Associated Designs Featured Plans

Sierra

July 12, 2009

Bedroom wings fan out on both sides of the vaulted, richly windowed, hexagonal great room that forms the core of this southwestern home plan. Its full-featured kitchen, just a few steps in from the double-door entry, has a long eating bar and is partially open to the great room. Gracefully arched clerestory windows crown most of the multipaned wind...

Pacifica

July 5, 2009

Handsome columns frame a broad front porch, lending a colonial flavor to this Florida-style home. Its bright, expansive family room has a clean-burning gas fireplace. Kitchen amenities include plenty of counter and cupboard space, plus a deep walk-in pantry and cook-top island with a raised eating bar. ...

Kodiak

June 28, 2009

This modern log home blends rustic appeal with all the amenities you'd expect to find in a contemporary home plan. An array of windows sparkle across the view side's central section. Its traditional A-frame shape fronts an expansive, partially vaulted great room which is open to a C-shaped kitchen....

Peterson

June 21, 2009

A wide railed porch wraps around this comfortably inviting country home plan. Gathering spaces all have vaulted ceilings, even the kitchen. Natural light spills into the great room through a window bay and high dormers. Counters wrap around four sides of a generously sized kitchen with a walk-in pantry. ...

Allison

June 14, 2009

Multipaned windows sparkle across the front of this charming country home plan. Its arched door opens into a vaulted entry with a high-ceilinged living room on the left and a home office on the right. A large work island anchors the visually open kitchen. The well-isolated owners' suite serves as a quiet retreat....

Heartville

June 7, 2009

Shutters, windows and cozy front porch give this ranch-style update a look that is nostalgic and inviting. Its four bedrooms and luminous gathering space are ideal for a growing family. A fireplace is on the far side of the gathering space from the kitchen, next to cabinetry that houses a home entertainment center. The luxurious owners' suite is we...

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Mendocino

May 31, 2009

Stucco covers most of the exterior, so this home is sure to put viewers in mind of sunny climes. Formal rooms are on both sides of a foyer that channels people directly into a large, richly windowed living room. The kitchen and nook are both open to this space, while the dining area is linked but separate. ...

Wethersfield

May 24, 2009

In this contemporary home, a two-story entry opens out into one large gathering space that fills the entire right side of the ground floor, front to back. Counters and cabinets wrap around three sides of the step-efficient C-shaped kitchen, maximizing work space and storage capacity. The owners' suite is on the ground floor, and three more bedrooms...

Porterville

May 17, 2009

Traditional elements give the exterior a comfortingly familiar look, while the interior has a more contemporary, open feel. Separation between gathering spaces is minimal, with the great room open to a dining/kitchen area. The study off the entry is in a nice location for a home office, or it could be furnished as a third bedroom....

Crestview

May 10, 2009

Basically a hexagon with wings, this intriguing Craftsman-style home offers panoramic views from many areas, including the well-designed kitchen. Atrium doors in the great room and owners' suite open onto a wide deck that spans the rear. The deluxe owners' suite boasts a spa tub, large shower and dual vanity....

Olivia

May 3, 2009

Trios of slender posts highlight the arched entry to this welcoming home. This neotraditional home is a well-orchestrated melding of traditional and contemporary design elements. Natural light washes into the high-ceilinged entry through skylights and sidelights. The vaulted living room to the right flows into a dining area that links with the kitc...

Preston

April 26, 2009

Charm, simplicity and economy are all plusses with this eye-catching Craftsman cottage home plan. Light spills into the living/dining room through two large expanses of glass. Standing at the kitchen range, you can take it all in while serving up meals or snacks at the raised eating bar. The owners' suite boasts a deep walk-in closet....

Glenview

April 19, 2009

The footprint of this contemporary Florida-inspired vacation home plan allows it to fit neatly on a narrow lot. Atypically, the generously windowed family gathering spaces are on the second level. A gas fireplace brightens and warms the living room, opposite the dining room and a kitchen with a conversation bar....

St. Petersburg

April 12, 2009

With its stuccoed exterior and crisp tile roof, this Mediterranean home plan practically exudes warmth and sunshine. Inside, the spacious floor plan is informal and relaxed. Family room, nook and kitchen flow together, with easy access to a screened porch and courtyard. The living room and dining room are more formal....

Allenspark

April 5, 2009

Natural light washes into vaulted gathering spaces through wide windows and sliding glass doors that offer easy access the covered patio of this cottage home plan. A raised eating bar forms a visually open boundary between the dining room and a large kitchen generously supplied with counter space. Upstairs, the recreation room has a wet bar and sma...

Wynant

March 29, 2009

Units in this cottage-look duplex plan have side entrances, creating a sense of privacy for each family. In each mirror-image unit, the living room, dining room and kitchen flow together in one large, bright and open gathering space. The efficiency kitchen has its sink, stove and refrigerator set in a tight, step-saving triangle....

Belle Vista

March 22, 2009

Redolent of sunny tropical climes, this estate-size Mediterranean home plan boasts three huge gathering spaces on the main floor. A luxurious owners' suite is on the same level, and three large bedrooms are upstairs. Display hutches flank the fireplace, which can be enjoyed from the dining room as well as the living room....

McKinley

March 15, 2009

The designers assumed an appreciation for openness and a love of the outdoors in creating this informal contemporary home plan. Basically it's a vaulted hexagonal great room with two wings. Panoramic views are everywhere, and from the kitchen sink you can also keep your eye on the great room, deck, and beyond....

Strathmore

March 8, 2009

A welcoming porch wraps across the front and around the side of this bungalow home plan. Breaking with tradition, the floor plan has a vaulted, naturally bright great room right in front. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and utilities fill the left wing, where the owners' suite has a roomy walk-in closet....

Windsor

March 1, 2009

Craftsman-inspired, this ranch-style home plan is a contemporary plan with a nostalgic flavor. In the vaulted great room, tall windows flank a gas fireplace. Its dancing flames can be enjoyed while standing at the kitchen sink, where you could also be chatting with folks at the eating bar or in the great room and nook....

