Interest in building an energy-draining dream home that comes with high costs and wasteful space is fast becoming a thing of the past. Today’s homeowners are very savvy about energy-efficiency and economics. The economy has swiftly changed us from excessive pampering to practical living. Helping to make that road easier are architects and designers, builders […]
Month: July 2009
Small & Eco-Friendly House Plans
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 […]
The Benefits of Building Green
As consumers continue to learn more and more about green building, architects, designers and builders are starting to incorporate more green features into their new homes. Thanks to new technology and products, consumers can build their dream home without sacrificing aesthetics. Even though everyone in the home building industry is buzzing about the term ‘green’ […]
Homes Designed with Flexibility in Mind
Creating flexible living spaces that adapt to your changing lifestyle and needs is a popular trend in new home design. This is especially important in small house plans, that can’t afford to waste any space. Common flexible spaces include rooms that can be combined to create in-law suites, home offices (even his and hers), music/media […]
Designing The Right Stairway
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 […]
Enclosing Your New Home
Our latest issue of Home Ideas features an article on how to enclose your home with energy-efficient windows and learning about sustainable roofing options. You’ll learn how to heat and cool and your home naturally by choosing the right windows, choosing the right home design and orienting your home properly on your building site. When […]
Consumers Crave A Green Kitchen
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 […]
Do stock plans contain everything youneed to build in a particular state?
One question that we receive almost every day for consumers, is whether or not the house plan package contains everything they need to build their new home in a specific state. As such, we wanted to provide some additional information to clarify the subject. In most areas of the country, our selection of stock house […]
Decorate With Color & Style
Now is a great time of year to get out your paint brushes, the tape measure, color pallettes and interior design catalogs so you can color your interior spaces and give your windows a new look with the latest window treatments. In our latest issue of Home Ideas we’ll help you find the right window […]
Windows Make A Big Impression
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 […]