If you’re craving a green kitchen, you’ll want to start with choosing the main ingredients – appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring and lighting. Learn how to design a gorgeous kitchen that’s healthier for you, lighter on your wallet and better for the environment in the latest issue of Home Ideas. Besides the main ingredients, there are […]
Month: June 2008
Creating your dream home
Prior to viewing our extensive collection of home plans keep in mind there are many things to consider when searching for your dream home! Make a checklist of what you are looking for, such as: number of bedrooms, bathrooms, size of garage, need for storage, foundation type, etc. This will help to narrow your search.
Great Traditional Plan under 2000 Square Feet…
The Wellsley Cottage-B is a delightful 1,800 sq. ft. house plan that is offered in two very distinct elevations. A quaint siding version is reminiscent of arts and crafts styling which is the THD-APS-7675. While this brick and siding version is a little more Traditional. The side entry garage offers parking for 3 cars or […]
Contemporary Yet Classic Home Plan
Old world charm meets modern day amenities, describes this 4,203 square foot farmhouse. The great room with fireplace and built-ins offer a great space for entertaining with beautiful French doors leading to the covered porch. A gourmet kitchen is sure to please, with its stone fireplace and functional layout. Enjoy the serenity of the oversized […]
Vessel Sinks
Many home inspired trends come from upscale restaurants and hotels, this is particularly true with bathroom trends. One of the hottest trends to hit residential bathrooms is the top mounted or vessel sink, which sits above the bathroom countertop and can be made from almost any material. Unlike most traditional sink designs, vessel sinks offer […]
Popular Roofing Options
You have many choices for covering your pitched roof. Before you pick one, consider cost, life span and ease of maintenance for each roofing material. Three most popular roofing materials are: asphalt shingle, clay or concrete tiles and metal roofs. Clay tile roof, which outside of changing the underlayment, will last forever.
Stately Georgian Colonial
The Fitzgerald is a stately Georgian Colonial house plan that is truly magnificent. Its brick facade, adorned with elegant columns portrays a house plan of obvious distinction. Elegantly appointed in every detail, this 3634 square foot home boasts contemporary living spaces in a finely crafted classic design. Double beveled glass doors lead from the two-story […]
Personalize Your Home with Columns & Millwork
You can easily turn any room in your home into a unique, personalized space simply by adding columns, moulding, trim, brackets and decorative millwork. A popular choice is using fiberglass columns because they are very durable and unlike their wooden counterpart they don’t warp, split or chip. Because they are manufactured, you can find columns […]
Make Moving Successful & Stress Free!
There’s no doubt about it – packing and moving can be very stressful. You can save time and eliminate many headaches simply by getting and staying organized throughout the entire moving process. The latest issue of Home Ideas features great house packing and moving tips so you can pack and unpack like a pro and […]
Charming Craftsman House Plan
The Pohlman Place is a charming 2,493 square foot house plan that features a split 3-car garage with a workshop, a spacious front porch and a brick, stone and siding exterior with shake accents and Craftsman-inspired details. The entry unfolds to a columned dining room, home office and powder room. The large gourmet kitchen has […]