Longview

February 22, 2009

This two-story shingle-style beach house would be at home in almost any retreat setting. French doors on two sides offer easy entry via a covered patio that wraps around two sides. The kitchen and a great room both flow into the dining area, which links to a mud room, utilities and a breezeway. A luxurious owners' suite fills most of the upper floo...

Sturnbridge

February 15, 2009

Characteristic tapered columns and multipaned window uppers impart a Craftsman flavor to this midsize family home. Vaulted ceilings expand the nook and great room, which flow together with a large kitchen. The spacious owners' suite boasts two differently sized walk-in closets, plus a deluxe bathroom....

Burnside

February 8, 2009

Partially-octagonal spaces abound in this bright and breezy Florida-inspired home plan. They expand the vaulted great room, the dining room, and even the lavish owners' suite. A long work island with a prep sink mimics the shape of the well-appointed kitchen, where a pastry counter nestles into one corner....

Creekstone

February 1, 2009

A home office and parlor/dining room are just inside the door of this handsome Prairie-style home plan. Windows, wide and lofty, flank the gas fireplace in a vaulted great room that's open to an equally bright nook and kitchen. Owners' suite amenities include a roomy walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom with deep soaking tub....

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Viewcrest

January 25, 2009

Built on a slope, this home is actually much larger than what's visible from the street. The vaulted and richly windowed hexagonal great room at center puts one in mind of a welcoming country lodge. An equally expansive hexagonal recreation room, plus secondary bedrooms, is in the daylight basement below....

Cascade

January 18, 2009

Looking like two A-frames fused together, this large, tri-level home makes an attractive vacation retreat for family and friends. Its vaulted and richly windowed living room soars to two stories high and flows into the dining room and kitchen. The vaulted owners' suite is on the second level, while a cozy loft is above....

Prichard

January 11, 2009

An old fashioned porch welcomes family and friends to this contemporary version of the traditional country-style ranch home. Inside, three vaulted, interconnected gathering spaces flow together at the heart of the home, expanding the entire space, front to back. Closets line one entire wall in the owners' suite, and its bathroom has a double vanity...

Fairfield

January 4, 2009

From the outside, this home has the comfortably familiar appearance of a Craftsman bungalow. Inside, a living room with a fireplace is up front, while a spacious great room/kitchen is at the rear. The owners' suite, with its dual vanity and deep soaking tub, is well isolated from the noisier areas....

Edenbridge

December 28, 2008

This contemporary Prairie home is designed to fit on a hillside lot. Light washes into the large central gathering space through double doors that lead to a dramatic covered deck. The deluxe owners' suite is on this level, along with a den. Two bedrooms and a recreation room with a mini-kitchen are below....

Maywood

December 21, 2008

Craftsman features accent this cottage update. Inside, the vaulted great room at its heart has a gas fireplace and a home entertainment center, both viewable from the kitchen. A raised eating bar fronts the counter separating the kitchen and dining area. The luxurious owners' suite has a spa tub....

Holshire

December 14, 2008

Beguiling Craftsman features attract admiring looks to this two-story bungalow home plan. Inside, light washes into the foyer and a vaulted living room open to a dining room. It, in turn, links with the kitchen across a raised eating bar. Laundry appliances are nearby, in a pass-through room leading to the garage....

Glenridge

December 7, 2008

Viewing this plan, you can practically feel the warmth of the sun. The cluster of open, informal gathering spaces that fills the core is linked to a bayed living room at the front, and a spacious patio and screened porch at the rear. The vaulted owners' suite boasts a two-section bathroom and an abundance of closet space....

Ellisville

November 30, 2008

Multipaned windows and lap siding combine in a nostalgic country cottage exterior, while the inside is totally contemporary. The dining room flows into a vaulted living room, linked to the kitchen via a pass-through counter, ideal for festive gatherings. Counters wrap around three sides of the country kitchen....

Sonora

November 23, 2008

This Florida-inspired home is designed for full appreciation of the outdoors. A sunny vaulted hexagonal space forms the core, and outside a wide deck wraps across the entire rear. Inside, wide expanses of glass offer panoramic views from the kitchen, living room, dining room and great room....

Arborgate

November 16, 2008

Bold posts highlight the vaulted porte cochere and entry of this roomy single-story Craftsman cottage home plan. At the rear, the vaulted living room flows seamlessly into a combination kitchen and bayed dining room. A generously sized utility room and mud hall is just around the corner....

Corydon

November 9, 2008

It takes a bit of study to realize this is a duplex. One unit has two stories and three bedrooms, while the other is a single-level, two-bedroom unit. Both units have raised eating bars that bound kitchens open to spacious great rooms. And the units are very well-separated, offering plenty of privacy....

Wheatfield

November 2, 2008

Tapered columns give a Craftsman flavor to this small ranch-style home. Inside, it feels surprisingly spacious, especially in the vaulted entry and expansive gathering area. A gas fireplace nestles into one corner of the living room, while the kitchen boasts a roomy pantry plus an alcove with a built-in desk....

Ridgefield

October 26, 2008

A vaulted, window-rich gathering space is at the heart of this Craftsman cottage with a fully contemporary interior. The gas fireplace nestled into a rear corner of this expansive space can also be enjoyed by people working in the kitchen. A tray ceiling and luxurious bathroom give a touch of class to the owners' suite....

Chesterson

October 19, 2008

This estate-size European country home plan is at once rustic and elegant. Inside, past the impressive vaulted porch and foyer, is a bright and spacious vaulted great room with a wide fireplace. Flames in the two-sided gas fireplace can be enjoyed from the kitchen/ nook and vaulted game room. ...

Stratford

October 12, 2008

Posts, gable-end detailing, wooden handrails draw eyes to this craftsman home plan. Vaulted porch flows into deck that wraps around the spacious vaulted gathering space. Plush owners' suite is vaulted too; loft, bathroom and two more bedrooms above. ...

Spangler

October 5, 2008

Widely set tapered columns highlight the Craftsman charm of this compact country cottage home plan. Natural light washes into a wide open space where the living room, dining room and kitchen flow together. Kitchen features include plenty of counters and cupboards, plus a large work island and deep pantry....

Cartwright

September 28, 2008

Keystone arches, stone veneer, multipaned windows greet you to this European home plan. The C-shaped kitchen is open to the large family room with a gas fireplace. Master bedroom boasts large walk-in closet, and well-appointed private bathroom. ...

Westfair

September 21, 2008

Massive, square porch supports, tall casement windows on this prairie home plan. Large family room with fireplace is open to the spacious kitchen with central work island. Luxurious owners' suite boasts gas fireplace, two walk-ins, and a deep soaking tub. ...

Saddlebrook

September 14, 2008

An exceptionally bright, wide open great room is at the core of this imposing country-style home. Flames in an unusual two-sided gas fireplace can be enjoyed from the great room and kitchen as well as the patio. Standing at the kitchen sink, you face into the great room and can watch backyard activities as well....

Catalina

September 7, 2008

The tile roof and raised stucco detailing accent Mediterranean home plan. The double doors in vaulted great room open onto screened porch. The master suite has a large walk-in, twin lavs, and direct access to patio....

Jasper

August 31, 2008

Brick detailing and an assortment of eye-catching windows create a unique front façade to this cottage home plan. Vaulted ceilings expand the owners' suite and a great room that's open to the kitchen's bayed nook. The room left of the entry could be a den, office or dining room. Two more bedrooms and a third bathroom are upstairs....

Beckwith

August 24, 2008

Brick veneer arches and columns give make up the look of this neoclassical home plan. A vaulted hexagonal great room forms the core. Pie-shaped wedges angle up to a high central peak, while the windows that fill most of three rear walls offer a panoramic view. Sliding doors in the dining area open onto a roomy screened porch....

Plainview

August 17, 2008

A bright stucco exterior and crisp tile roofing give a bright and breezy look to this single-level Mediterranean home plan. Its kitchen is open to a family room, with a long work island/eating bar marking the boundary. The sunny nook offers easy access to a roomy screened porch, ideal for warm weather dining. ...

Mooresville

August 10, 2008

Brick veneer and multipaned windows give contemporary duplex plan a European flavor. Daylight washes into the living/dining room through wide windows front and back. Balcony that overlooks living room, links to two bedrooms and a full bathroom. ...

Bennett

August 3, 2008

This midsize contemporary plan offers the possibility of four bedrooms, or three and a den or home office. The living and family rooms are vaulted, with ceilings that slope down to the sides from high central ridges. The bayed eating nook is also naturally bright and spacious....

Bethany

July 27, 2008

This contemporary craftsman home plan features rustic-looking stone veneer columns that flanks a lofty, arched entry. The family room with a fireplace, is open to the expansive kitchen/dining room. Large home office is across the foyer from window-bright living room....

Ryland

July 20, 2008

Multipaned windows, gently arched openings, and custom masonry create an attractive front façade for this ranch home plan. Vaulted ceilings increase the sense of volume in the foyer, den/office, living room and nook. The kitchen has a cook-top work island, and a raised, angled eating bar. The owners' suite boasts his-and-hers walk-in closets....

Fenwick

July 13, 2008

A wide, welcoming porch wraps around three sides of this Craftsman home plan by guest designer Steven Duarte. Inside, vaulted ceilings expand the sense of spaciousness in the linked living and dining rooms, while a fieldstone fireplace and one-step level change provide separation. The kitchen is partially open to the dining room and has a sink with...

Fillmore

July 6, 2008

Extended gathering spaces fill the right and left sides of the main floor of this bungalow home plan. Nostalgic wooden railings highlight entry stairway, wide front porch and side deck. Kitchen's peninsular counter is handy for eating, chatting and homework support. ...

Meridian

June 29, 2008

This rambling two-story Tuscan home offers an abundance of both formal and informal living space. From the kitchen, you can watch the backyard pool, while monitoring activities in the other family living spaces, inside and out. The luxurious owners' suite is a quiet retreat with direct pool access....

Tillamook

June 22, 2008

Stone veneer adds rustic ambiance to this craftsman home plan. A corner fireplace adds color to a vaulted great room that's open to the nook and kitchen. Glass fills most of the rear walls, and atrium doors access a vaulted, covered patio. A vaulted guest room/study is to the left of the two-story entry, a dining room on the right....

Sedgewood

June 15, 2008

This compact ranch-style home fits neatly on a narrow lot. Light washes into the foyer through a sidelight and transom. Family gathering spaces fill the home's left side while bedrooms line up along the right. The long eating bar bounding the kitchen and dining room can double as a buffet for festive meals....

Wellesley

June 8, 2008

This classic home plan has expansive great room with window-flanked fireplace. The kitchen has a work island, and the bayed eating nook is open to the great room and nearby is the hobby room. A recreation room, loft, and bathroom fill the upper level of the gable over the garage. ...

Heartington

June 1, 2008

The sleek and gently curved arch fronting the entry porch extends a stately yet unpretentious welcome to this ranch home plan. In the bright and spacious family living area, the living room on the left is balanced by, and open to, the comfortably large kitchen and nook on the right. The deluxe owners' suite boasts a deep soaking tub and an exceptio...

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Meadowbrook

May 25, 2008

Living spaces are all on one level in this mid-size Prairie-style home plan, so it's easily adaptable for aging in place. An abundance of natural light washes into the wide entry through sidelights and a transom. Columns mark the opening to a comfortably large great room with a kitchen and sun-washed nook on one side. ...

Ridgeline

May 18, 2008

This contemporary log cabin home plan is centered around a hexagonal great room with a woodstove. Panoramic views and sliders that open onto three-sided deck make this a perfect vacation home. There is also a full-sized kitchen, two bedrooms, two baths, and utility room....

Markham

May 11, 2008

Stone veneer bases support the tapered columns fronting this Craftsman-style bungalow home plan. Inside, the living room links to the dining room, which is open to a sunny nook and kitchen. A cozy window seat nestles into an alcove in the nook. Owners' suite amenities include a walk-in closet and spa tub. ...

