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Looking at the Loveland, it’s easy to imagine lazing away a summer afternoon on an old-fashioned porch swing. The congenial covered porch spans the front and wraps quite a ways around the left side. Half-round windows nestled under the garage gable and two dormer gables add to the home’s welcoming appearance.

Inside, vaulted ceilings expand the sense of spaciousness in the entry, great room, master suite and secondary bedrooms. On the upper level, a railed bridge cuts across the air space that links the entry and great room, where ceilings slope up to almost two stories in height.

Sources of natural light are generously supplied. Sidelights brighten the entry; wide windows fill much of the rear wall; and more light spills into the kitchen through a bank of skylights. While bay windows in the office and dining room let in plenty of light there too, this light is muted by the covered porch.

The kitchen is entirely open to the great room, and a long conversation bar rims the L-shaped work island that houses a cook top as well. Ample counter space allows a team of cooks to create culinary magic together here without stepping on each other’s toes.

A huge walk-in pantry is just around the corner, in a large pass-through utility/mud room that connects the kitchen to the three-car garage.

Master suite luxuries in the Loveland include: a huge walk-in closet, private water closet, double vanity, walk-in shower and deep soaking tub. Soft light filters into the bathroom through glass block walls.

Two more bedrooms are upstairs, plus a two-section bathroom, storage closet, linen closet and shelf-lined hallway. This level also offers access to a huge bonus room and another large storage space over the garage.

The Loveland 30-282 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

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Four gables, each accented by a decorative corbel, give an open, friendly look to the Ellington. Gentle arches, Craftsman-style windows and stone veneer wainscoting all add to the exterior appeal. With the exception of the bonus room (or bedroom) over the garage, this is a single level plan.

A bright and spacious vaulted living area fills the entire center of this home. Sunlight spills into the living room from the rear through two windows and atrium glass doors, and when skies darken, the gas fireplace serves as a warm, colorful focal point. The doors access a patio or deck, and provide plenty of air circulation when needed.

Dining room and kitchen are next to each other, partially separated by a raised eating bar. Family and friends will enjoy sitting here, especially while food is being prepared. Standing at the sink, you’ve got a panoramic view of the gathering spaces as well as the patio and landscape outside.

Utilities are nearby, hidden behind a pocket door. Because this large space connects to the garage, it also doubles as a mudroom and is handy for unloading groceries in safety, out of the rain, snow, or what have you. Families with muddy-pawed dogs will particularly appreciate this space.

Double doors next to a charming arched display cove open into the Ellington’s luxurious owners’ suite. In addition to direct patio access, notable features include: a huge walk-in closet, twin vanity, a spa tub awash in the soft light filtered through glass blocks, and separately enclosed shower and toilet.

Stairs from the kitchen lead up to a skylit bonus room with a half bath.

The Ellington 30-242 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

As the end of the year approaches, reflection over the last year begins. What architectural styles faded or continue to dominate? What size or floor plan arrangement held homeowners’ preferences? The House Plan Company has taken a pause to reflect on the top design trends of 2022.

The top trend for 2022 was Barndominium plans. This modern style draws from the past with heavy country and farmhouse influences. Iconic features previously reserved for detached barns such as silos, gambrel-style roofs, and cupolas now grace the front of homes and duplexes. One of The House Plan Company’s most popular barndo-style design is the Sylvan Lake, HPC #93262. This luxury design checks most of the styles boxes with a rounded bay wrapped in metal to give it the appearance of a silo while the core of the home looks like an upscale, historic barn with a gambrel roof.

Next on 2022’s top design trends are Small House Plans. In contrast with some of the other design trends for the year homes under 2000 square feet were popular with homeowners and builders alike. One of the top small house plans is the Kendrick, HPC #41825. At 1195 square feet, the Kendrick offers an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The Craftsman-inspired exterior makes it a popular choice and easy to add to almost any subdivision.

With working from home becoming a permanent option, homes with 4 bedrooms became a popular request from homeowners looking to set up home offices away from the main living areas. The added flexibility of 4 bedrooms allows not only for private home offices but can serve as guest rooms or hobby spaces. Featured on The House Plan Company is the Carbondale, HPC #47582, a hillside house plan with four bedrooms an open floor plan designed to take in lake, mountain, or urban views. The main floor is filled with the great room, master suite, plus a flex room that could serve as a home office, den, guest room, or whatever else suites.

The next two styles go hand-in-hand, view lot and homes on walk-out basements too a leading role in 2022 design trends. Possibly a result of more time spent indoors, homeowners are looking for ways to bring more of the outdoors into their daily life. Considering the view your lot has – be that lake, river, mountain, or urban – is a great way to draw the outside in. A walk-out basement is a great foundation choice for those working with hillside lots and who want to maximize any view afforded by the changing grade. A basement foundation can provide homeowners with flexibility to finish the space at a later date, allowing the home to serve over shifting life stages. HPC #40138 is a popular sloped lot design with reverse living – gathering spaces above the main floor – allowing views to be captured from the front and side of the home. The great room is richly windowed and a large deck along the side of the home allows for outdoor enjoyment of any views the lot has to offer.

With sights on the new year, The House Plan Company considers what trends 2023 may bring. What architectural style will be most popular? Can Barndominium continue its lead or will there be a revival of Prairie or Bungalow style designs? Flexibility in floor plan layout will continue to be key as the home will continue to serve a dual role of personal and workspace. Whether the preference that the flexibility is provided by an extra bedroom or if bonus rooms will see a comeback is yet to be seen.

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Stone and stucco work together to give the Chino its distinct Southwestern style. Mediterranean influences are found in the three rounded stone arches that grace the front.

This unique house plan is designed around a courtyard that gives homeowners’ the opportunity to incorporate a swimming pool. Through the double front door, the vaulted foyer is spacious and offers three directions. To the left is a wing filled with the gathering spaces, to the right are the bedrooms, and straight ahead a mirrored set of double doors open on to the vaulted covered patio with the pool beyond.

The left wing is filled with an angled great room. Immediately off the foyer is the dining room with tray ceiling. A large window display in the dining room provides an excellent view of the courtyard. From the dining room the floor plan opens up to the kitchen where an island with eating bar adds informal seating and some visual separation. The kitchen is well-appointed and offers ample counter space plus a walk-in pantry. Filling the rest of the left wing is the living room. A fireplace is framed by built ins. Insuring easy access to the backyard, another set of double doors open from the living room on to the patio.

Just steps away from the kitchen is a powder bath plus the laundry room which provides access to the attached two car front load garage.

All three bedrooms of this single level home are grouped in the right wing. The two secondary bedrooms are comfortably sized, and each has a unique feature. One of the rooms boasts a vaulted ceiling while the other has direct access to the shared compartmentalized full bathroom. At the end of the bedroom hallway is the owners’ suite. Owners’ suite features include a large walk-in closet and private bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower, plus direct access to the pool courtyard.

The Chino 31-274 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers.