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The Fox Farm is a unique house plan wrapped in a charming farmhouse exterior. From the street, shingles and horizontal lap siding create a handsome exterior. Some of this plan’s unique qualities are visible from the outside. The courtyard style driveway that accesses the 3-car garage along with the small covered side porch are just a sample of some of the special floor plan features.

Approaching the front door, the front covered porch is lined with slender posts. Inside the foyer is roomy, offering two closets to the left and right. Straight ahead a hallway leads to the homes most unique feature, the hexagonal shaped great room. Double sliding glass doors are on three walls of the great room allowing the space to transition outside to the covered patio on warm summer days. In one corner of the great room is the well-appointed kitchen with center island and extra-large pantry with room for a separate freezer.

An opening at the back of the kitchen leads to a hallway that pasts a mud hall with storage closets and a half bathroom which has direct access to the covered patio. Those who plan to add a pool or who enjoy spending as much time outside as possible will appreciate the direct access. At the end of the hallway, a door separates the rest of the hallway which leads to the guest suite and attached 3 car garage. The guest suite has a sliding glass door allowing easy access to the outside along with a walk-in closet and private bathroom.

For maximum privacy, the owners’ suite is in a private wing that fills the right side of the floor plan. The spacious suite has a private covered patio and a luxurious en-suite. His-and-her bathrooms share the large walk-in shower, but each has individual vanities and walk-in closets. Just off the private owner’s bathroom is a mud hall with access to the front yard.

The outdoors is close at hand from each room in this uniquely laid out hexagonal house plan.

The Fox Farm 31-263 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers.

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A delightful blend of batt and board, horizontal lap siding, and a stone accent wall work harmoniously together to create the eye-catching Craftsman-style Holly Spring. A pair of twin columns mark the boundary of the front covered porch. The front door is recessed back providing additional protection from the elements.

Inside the foyer feels spacious with its 12’ ceiling. To the right, is the den which also features tall ceilings and with its proximity to the front door would make an ideal home office. Straight off the foyer a cased opening leads to the great room. Living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other. A ceiling transition helps to provide some visual separation. In the great room a fireplace is centered between built-ins and can be enjoyed throughout the living area. The dining room offers access to the covered patio with vaulted ceiling. An eating bar on the kitchen island helps to provide a transition between the kitchen and dining while adding to the available seating. The kitchen is well appointed and even boasts a corner step-in pantry.

Off the great room, the right side of the floor plan is filled with the owners’ suite. This spacious retreat features vaulted ceilings and direct access to the back covered patio. A pocket door slides to reveal the luxurious owners’ bathroom with dual vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet.

Providing excellent separation of space this single level floor plan has the two additional bedrooms on the opposite side of the home. Off the foyer a hallway leads beyond the laundry room which links the 2 car, side entry garage to the home and ends at the secondary bedrooms. Centered between the bedrooms is a compartmentalized bathroom with twin sinks.

At 2327 square feet the Holly Spring is a comfortable one-story floor plan filled with modern floor plan features. The L-shaped layout makes this home design an ideal choice for a corner lot or larger building sites that can accommodate an angled driveway.

The Holly Spring 31-267 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

For those who love where they live, the addition of an outbuilding can add value to your property as well as flexibility. If you've found that you need more in your property order to meet the needs of your lifestyle, than look no further than a detached garage floor plan. Over the years the humble detached garage has become more than just an extra space to store your cars and provides various benefits over attached garages.

With more room and storage space, detached garages and outbuildings can prove to be a great addition to your main house or building project. With the right architectural style, your separate garage space and new unit can open a wide variety of uses. These outbuildings can add hobby space, extra living space, guest accommodation, home offices, or whatever else you need to fall in love with your property all over again. Check out our ideas for outbuilding and garage design and find your custom garage addition that best fits your space.

Garage 20-328

Graced with Craftsman accents giving Garage 20-328 the flexibility to match a wide range of home styles. Decorative beams and twin posts add to the curb appeal. The first floor offers a two-car garage which fills most of the main level. Along the back is a half bathroom with the option to finish the space with a tub/shower combination. A man door on the right opens to a stoop and an exterior staircase which wraps up to the second-floor apartment. The 672 square foot living area offers two covered outdoor spaces, the covered deck off the front door and then a comfortable vaulted covered deck that overlooks the front of the garage.

This detached garage plan could make a great design to consider for urban areas where accessory dwelling units are gaining popularity quickly. The open great room features vaulted ceilings and a wood stove. Near the sliding glass door that opens the living space up to the covered deck is a nook with a built-in desk. Open to the great room is the vaulted kitchen which is well-appointed and boasts an island with an eating bar. Off the great room is a small hallway leading to a second full bathroom and a bedroom.

Garage 20-318

Batt and board siding with shingle accents given Garage 20-318 a delightful country influence. On the main level, the floor plan is filled with a two-car garage. A sliding door along the back wall glides to reveal a large shop with two work benches, a sink, and mechanical storage closet. The side covered deck can be accessed from either the shop or garage. Along the back, an exterior staircase leads up to the second floor. For those looking to separate their home offices from their main living, this garage offers two offices, a main loft and kitchenette. The workday can feel like a comfortable day at the office with breaks taken on the balcony. If home office accommodations are not needed, each room has a small closet allowing it to be easily transformed and furnished as a bedroom. The possibilities are numerous for this upper level.

Garage 20-328 and Garage 20-318 are created by Associated Designs, Inc.'s talented team of residential home designers. If you're looking to expand your property with an outbuilding and garage floor plan, contact us today and checkout our variety of garage plans, including attached garage options, detached garage design, and more for your garage remodel!

With the promise of longer days and warmer weather to come, now is the perfect time to think about exploring new places.

A vacation home is a great option for adventurers who want a place to call home wherever their travels take them. But the perfect vacation home design takes its location and natural characteristics into account. Fortunately, a variety of designs currently presented by The House Plan Company are at your disposal, no matter the setting for your dream vacation home.

Beach lovers will delight in the expansive amenities of the Watersound #77655 design. This bungalow-style vacation home plan offers a wide array of indoor and outdoor design features, packing four bedrooms, three full-baths and a two-car garage over four floors, making it an ideal build for a classic narrow beach home lot.

Private balconies are a highlight of the design, giving vacation dwellers quick access to the pristine outdoor elements. Wood frame walls and an exterior of stucco and siding beneath truss roofing provides a solid foundation for this open concept living plan.

A garage-level front door takes entrants up a staircase to a main floor complete with a kitchen, open living and dining room, a walk-in pantry and a versatile bonus room easily convertible into an office or guest bedroom, as well as a full bathroom. From the kitchen island or dining room, enjoy rear-facing views out to the beach beyond. Or, get a closer look by stepping out through sliding doors to an expansive covered rear porch, which leads to a pool deck, infinity pool and hot tub that makes this spot ground zero for entertaining visitors.

Take the staircase to the upper floor to reach the master bedroom, complete with master bath and walk-in closet. Take in ocean views from this floor’s private covered porch, accessible only from the master suite. A pair of additional bedrooms with smaller private balconies, a full bath with dual sinks and a laundry room lie opposite the master suite. Each of these floors are accessible by elevator in addition to the staircase. Yet the stairs top out at another surprise: a versatile top-floor bonus room, complete with vaulted ceiling and carpeted floors.

If farm living is a more desirable locale, the Sylvan Lake #83262 may be the perfect fit for a larger family. Take advantage of the open range with this grand three-story plan that spreads five bedrooms and full baths over more than 5,300 square feet of living space. An exterior of siding and stonework beneath truss roofing gives this country-style farmhouse modern flair.

A front door beneath a covered porch supported by posts opens to a vast, open main floor. Step past a closet and half bath off the entryway to the open family room, complete with fireplace and rear-facing glass windows providing plenty of natural light. An attached dining room and kitchen with large island and walk-in pantry creates a spacious main-level interior. Sliding glass doors open from the dining room to a covered rear deck that spans the entire length of the home. The deck can also be accessed from an office located off the dining room. Double doors open from the kitchen to a utility room that steps through to a three-car garage. On the other side of the home, off the family room, a door opens to the master bedroom, complete with a fireplace, private rear deck access, a spacious walk-in closet and attached master bath complete with dual sinks, tub and step-in shower.

Back at the entryway, take the main staircase up to a top floor that includes a pair of secondary bedrooms, each with its own full bath and connected by a hallway that’s open to the family room below. An additional staircase, from the garage, leads up to a private guest suite, featuring its own full bath and additional storage space. The main staircase also heads down to a lower level that boasts a finished living room and attached media area, complete with a bar and kitchen amenities. A versatile exercise room can be reached on one side of the living room, while the other side accesses another guest room with full bath and a walk-in closet. More unfinished storage space is also available.

For those seeking a cozier lakeside or river retreat, the Riviera #91559 packs plenty of luxury into a smaller footprint. Park this contemporary cottage-style plan by a dock and enjoy a slice of natural serenity. A lap siding exterior beneath a shed roof design creates vaulted ceilings and sends natural light streaming into the main level. Entering through the front door leads directly to an entryway and dining room, connecting to an open kitchen and living room. A master bedroom on one side includes a walk-in closet and private access to the main level bathroom, which can also be reached from the main entryway. A secondary bedroom is located on the other side of the entry. Vaulted ceilings and windows are a staple of this design, illuminating the cozy interior. 

There are opportunities to customize this plan by stepping down a stairway off the dining room, reaching a basement with space to create an additional bedroom and bathroom, plus additional living or play space. A main-level rear porch can connect the design to whatever outdoor wonders await nearby.

If no vacation is complete without picturesque mountain views, the Seaward #38251 can bring modern cabin living to wherever you plan to call home. A craftsman cottage design takes advantage of the natural surroundings, with wood framing, exterior siding and a pitched, stick roof frame to shed snow, evoking the classic winter cottage retreat. 