Rossano

May 4, 2008

A finely detailed wrought iron gate opens into the entry garden courtyard of this spanish home plan. The home's dramatic two-story foyer leads into a spacious great room with hardwood flooring. Arches link both the great room and dining room to a kitchen with a huge pantry and granite countertops on the two islands....

Roosevelt

April 27, 2008

This craftsman home plan features a vaulted living room with fireplace, and glass doors leading to a large covered deck. This home has a main floor owners' suite, and two more bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Two-car garage has second-story room for recreation, guests or home office. ...

Riverview

April 20, 2008

Uncluttered vertical lines define this cozy cabin home plan, which is equally apropos to a suburban neighborhood or a retreat setting. Inside, the vaulted living and dining area is wide open to the kitchen. The vaulted owners' suite is upstairs, while a room that could be an office or bedroom is off of the front porch....

Cheyenne

April 13, 2008

This Prairie-style ranch home plan has a vaulted den just inside the entry, an ideal location for a home office. A gently curved, raised eating bar rims the kitchen where it faces into the dining room, while the narrow conversation bar links to a vaulted living room with a fireplace next to wide windows....

Myersdale

April 6, 2008

The classic columns highlight this contemporary Georgian home plan's impressive entry. Partially vaulted, hexagonal great room, wings extend forward, on right and left. Left wing holds home office and owners' suite with roomy walk-in closet....

Cranbrook

March 30, 2008

A cozy, craftsman duplex with well-planned sound separation between units. There is a sense of spaciousness in the living and dining areas which are open to the kitchens. Lower bathrooms at rear; upper bathrooms located between the bedrooms. ...

Callaway

March 23, 2008

Scallop-shingled gable fronts and a wide porch give a country-Victorian look to this contemporary cottage home plan. Light spills into the vaulted living room and a dining room that's open to the kitchen across a raised eating bar. Owners' suite features include a vaulted ceiling and roomy walk-in closet....

Maplecreek

March 16, 2008

A striking array of multi-paned windows fronts this three-bedroom contemporary plan. Interconnected gathering spaces fill the main floor. A vaulted living room is up front, while the dining area, kitchen/nook and family room stretch out along the generously windowed rear. The utility room links with the garage....

Westchase

March 9, 2008

Its multiplicity of gables and arches make this European home a treat for the eyes. A bayed den to the right of the foyer could be a home office. The two-story great room has a gas fireplace and is open to the sun-washed nook. It's also visually open to the kitchen, across a lengthy conversation bar....

Brittany

March 2, 2008

This tuscan home plan features a window-bright vaulted family room that is open to the spacious kitchen. Possibility of five bedrooms, or three, plus home office and hobby room. Owners' suite has direct access to patio, luxury bathroom, and a large walk-in closet....

Stanford

February 24, 2008

This single-level, spacious-feeling ranch-style home is packed with popular amenities. Vaulted ceilings overarch the entry, living room, dining room and kitchen, which flow together almost seamlessly. Kitchen features include a long eating bar, roomy walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. ...

Montego

February 17, 2008

King posts and struts highlight the entry to this Craftsman-style home. A rectangular window bay expands the dining room, which links to a large kitchen. Working at the sink, you can keep an eye on the nook and the covered patio, and even enjoy flames dancing in the vaulted great room's corner fireplace....

Marianna

February 10, 2008

In this updated European home, a stairway in the lofty two-story foyer leads to the spacious, window-bright gathering spaces on the upper level. The two-sided gas fireplace can be enjoyed from both the living room and dining room. The owners' suite is also on this level; two bedrooms, a den and a utility room are below....

Riverside

February 3, 2008

Craftsman elements and a Prairie-style hipped roof give an intriguing appearance to this up-to-date ranch home plan. A vaulted, window-bright gathering space comprises the living room, dining room, and a G-shaped kitchen with a built-in desk. The den could be used as a home office....

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Chatham

January 27, 2008

Gabled dormers above, along with wooden posts and porch rails below, give a warm, welcoming look to this home. A vaulted and richly glassed living room is at the far end of the naturally bright foyer. This expansive space is open to the dining room, which has sliding glass door access to the partially covered patio. ...

Kingsley

January 21, 2008

With this plan, you get two houses in one. A covered walkway connects the main house to a small cottage at the rear. The main house has a skylit kitchen with a panoramic view of the indoor gathering spaces, plus window views in three directions. Storage space is unusually abundant in the bedroom wing....

Lucardo

January 13, 2008

This Mediterranean home plan features a dramatic entry portico that opens into breath-taking two-story foyer. There are four huge gathering spaces on main floor and a big game room upstairs. Two-sided fireplace can be enjoyed from sleeping area and luxury bath....

Linfield

January 6, 2008

This contemporary traditional home plan features a vaulted covered porch, which has arched brick opening over double columns. Window-rich hexagonal great room has a vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace. Elevated panoramic deck wraps across rear, above the walk-out basement....

Wendover

December 30, 2007

Slender wooden posts accent this two-story Craftsman cottage home plan. Compact though it is, it boasts a surprising four bedrooms and a roomy, window-bright gathering space that comprises the kitchen, dining room and living room. Wide sliders in the dining room offer easy access to a covered patio that could be screened....

Kentland

December 23, 2007

A matched set of two-car garages separates the units in this two-level craftsman duplex. Each has a wide covered front porch and smaller covered rear patio. Family living areas are partially open to kitchens; three bedrooms & a bath are upstairs. ...

Missoula

December 16, 2007

Exposed log ends add a unique touch to this grand, rambling craftsman chalet home plan. Bright, spacious, vaulted gathering space comprises kitchen, nook, living & dining. Hobby, guest and vaulted sun rooms at rear; library/reading nook at center. ...

Pereza

December 9, 2007

Colorful roof tiles crown this Mediterranean home plan, designed with a vaulted family room and kitchen at its core. The more formal dining room and vaulted living room are on either side of the high-ceilinged entry. Both the well-appointed owners' suite and family room offer direct access to the wide screened porch....

