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A metal roof, stone based columns, and tidy batt and board siding create a charming look to the lodge style house plan, Wind River. Designed for those who enjoy outdoor living this luxurious cabin plan is ideal for any mountain view, lake side, or river front property. The large side,...
Returning to popularity, the A-frame house plan originally held the spotlight from the mid 1950’s through 1970. What drew people to this style was the inexpensive construction and the ease of transitioning from indoor and outdoor living. Since its original glory days the A-Frame home design has been a favorite of vacation home builders and outdoor enthusiasts. The natural siding material – cedar, stone, or log – lend to vacation settings such as mountain terrain, lakesides, or coastal beaches. Looking to build a modern A frame design? Here are 4 best-selling A frame house plans.
Hillside Log House Plan - Kodiak 30-697
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Country-inspired design can mean different things to different people. Depending on who you ask—builders, architects or home buyers—it may include traditional Ranch, Country and Farmhouse designs. For design purists, each of these design themes has specific elements that make them stand apart. As the popularity of home design and renovation shows has exploded over the past decade, the definition of “country-inspired” home design has been unofficially modified, and now includes interpretations that blend the different style elements.
“Often it’s a sense of nostalgia that draws people to ranch, farmhouse and country-inspired designs—whether it reminds them of where they grew up or their grandma’s house,” said Rick McAlexander,...
Looking to add to your property but can’t decide between that detached garage with workshop or the guest cottage? Why not combine the two? Detached garage plans with living areas are growing in popularity and it is not difficult to see why. Here are 5 of Associated Designs best-selling garage plans with extra living.
Craftsman Garage Apartment – Plan 20-119
It is clear to see why this two-story garage with apartment is a popular plan. Its uncompromising floor plan offers parking for 2 cars plus extra for a hobby space – wood working, crafting, gear storage...
Looking to take advantage of the space you have while offering a comfortable place for friends and family to stay? Associated Designs has prepared a collection of modern guest house plans that fit a variety of needs. If your building lot has the room, adding a small guest house is a worthwhile endeavor. Take a closer look at these 5 guest cottage designs.
2-Story Guest House - Bayberry Cottage
Offering a total of 1382 square feet, the 2 story Bayberry Cottage is multi-functional...
Homebuilding offers the unique ability to create a custom living space suited to your needs and design tastes, but the process is rarely a simple one. Knowing what to plan for can ensure the end result is a home that matches your vision and will be a place you will love living in for years to come. But what are the most important things to consider before committing to a new build? What steps are overlooked or often unanticipated by homeowners interested in building for the first time?
The House Plan Company, a house plan marketing firm based in Eugene, Oregon asked builders to offer advice to those interested in building a new home to help set their expectations.
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You’ve been looking through home designs trying to determine the style and layout that you want to build. Throughout your search you’ve probably run into barndominium and wondered what exactly this emerging trend is.
A blending of the words “barn” and “condominium” the barndominium is a home with strong country influences mirroring the exterior look of the classic red barn. A departure from the popular farmhouse style, barndominuim plans will feature gambrel style roofs, vertical or batt & board siding, bays that mirror the aesthetics of silos, or roofs adorned with cupolas.
Oregon residential design firm, Associated Designs’ Fairheart plan...
The land and financing are lined up, and the decision has been made: It’s time to build that dream home.
But there’s a lot to consider in the time it takes between choosing to build and starting construction, from an initial site analysis to home design, engineering and eventually permitting. The House Plan Company, a home plan marketing company out of Eugene, OR, has teamed up with a couple of their home design experts to share tips for aspiring custom homeowners, to help them navigate through the process and make it a pain-free experience.
“Put together a solid team to...
Anyone who has searched for or purchased house plans online can attest to how easy it is to quickly become overwhelmed by the volume of plans that are available. Whether building a forever home, garage or investment property, homeowners can successfully navigate the search process when they know where to start, what questions to ask, and how they can most effectively (and efficiently) find what they’re looking for.
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Thousands of home and garage plans exist online that can be searched as future homeowners envision their perfect house design. The odds that one design will include every desired feature a homeowner wants are slim however, and that’s where house plan modifications come in. Architects and designers are often able to adjust and refine plans to make the layout work or the style fit better with what a homeowner has in mind. These modifications, when made prior to the start of construction, can result in one of the most cost-effective ways for homeowners to create and customize their dream home. The House...
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