I am thinking about redoing some of the rooms in my house. I have old carpet and paint colors and was hoping for some guidance in bring a fresh look into my home. I want to create a warm and welcoming space, can you help suggest colors, floor coverings and decorating ideas?

Thank you for your interest in our design services. However, our area of expertise is in overall building design. We would recommend that you visit the American Society of Interior Designers website, www.asid.org. Under the Design Services tab you can find an interior designer or look at their Interior Design Basics page. If your remodel includes changes to the structure - the addition of a bathroom or expanding the living room, we can help! Check our Custom Design page for more information about our Remodel Services.

Can I exchange or return the plans?

House Plans are processed in response to your order and due to the high reproducibility of our products we are unable to accept returns. However, an exchange for a different plan may be possible with an exchange fee and as long as the original purchase has not been altered in any way. No plan exchanges after 30 days of purchase. All PDF and CAD Master purchases are FINAL and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason. It is important to us that you are able to find a design that works with your lot and budget. If you find that you are unable to build the design that you have purchased give us a call. We offer modification services so we can help you customize any design. If plan modifications are not feasible, we do offer discounts on replacement designs.

Will your plans meet my local building codes?

Many states, counties, cities, and subdivisions have their own regulations. Some even require a professional registered in your state to review and approve plans. Our plans are sold throughout the country and comply with national building standards. You may need to take your plans to a local building designer or engineer to bring them up to local codes. Contact your local building department to see what's required to get a building permit. If you are building in the Pacific Northwest, our Design Team can help you review the plan you are interested and provide feedback about what areas may need to be modified to meet the most current building code requirements.

How many sets of plans will I need?

That will depend on your builder and how many sets you will need to submit to build a home in your area. You may need a set for yourself, your mortgage lender, building department and several sets for your contractor and subcontractors. The minimum plan package is the Print PDF Set. This option provides a single build license plus a print-only PDF of the construction drawings and is emailed saving time and shipping fees. Full descriptions of each plan package is available on the plan detail page.

Can I order plans in reverse?

Yes. You can order the Right Reading Reverse for any design. The Right Reading Reverse will provide you with a full reverse of the plan with the text reading correctly

How is the living area of a plan determined?

Generally, calculations are made from outside the exterior frame walls, and do not include decks, porches, garages, basements, attics, and unfinished bonus rooms. Stairs and vaulted areas are counted only once. Balconies and open walkways in vaulted areas are included in the square footage. You can always call us to find out exactly how a plan's square footage was calculated.

Can I exchange or return the plans?

House Plans are processed in response to your order and due to the high reproducibility of our products we are unable to accept returns. However, an exchange for a different plan may be possible with an exchange fee and as long as the original purchase has not been altered in anyway. No plan exchanges after 30 days of purchase. All PDF and CAD Master purchases are FINAL and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason

How do I upgrade my Print PDF Set to a modifiable plan package?

We can certainly help you upgrade your plan package! Give us a call or send us an email and make sure to include your order information. Our customer service team will review your upgrade options and the pricing. By phone we can be reached at 800-634-0123 (local: 541-461-2082) or you can email info@associateddesigns.com.

I purchased 1 Set Study Package and am now ready to build. How do I get permission to build the plan?

To obtain a license to build one of our homes you must purchase at least a Print PDF set. You may also purchase 5 Sets + Print PDF, PDF Masters, or CAD Masters. We do offer upgrades from any of the plan packages. Special to upgrading from a 1 Set Study Package, you will receive a 100% credit of your study set to the buildable plan package of your choice. Call our customer support specialists or email info@associateddesigns.com to get your upgraded started. Please make sure to have your original order information on hand.

Do your plans provide complete HVAC, plumbing and electrical information?

The type and layout of these systems are decisions you make with your contractor, so our plans do not show extensive information. Working this out with your contractor also ensures that these systems meet your local building codes and standards.

Can I afford to build this home?

The cost of building a home depends on where you build, the cost of materials in your area, how you finish the home, and whom you hire to build it. To help answer this question, we've teamed up with Start Build to provide Cost to Build reports. Alternatively, with our One Set Study Package, your contractor can provide you with accurate costs to build your home. The One Set is stamped "Not For Construction", however it will provide you and your contractor the opportunity to review everything from the foundation to the roof framing. And if their bid comes back within your budget, we offer an upgrade credit towards a Print PDF Set or greater.

Can I get an address where a plan has been built, so I can see the finished home?

Sorry, we are unable to provide the location of where our designs have been constructed. All of our customers' information (including yours) is confidential. We do, however, feature some construction pictures on our Home Plan Blog along with our collection of House Plans with Photos.

Can you recommend builders in my area?

Associated Designs does offer referrals for general contractors in the Eugene/Springfield area (Oregon). If we don't have a contractor to recommend in your area other good resources include: friends & family who have recently completed a construction project or your local Home Builders Association. It is important to spent some time looking for the right builder. One who can finish your home with the style/level of finish you are looking for plus is easy to talk with.

Do your plans provide complete HVAC, plumbing and electrical information?

The type and layout of these systems are decisions you make with your contractor, so our plans do not show extensive information. Working this out with your contractor also ensures that these systems meet your local building codes and standards.

I asked a question a few days ago, but never got a reply. What happened?

We strive to answer any of your questions within one business day. If you have not heard back from us it could be for a number of reasons. First you should check your email security settings, our response to you may have been blocked. Secondly, you will want to verify that that you have provided us your correct contact information. If you provided us with alternate contact information we will try and provide you a response to that account. You can also give us a call toll free at 800-634-0123. We are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm (Pacific Time). You can also resubmit your question and provide us with a phone number and we will call you with the answers if the email is returned back to us.

Do you still offer your weekly home design column?

Yes, we still offer a weekly home design column available to editors. This service has moved to email distribution only. To sign up email us at info@associateddesigns.com with your name, publication, and email address. Once confirmed you will start receiving our column each week directly in your inbox! You can also follow us and acquire our column from PR Underground, https://www.prunderground.com/newsrooms/associated-designs.

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