Mattson

December 2, 2007

This small single story, traditional home plan with carport, features an enclosed outdoor storage space. Pass-through utility/mudroom connects efficient kitchen to carport. Dining room and living room are distinctly separate, yet connected....

Brookside

November 25, 2007

Naturally bright contemporary country home plan with craftsman accents. The great room with gas fireplace is completely open to the kitchen and nook. This plan also features spacious main-floor owners' suite; two bedrooms, baths and bonus room upstairs. ...

Veracruz

November 18, 2007

Gridded, gently arched windows accent this Mediterranean home plan. Lofty portico leads into naturally bright two-story foyer, entry and living room. Ground floor colonnade and upper lanai join rooms, rim courtyard on two sides....

Oceanview

November 11, 2007

Panoramic views are available from almost every room of this hexagonal great room with bedroom wings. A woodstove serves as a warm and attractive focal point in the vaulted great room. The mostly covered, multi-access deck sweeps across the rear, adding a wealth of outdoor living space....

Covington

November 4, 2007

This multilevel, contemporary home plan has a strong focus on exterior vistas. Light from the solarium washes into open kitchen that includes a work island. Uniquely shaped Captain's Quarters offers views in three directions....

Mesilla

October 28, 2007

This southwestern home plan features bold tapered columns that accent corners, porch, and echo the shape of chimney. Columns bound bright foyer, vaulted dining room and living room. The vaulted family room with fireplace is open to kitchen with sunny nook....

Petersfield

October 21, 2007

This European home plan has plant shelves, window ledges, and eye-catching stone veneer. This home with Victorian influences, features four, large interconnected gathering spaces plus a studio on ground floor. The loft over the garage could be a recreation room, home office, or separate unit. ...

Vicksburg

October 14, 2007

Multipaned windows run a lively counterpoint to the stately brick veneer of this neo-traditional home plan. The long kitchen is wide open to the vaulted, skylit family room and sunny nook. Luxurious owners' bathroom boasts a skylight, deep spa tub, plus a shower. ...

Chinook

October 7, 2007

Richly glassed, this A-frame log cabin home plan is a vacation retreat with a bright, partially two-story living room. The owners' suite, kitchen, and utilities fill the main floor wings. Above, a wide loft overlooks the great room and shares its view. Bathroom, bunk room, and extensive storage spaces are also upstairs....

Carter

September 30, 2007

Family gathering areas flow together in one large, open area at the rear of this ranch home plan. Along the living room's rear wall, windows flank a glass fireplace. The kitchen boasts a roomy step-in pantry, long, raised eating bar, and plenty of counter space. ...

Hilyard

September 23, 2007

Wooden handrails, multipaned windows and a stone veneer chimney give this home the look of a welcoming country home plan. Inside, its four large gathering spaces flow together to create an expansive venue for socializing with family and friends. From the kitchen sink you can keep tabs on everything....

Roswell

September 16, 2007

Column-supported covered patio warps around pool-centered Southwestern home plan. Dramatic arched window fills most of living room's front wall. French doors on landing open onto a balcony that overlooks the front yard of this two story home....

Pinewald

September 9, 2007

Just a tad over 900 square feet, this minimalist Craftsman home plan by guest designer Steven Duarte is ideal for singles or couples. Vaulted living room with fieldstone fireplace; arched opening leads to country kitchen. French door near kitchen offers access to side deck, handy for outdoor dining. Please note: Featured guest designers have differ...

Cumberland

September 2, 2007

Three classic keystones accent the custom brickwork on the home's front facade. Day-to-day living centers around the bright and spacious vaulted family room. Windows fill most of the rear wall, while a gas fireplace, shelving and a home entertainment center line another. A roomy pantry adds to the kitchen's abundant storage space....

Vernon

August 26, 2007

Designed for a corner lot, entrances to this two-story craftsman duplex face two directions. Both living and dining areas flow together; though unit A's is more open to the kitchen. Each unit has a main floor bathroom, three bedrooms and one or two baths upstairs. ...

Corsica

August 19, 2007

A bright stucco façade and high arched windows give this Mediterranean-style home plan a beguilingly sunny look. Gently arched windows, stacked high, fill the living room's rear wall. The roomy kitchen/dining room is wide open to the great room. Both the dining room and luxurious owners' suite offer patio access. ...

Heartford

August 12, 2007

Handsome square columns highlight the lofty vaulted entry to this Craftsman home plan. Inside, light spills into the dramatic vaulted foyer through a bank of dormer windows high above. The apex of a vaulted ceiling runs down the middle of the gathering spaces, which are clustered together at the home's core....

Clarkridge

August 5, 2007

This cozy, naturally bright log cabin home plan is great as a vacation retreat or for a small family. Spacious vaulted great room open to large, well-equipped kitchen. This plan also features a single vaulted bedroom, plus a study with pull-down attic access. ...

Beaufort

July 29, 2007

Ten-foot columns highlight the recessed porch of this one story contemporary home plan. Vaulted family room with gas fireplace is open to kitchen and nook. Luxurious owners' suite has plush bathroom and large walk-in closet. ...

Coeur D'Alene

July 22, 2007

The exterior of this exceptionally large, richly windowed chalet home plan is a delight to behold. Its expansive interior offers a multitude of gathering spaces, including a library, dining room, and vaulted living room. Two work islands add to the abundant counter space in the gourmet kitchen. ...

Stonechase

July 15, 2007

This neo-traditional European home plan exterior blends textured stone veneer, smooth lap siding. Spacious vaulted great room, open to kitchen, has a fireplace and skylights. Carport extends out in front of a garage that links to kitchen via the utility room....

Pearl

July 8, 2007

Well-suited for use as a vacation retreat or minimalist year-round residence, this fun-size Victorian cottage, designed by guest designer Rod Pfotenhauer, is as charming as they come. Double doors on the covered porch open into a front living room linked to a rear kitchen/nook. A mini-bathroom is on this level, while the two bedrooms above share a ...

Awbery

July 1, 2007

This craftsman home plan features two stories, three bedrooms and bathrooms, with formal and informal gathering spaces. Bright and spacious vaulted great room stretches up two stories in height. Owners' suite boasts a deep soaking tub, along with a shower and dual vanity. ...