Yet this design is ideal for all seasons and locations. With a wraparound porch, and a main level that features an open living and dining room, window seats beneath vaulted ceilings, a wood stove and a guest suite, it’s a perfect getaway to enjoy with family or friends. A staircase off the guest suite heads up to a second story featuring a master bedroom with full bath, and a flexible studio room with double doors opening out to a second-story balcony.

Designed for a corner lot, the Holmberg duplex plan is graced with a charming Craftsman-style exterior. Each unit is a single level but more importantly designed for maximum privacy. The units are almost identical.

From either entry, the Holmberg almost appears to be a single-family residence. A cozy covered porch frames each of the entries. The entry in Unit A is slightly recessed from the main living area where in Unit B the entry is seamless to the great room. Both units offer great room style living with vaulted ceilings that add to the sense of spaciousness. C-shaped kitchens can be found in both sides and each are equally well appointed and offer a raised eating bar for additional seating or serving space. A wall pantry is just steps away off the hallway that leads to the bedrooms.

Both units offer two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The larger of the bedrooms is a suite with a private bathroom with walk-in shower, walk-in closet, and direct access to a back patio through a sliding glass door that also helps to fill the room with natural light. The smaller of the bedrooms shares its full bathroom with the gathering space and offers a combination tub/shower.

The Holmberg floor plan has an attached two car garage with direct access to the interior for both units. In Unit A, the garage access is direct to the entry while in Unit B it leads to the vaulted great room. Laundry appliances can be found at the back of each of the garages.

With winter a time to enjoy the warmth and comfort of home, it’s also the ideal time to imagine what that dream home plan might look like. From bestselling pre-designed plans to customized home and garage designs, The House Plan Company is a perfect design partner to find all the inspiration you need. 

Numerous designs currently presented by The House Plan Company highlight how trending design features can be incorporated into just about any owner’s vision for an exquisite home.

The Tarpon #18927 design featured on The House plan Company is a prime example of contemporary flair in an urban setting. This 2,400-square-foot floor plan packs a modern design and tons of amenities into a multi-story plan with a three-car garage, ideal for a narrow lot footprint. A stucco, siding and stone exterior supports a multi-leveled truss roof frame.

Inside, an entry hallway extends past a bedroom and bathroom to an open living room with a fireplace, as well as an adjacent kitchen and dining room. Step out through doorways on either side to reach a pair of rear-facing decks, one of which is covered to provide year-round outdoor relaxation. A stairway off the living room accesses a vast second floor that’s open on one side to the living room below. A hallway branches left to access a spacious sitting area through double doors that lead to the master bedroom. Sliding doors provide access to a private deck, a master bathroom and adjoining walk-in closet. Back by the top floor landing, the hallway branches right to a pair of additional bedrooms, a shared bathroom and laundry room. Finally, the main level staircase also leads down to a finished basement foundation, adding flexibility with a large family room, additional bedroom and full bathroom, plus a walk-in closet.

If a cottage is more your style, The House Plan Company’s #15187 design may be the perfect blend of modern luxury and quaint charm. Four bedrooms, three full baths and a half bath are spread across 3,250 square feet spanning two floors. A classic wood frame exterior places a covered front porch beneath pitched stick roof framing. Front doors open to a foyer, extending past a bedroom with a private bath and into a living room with a fireplace under cathedral-style ceilings. The open floor plan connects the living room to a kitchen with a center island and step-in pantry. An adjoining dining room opens out to a broad rear porch with an additional fireplace and food preparation area, making this an ideal space for entertaining guests or enjoying a meal with family.

A separate door from the dining room accesses the private master bedroom, master bath with dual sinks beneath a barrel vault ceiling, and massive walk-in master closet with plenty of space for two sets of wardrobes. Back by the entry foyer, a door opposite the entryway bedroom accesses a two-car garage, additional half-bath, utility room and additional storage. Stairs off the garage lead to a smaller upper floor featuring a versatile den, two additional bedrooms, a shared bath and attic space that can be used for storage.

If luxury is top of mind, the Basset #74969 design featured on The House Plan Company packs unparalleled grandeur in a craftsman plan. Ideal for sloping lots, this spacious ranch design maximizes a footprint of 2,800 square feet, with three bedrooms, multiple flex spaces and a four-car garage. A wood frame with pitched roofing and siding and stone exterior gives the design a sleek, modern feel. Through the front door, an entryway opens past a versatile den and a bedroom with full bath into the open great room, an adjoining dining room and kitchen. Wraparound countertops, an island and a walk-in pantry provide plenty of space for meal preparation. Beyond a half-bath and laundry room off of the dining room, a mud room offers space to hang coats and place shoes by a doorway leading to an adjoining pair of vast two-car garages.

On the other side of the great room, double doors open up to the luxurious master suite, featuring a private bathroom with large walk-in shower and a large walk-in closet. The master bedroom provides private access to the three rear-facing decks, which can also be reached from the dining room. This plan’s versatility is really highlighted in the basement, which includes an optional finished floor plan. A staircase off the main level den steps down to a vast open recreation space, complete with a game nook and bar on opposite sides. Three bedrooms, two baths and an unfinished storage space make this a perfect area for children to let their imaginations run wild, with limitless possibilities for crafts and games.