Spotlight

The Kitchen Conundrum: A Guide to Open-Concept vs. Closed Kitchens

by Jessica Craig

In the realm of home design, few decisions hold as much weight as the layout of the kitchen. It serves as the heart of the home, where culinary delights are crafted and cherished memories are made. Two primary kitchen designs dominate the modern architectural landscape: open-concept kitchens and closed kitchens.

Read Further
Blog post img

New House Plan: Glenhaven 30-927

By: Debbie McAlexander on 7th Jan 2014

Glenhaven 30-927 Shingle siding, Craftsman-style windows and slender columns with stone veneer supports put a warm, natural face on this shingle house plan. Wide windows brighten the expansive ...

read more
New House Plan: Glenhaven

New House Plan: Eastford 30-925

By: Debbie McAlexander on 19th Dec 2013

Eastford 30-925 Decorative shutters, multipaned windows and front gables put a welcoming face on this midsize ranch-style home. Natural light washes into the vaulted great room, the dining room ...

read more
New House Plan: Eastford

New House Plan: Hillview 11-138

By: Debbie McAlexander on 11th Dec 2013

Hillview 11-138 Vaulted at its hexagonal core, this stunning home offers panoramic views to the rear, plus spacious living areas on two levels, inside and out. The loft that covers half of the ...

read more
New House Plan: Hillview

Photos of the Oakdale 30-881

By: Debbie McAlexander on 26th Nov 2013

Oakdale 30-881 This contemporary Prairie-style home has a cluster of large gathering spaces at its core and is adaptable for wheelchair accessibility. An eating bar rims the kitchen’s work ...

read more
Photos of the Oakdale

New House Plan: Elklake 30-849

By: Debbie McAlexander on 18th Nov 2013

Elk Lake 30-849 Neither too large nor too small, this ranch house plan is a good fit for a midsize family or empty nesters. Its naturally bright nook and kitchen are open to a vaulted great room ...

read more
New House Plan: Elklake