Meriweather

June 24, 2007

This fascinating multilevel two-unit plan would be ideal for housing a family member or close friend nearby, but in full privacy. The larger home offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, while the smaller vaulted studio is close to 600 square feet. The larger unit boasts numerous vaulted areas and a roomy kitchen....

Santa Fe

June 17, 2007

Stucco walls, stepped parapets, and exposed log ends are characteristic of this pueblo style home. Inside this southwestern home plan, natural light washes into a high-ceilinged hexagonal great room with a panoramic view, even from the kitchen sink. Luxuries in the owners' suite include a spa tub, shower, dual vanity, and private toilet....

Redrock

June 10, 2007

Beguiling Craftsman accents, including an inviting front porch, enhance this ranch-style cottage home plan. Gathering spaces cluster together on the left, while three bedrooms and two bathrooms fill the entire right side. Wide windows brighten a combination living and dining room that is open to the kitchen....

Heartison

June 3, 2007

This chateau home plan has an European exterior with a bright contemporary interior. Windows and a wide-hearthed fireplace fill the living room's rear wall. The dining room is completely open to this large space, as it is to the kitchen. ...

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Macon

May 27, 2007

Half-timbers accent a vaulted porch which frames an impressive entry to this European home plan. The bright, spacious interior is ideal for entertaining as well as day-to-day living. Fireplaces grace both the living room and a family room open to the kitchen. A wide bay window expands the palatial owners' suite. ...

Corinth

May 20, 2007

The windows of this contemporary ranch home plan flank the great room's rear fireplace; sliders access a wrap-around patio. The kitchen boasts a large pantry, eating bar, and sunny, bayed eating nook. Secondary bedrooms are well away from the secluded owners' suite....

Elmdale

May 13, 2007

This craftsman home plan is ideal as a beach house or year-round, suburban home. Covered porch, patio and one large gathering space fills most of the main floor. Owners' suite, secondary bedrooms, two bath, huge bonus room above. ...

Mayberry

May 6, 2007

Foyer of this country home plan is brightened by sidelights opens into living room linked to dining area. Kitchen boasts built-ins, pantry, desk, and work island rimmed by eating bar. Dormers on both sides of study/loft upstairs create cozy, semi-private alcoves. ...

Macleod

April 29, 2007

This estate-size home plan has the appearance of a rustic country manor. A graceful stairway curves up one side of the two-story foyer with a den to the left. The living room has an 11-foot ceiling and a brick fireplace, while the dining room has a built-in hutch/buffet. An octagonal nook links the formal and informal spaces. ...

Thornebury

April 22, 2007

Nearly symmetrical, traditional home plan with porch and attached three-car garage. Two-story foyer opens to the great room, which leads to the kitchen and sun-washed dining area. The upper floor has luxurious owners' suite, along with two more bedrooms, bath and bonus room. ...

Karsten

April 15, 2007

Craftsman columns create an inviting colonnade effect which highlights a wrap-around covered porch. This plan is equally well-suited for a retreat home or year-round residence. Its bright and spacious vaulted living room flows into the dining room and a kitchen with a roomy pantry. ...

Grandview

April 8, 2007

This handsome hexagonal home plan is aptly named. It offers panoramic views from all of the rear rooms, plus the wide upper deck and covered lower patio. A double-wide stone chimney vents two fireplaces: a two-sided fireplace on the main floor, and a standard fireplace in the spacious family room below. ...

Abbington

April 1, 2007

An intriguing entry door framed by a lofty arched entry portico extends a stately welcome to this traditional home plan. Inside, a bright and spacious great room forms the core. It has a fireplace and combines the functions of family room, nook and kitchen. The bonus room over the garage has a bathroom, closet, windows and skylights....

Brightwood

March 25, 2007

Fine vistas can be enjoyed from all the rear rooms of this Craftsman-inspired vacation home plan. Tall windows flank the gas fireplace in the bright, spacious great room, which is open to the nook and C-shaped kitchen. The owners' suite boasts a huge walk-in closet and roomy bathroom. ...

Danville

March 18, 2007

Craftsman detailing adds its perennial charm to this contemporary cottage home plan. Inside, the living room, dining room and kitchen flow together to create one large gathering space. A clean-burning gas fireplace nestles into a back corner. Counters wrap around two sides of a spacious kitchen with a central work island....

Willcox

March 11, 2007

Brick veneer and keystone arches give this traditional home plan a classic look, but inside it is totally contemporary. A large open gathering space fills the core. In the vaulted living room a home entertainment center sits next to the fireplace. A long, three-section eating bar bounds a kitchen with a roomy pantry. ...

Waycross

March 4, 2007

Shared styling and a garage wall are the only indications that this is a two-story craftsman duplex. Spacious family living areas fill the outside wings, along with utility and bathrooms. Both units have a whopping four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. ...

Fieldstone

February 25, 2007

Multipaned windows, cultured stone veneer, and a nostalgic covered porch beckon people to enter this ranch home plan. Abundant natural light washes into vaulted entry and great room linked to large kitchen. Owners' suite is quiet, well-isolated retreat with roomy walk-in closet and private bathroom with spa tub....

Arden

February 18, 2007

Designed as a vacation retreat, this cabin home plan has a small footprint and blends easily into a natural setting. Its covered porch and deck offer plenty of outdoor living space as well, spanning the front and one full side. A lofty vaulted ceiling expands the great room, nook and kitchen, and the loft is vaulted as well. ...

Eastham

February 11, 2007

This two-story Craftsman cottage is deeper than it is wide, so it's larger than it looks. It has a living room plus a vaulted family room that's open to the kitchen and dining room. Owners' suite features include a roomy walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with a spa tub and dual vanity....

Brycewood

February 4, 2007

A vaulted front porch in this craftsman home plan leads into naturally bright, vaulted foyer, then on into an expansive sunken and vaulted great room. Windows fill most of rear wall, and kitchen workers have a bird's eye view of this space. The spacious and inviting vaulted owners' suite boasts a deluxe bathroom and extra large walk-in closet....

