonderful collection of craftsman house plans. Our craftsman homes range from small bungalows to spacious two story floor plans and they are all designed to be informal, warm, inviting and eco-friendly. The Halstad is a perfect craftsman-style home with its charming dormers, sprawling three-car garage, shake and stone siding and generous master suite and open kitchen floor plan.

Spreading out luxuriously from the large, rectangular foyer is the great room with a view to the back via a wall of windows. The dining room takes a smart and casual approach by being placed next to the open kitchen with its beautiful island cabinetry and built-in hutch. The main floor master suite is a haven of comfort and privacy with a built-in TV cabinet, a backyard view, a spa tub and a roomy closet.

Enjoy browsing through our entire collection of craftsman house plans. And don’t forget to check out today’s Dream Design featuring six of our favorite craftsman homes.

Great floor plan

Building and designing an economical home is being made easier as designers and architects continue to create small house plans. Many are even taking small to a whole new level with a special collection of tiny house plans, which are generally less than 1,000 square feet. Building a small house, gives consumers back the freedom to have more money and time to enjoy their lives. Why? Because a smaller home costs less to build, own, clean, heat, cool and maintain. The less money you need to run your home, the less stress of earning more money and the more time you have to enjoy the things you like to do.

Enjoy browsing through our collection of small house plans and our latest issue of Dream Designs.

Tiny House Plans

This beautiful European country one-story house plan features all of the amenities that your family needs for easy and enjoyable living. Two large bedrooms, each with plenty of closet space, share a bath complete with dual sinks and a tub shower. The master suite features a raised ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and a great bathroom layout. The great room features 10 ft. ceilings and a gas log fireplace which provides a perfect atmosphere for relaxing with family and friends. This one-story house plan comes with a bonus room floor plan, adding 347 sq. ft of additional living space to your new home.

Enjoy some of our best-selling one-story house plans in our latest issue of Dream Designs, which all feature open floor plans.

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Our architects and designers have put together one of the finest collections of small house plans you can find online. Our small house plans typically are under 2000 square feet and are all designed to be economical to build, but without sacrificing amenities. Although many small home plans are often plain and simple, our collection of small house plans are absolutely charming, well planned, well zoned, and a joy to live in. You can enjoy some of our more popular small and eco-friendly house plans in our latest issue of Dream Designs.

A staircase is an integral part of any two-story home. When it comes to design and style, stairs can be steep or gradual, narrow or wide, purely function or grand and showy. Some staircases are built in place by stairmakers, carpenters or woodworkers, while others are prefabricated and shipped to your home, where it will be installed onsite by your builder.

You should take into consideration the function of your staircase before you choose your design. If it is an entry stairway that will handle a lot of foot traffic and be highly visible from your foyer, than you will want to choose a beautiful, yet durable staircase. For out-of-sight stairways leading to the basement and/or attic, then think economically and choose a pre-built staircase.

Here are a few tips to find the right design for you:

* Match your staircase to the style and décor of your home.

* Consider whether or not you want to use the underneath of your staircase for storage space.

* Allow for natural light by positioning your staircase near windows, since staircases generally can be dark.

View the entire article, as well as get inspired by some of our elegant stairways in our newest issue of Dream Designs.

If you’re craving an eco-friendly kitchen, you’ll want to start with a house plan that has a great kitchen design and then choose products that are energy efficient and made from recycled materials for your appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring and lighting. Today’s modern kitchen remains the hearth of your home but with many extra additions – professional cooking and prepping areas, living room, café, office, breakfast nook, wine coolers and much more. All these new trimmings have expanded the role of the kitchen and made it a bigger, better, and now greener place for you and your family to enjoy. By choosing one of our green house plans, you can create a gorgeous kitchen that’s healthier for you, lighter on your wallet and better for the environment.

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite eco-friendly kitchen designs in the latest issue of Dream Designs.

Windows make a big impression on how your home is looked at – from the inside and out. Your windows should fit in with the overall style of your house and they should make you house look inviting. How you create that look depends on personal taste. Some people like lots of large windows, while other people are more conservative and opt for smaller windows. No matter what size, style or quantity of windows you choose it’s important to remember that the view you see from your home is a powerful one – one that controls the ambiance of the room your in.

For our latest issue of Dream Designs we have selected some of our favorite house plans with great window designs. You can also find informative articles to help you choose your windows in our product ideas section.

We have created a special collection of distinct home plans to help you find your dream home based on your needs and lifestyle. Each collection features our architects and designers best-selling, most popular home plans, available in a wide range of architectural styles. Get inspired by our collection of fabulous kitchens, exclusive and luxury house plans or settle into one of our traditional ranch, one or two-story homes with lots of amenities and room to customize.

For this week’s issue of Dream Designs we have chosen some of our most popular floor plans for enjoying indoor and outdoor living. These designs are perfect for entertaining family and friends or enjoying private family time.

The essence of outdoor living is to create an extension of your home, but with all the comforts of the great indoors. With the rising cost in gas and travel prices, families are deciding to stay closer to home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create that great getaway feeling with your outdoor living space, you just have to choose the right elements.

A key ingredient in most outdoor living spaces is a fully equipped and designed kitchen. You’ll find items like sinks, dishwashers, refrigerators, granite countertops, tile backsplashes, gourmet gas and charcoal grills and much more. To further impress, you can add a fireplace, television, stereo system (which I’m sure will all be playing Michael Jackson, to honor the late King of Pop) and high-end teak or wrought iron furniture. A popular design trend is having your outdoor kitchen appliances encased in an island or cooking center constructed of concrete, brick, stucco, slate, limestone or similar counters and bases.

Before you go out shopping you’ll need to decide how you plan on using and designing your outdoor space. Do you want to create a retreat or an entertainment space? Do you need a space for food preparation and storage or will a grill be enough? Is a wet bar or hot tub a must for entertaining? Perhaps a combination of all these ideas can be used to create a special outdoor living space that your family and friends can enjoy.

You can get some great ideas from our latest issue of Home Ideas featuring articles on how to the bring the kitchen outdoors, the latest outdoor appliances by top manufacturers like KitchenAid and tips for building and designing your outdoor living place. Also…get inspired by our collection of outdoor living house plans.

A great room is an area within a home, which nowadays features an open floor plan that combines the functions of more traditional rooms, such as the family room and the living room with the kitchen and outdoor living area. The advantage of a great room over a more traditional room is flexibility. Most homeowners get little use from their living rooms and dining rooms. A great room in combination with a large kitchen can offer you a flexible area for entertaining large parties or sharing a family dinner.

Great rooms are usually rather large, open rooms that can normally take up about 10% to 15% of the total square footage of our home. For example, a great room in a 4,000 square foot home might be 550 to 600 square feet.

Enjoy some of our favorite great rooms in the latest issue of Home Ideas. You’ll find house plans in all sizes and architectural styles that all feature this great open living space.