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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.

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New House Plan: Eagle Creek 30-725

By: Debbie McAlexander on 4th Dec 2008

Eagle Creek 30-725 This Cape Cod-flavored country cottage house plan could be a vacation retreat or a year-round home. A wide window bay brightens and expands the great room, which is open to ...

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New House Plan: Eagle Creek

Associated Designs gets "Greener"

By: Debbie McAlexander on 2nd Dec 2008

While we will miss the sentimental value of our good old blueprint machine, the fact is it was not very friendly when it came to the environment. The chemically treated paper was not recyclable and ...

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More Photos of Completed Ingraham House Plan

By: Debbie McAlexander on 19th Nov 2008

Mr. W. graciously took the time to send us more completed photos of the Ingraham 42-016 house plan. This design was constructed in Tennessee and won "Best Overall Home" in the 2006 Parade ...

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More Photos of Completed Ingraham House Plan

New Garage Plan: Garage w/Craft Room

By: Debbie McAlexander on 12th Nov 2008

Garage with Craft Room 20-049 This Craftsman style garage plan can house up to two cars. Both of the doors are 10' wide and 8' tall. There is also a craft room on the second floor.

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New Garage Plan: Garage w/Craft Room

New House Plan: Lakeside 10-551

By: Debbie McAlexander on 5th Nov 2008

Lakeside 10-551 Light spills into the vaulted entry of this classic European cottage home plan through sidelights and a transom. The vaulted family room flows into the nook, where it’s ...

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New House Plan: Lakeside