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Bryson

January 28, 2007

While this home has the nostalgic look of a ranch house plan, inside it's large and up to date. The kitchen is open to the vaulted great room and dining room, and has a large work island that doubles as a conversation or eating bar. The owners' suite is on the ground floor; four more bedrooms are upstairs. ...

Bristol

January 21, 2007

Families that enjoy porch swings will find a perfect spot for one here. Despite its narrow footprint, this country home plan feels surprisingly large inside. Both the great room and family room/kitchen are large and have fireplaces flanked by slender windows. Upstairs, natural light washes into the owners' suite through a cozy dormer....

Ottawa

January 14, 2007

Abundant natural light washes into the vaulted and spacious great room that forms the core of this home. Shelves fill one wall, while a gas fireplace nestles into a front corner. The kitchen, too, is vaulted, and bounded by a diagonal eating bar/counter. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms fill the left wing. ...

Brelsford

January 7, 2007

Shingle siding, stone veneer, and multipaned windows create a nostalgic and rustic first impression for this european home plan. Windows fill the rear wall of a great room with a fireplace that is open to the kitchen, and accesses a covered patio. A library hall leads to the luxurious owners' suite next to a den. Two more bedrooms are upstairs....

Encino

December 31, 2006

Wide windows span the front, and a rambling deck wraps around the rear of this linked trio of hexagonal units in this Contemporary home plan. Bright and open gathering spaces fill the central hexagon, while bedrooms and bathrooms are in the right-hand section. The third holds a two-car garage with a workbench and plenty of storage....

Emerson

December 24, 2006

This compact, nostalgic-looking cottage home plan is as attractive as it is economical to build and maintain. Linked gathering spaces, an up-to-date kitchen, and a powder room fill out the ground floor. Three bedrooms, a laundry area, and two more bathrooms are upstairs. The owners' suite has a walk-in closet....

Cartersville

December 17, 2006

Shingled gable facades, railed front porches lend nostalgic appeal to this two-story craftsman duplex. Garages are at center, so family living areas are well-separated from each other. Each unit has three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. ...

Pennington

December 10, 2006

This European home plan features large, naturally bright rooms on the main floor. Bayed and vaulted eating nook is a delightful setting for beginning each day. Luxurious owners' suite has cozy sitting area, posh bathroom, large walk-in closet. ...

Parkcrest

December 3, 2006

This traditional home plan has inviting brick veneer, multipaned windows and arched entry. This home also features a bright, vaulted great room which is partially open to kitchen and includes a gas fireplace. The hobby room off the nook, could be art studio, sewing room, home office, or whatever suites. ...

Dexter

November 26, 2006

This ranch home plan is equally well-suited to a suburban neighborhood, or as a vacation retreat. Kitchen counters and cabinetry on three sides offer plenty of work and storage space. The third bedroom could be a den, study, home office, or whatever suits. ...

Everett

November 19, 2006

This country home plan features multipaned windows that create a friendly, welcoming appearance. Vaulted great room at center is open to kitchen with eating bar & nook. Owners' suite has huge walk-in closet, luxury bathroom with spa tub....

Palmary

November 12, 2006

This two-story colonial home plan has side extensions and a roomy three-car garage. A dramatic curved stairway sweeps up the left side of its wide and lofty foyer to access the bedrooms, recreation room, and storage above. Its spacious kitchen, boasting a work island and large pantry, opens into the nook and family room. ...

Ridgeview

November 5, 2006

This craftsman home plan has living space on three levels, and great rear views. Gathering room is totally open to kitchen, naturally bright and spacious. Kitchen's L-shaped work island boasts a raised eating bar and a veggie sink. ...

Chapman

October 29, 2006

This window-rich ranch home plan has, linked gathering spaces - great room, dining room and kitchen. Counters wrap around four sides of this spacious, yet step-efficient, kitchen. Room near entry could be used as a home office, bedroom, or whatever suits. ...

Grovedale

October 22, 2006

This craftsman home plan has a partially vaulted front porch, ideal for enjoying refreshing summer breezes. Two-story foyer opens into living room with a trouble-free gas fireplace. Luxurious owners' suite bathroom has dual vanity, spa tub, and a large shower. ...

Aberdeen

October 15, 2006

Wings extend out in two opposite directions from the vaulted and richly windowed hexagonal great room at center of this praire home plan, while a covered patio spans much of the rear. In addition to its luxurious bathroom, the vaulted owners' suite has a sitting area that shares a two-sided fireplace with the great room. ...

Chadbryne

October 8, 2006

Finding a ranch home plan with a tapered column, Craftsman windows, and front-facing gables is unusual. Standing at the stove or sink, it's easy to converse with people in the bright, spacious, vaulted great room, or gaze out the array of windows that span the rear. The porch, entry, media room, and study are also vaulted....

Lauderdale

October 1, 2006

This two story contemporary Mediterranean home plan features stucco columns and arched windows. The wide covered porch wraps around three sides of great room. Large loft overlooks the great room on both sides of the fireplace....

Bergstrom

September 24, 2006

This charming craftsman home plan features an endearing front gable and slender porch columns with tapered stone bases. Overhead dormer brightens the foyer that is open to bayed study or parlor. Kitchen with pantry & eating bar, is open to vaulted dining/living room....

Yorkshire

September 17, 2006

This European home plan is a pleasing blend of neo-classical European and contemporary American styling. Vaulted family room has a gas fireplace with art niche or water feature space above. This home also features a luxurious main floor owners' suite; two bedrooms, two bonus rooms upstairs. ...

Westdale

September 10, 2006

Contemporary Craftsman home plan has two-story entry and great room. In the C-shaped kitchen, storage and counter space are both in good supply. Formal living room is in an ideal location for alternate use as a home office. ...

Colebrook

September 3, 2006

This shingle-style home plan works well as a cozy beach house, or blends harmoniously into a wooded setting. There are vaulted ceilings in the living room centered between the dining area and kitchen. Counters and cupboards wrap around three sides of the roomy kitchen. ...

McCarren

August 27, 2006

The cedar shakes of this craftsman home plan give it a hand-crafted look that blends into the natural environment. The vaulted hexagonal great room at its core and great vistas from almost every room. Spiral staircase at center circles up to wide loft that caps the half of the great room. ...

Jacksonville

August 20, 2006

This Mediterranean home plan greets you with arches & stucco that create a sunny look, the addition of wrought iron & stone add a European flavor. Windows fill most of the rear wall in the two-story, barrel-vaulted living room at the home's core. The elegant and spacious owners' suite fills most of the right wing, and has private patio....

Alderdale

August 13, 2006

This charming Craftsman cottage home plan could be built as either a suburban home or a beach house. Its impressive two-story foyer leads into a living room with a gas fireplace. This room flows into a dining room open to a spacious kitchen. The luxurious owners' suite has a spa tub and oversize shower....

Evelyn

August 6, 2006

Slender columns support the entry gable of this timeless, single-level craftsman home plan. The den, opposite the master suite, makes an ideal location for a home office. Combination kitchen /great room with fireplace fills the entire rear. ...

Inglewood

July 30, 2006

This craftsman home plan has an eclectic exterior, that draws on features from both classic and contemporary home styles. Richly windowed, vaulted dining room flows into vaulted kitchen and living room. Cupboards and counters rim the kitchen on three sides, and a large work island fills the center. ...

Cranston

July 23, 2006

This contemporary home plan has a window bright great room at rear, and opens to the dining area and kitchen. Sidelights and a transom admit an abundance of natural light into the entry. The owners' suite luxuries include a huge walk-in closet, dual vanity, and an oversized shower. ...

Gerabaldi

July 16, 2006

Stucco columns, keystone arches, shutters create classic Mediterranean look for this European home plan. Bright kitchen, nook and family room flow together, filling the entire rear of the house. Lavish owners' suite has walk-in shower, dual vanity, and roomy walk-in closet. ...

Forsythia

July 9, 2006

A dramatic vaulted hexagonal space with a central woodstove forms the core of this contemporary home plan. Wings jut out to the right and left. Windows, high and wide, fill most of the three back wall sections, and a wide deck wraps across the entire rear. Working in the kitchen, you can enjoy a panoramic view, inside and out. ...

Springheart

July 2, 2006

This country home plan blends traditional with contemporary touches; interior is totally up to date. The bright, vaulted and skylit great room is open to kitchen with pantry and work island. The home office to the right of vaulted entry, formal living room to the left....

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Cameron

June 25, 2006

Light washing down through two dormers in this ranch home plan brightens the entry hallway and vaulted dining room. A corner fireplace adds more sparkle and warmth to the richly windowed great room/kitchen/nook. The vaulted owners' suite is close to the office/den, but well isolated from the three secondary bedrooms....

Mariposa

June 18, 2006

The stone masonry, shingles, and windows is what creates visual appeal on this lodge home plan. Spacious loft with front balcony is open to entry and accesses large bonus room. The great room has a fireplace is joined to the kitchen, dining room, and wrap around deck.
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Braydon

June 11, 2006

The units of this craftsman duplex each have three bedrooms, including vaulted master suites. Eating/conversation bars minimally separate kitchens from living rooms. There are bathrooms on ground floor as well as upstairs, near secondary bedrooms. ...

Blanchard

June 4, 2006

This two-story, three-bedroom, three-bathroom contemporary home plan has room for a home office. Windows fill most of the rear wall in the vaulted great room with gas fireplace. Counters on four sides of the kitchen offer plenty of room for several cooks. ...

Bentley

May 28, 2006

Its grand vaulted entry porch, intriguing window treatments and lavish use of stone draw eyes to this richly gabled, single-level european home plan. Window-bright and high-ceilinged, the family room is open to the nook and roomy kitchen. The living/media room and recreation rooms are large and fully enclosed. ...

Sedona

May 21, 2006

Tuscan column adds a touch of classical elegance, as do arches and keystones to this neo-classical home plan. Vaulted ceiling adds volume to bright, spacious family gathering area. The well-isolated owners' suite boasts spa tub, oversized shower, and walk-in closet. ...

Mallory

May 14, 2006

This craftsman home plan has three-bedroom, 2½ bath and could be a vacation or year-round home. Large gathering space spans the entire breadth of the left side, front to back. The owners' suite has huge walk-in closet, and the bonus room has covered porch with stairs. ...

Radbourne

May 7, 2006

A comfortable array of contemporary amenities fill this transitional home plan, despite its engagingly traditional exterior. A richly windowed, vaulted great room flows into an equally bright, vaulted nook, then on into a kitchen with work island and step-in pantry. The utility room is linked to a two-car garage that doubles as mud room....

Hollyview

April 30, 2006

Tall, multipaned windows, garage-door gridding, and custom brick veneer detailing draw eyes to this three-bedroom traditional home plan. It has a large family room at it's core; living room and dining room are up front. An angled passageway lined with storage leads out to a three-car garage with space for a shop....

Coronado

April 23, 2006

Arched windows and a tile roof set off the clean lines of this roomy Mediterranean home plan. A two-story ceiling expands the window-bright entry, along with a family room that's open to the kitchen. Outdoor dining is a breeze in the screened porch at the rear, while a free-standing guest suite sits by the pool. ...

Torrington

April 16, 2006

This craftsman duplex has walkways to recessed porches that run along a shared central courtyard. Vaulted living and dining rooms view this landscape, and are open to rear kitchens. Covered patios are ideal for outdoor dining and may be screened, if desired. ...

Adkins

April 9, 2006

Shutters, multipaned windows, and a full front porch create a warm welcome to this country home plan. The living room featuring a fireplace, flows into the dining room then to an open kitchen. A front-facing den, open to the entry, could be used as home office. ...

Louisville

April 2, 2006

The wide, rambling verandah puts one in mind of a Southern country home plan. Its large country kitchen has a charming octagonal nook and links with both the dining room and the vaulted great room at the home's core. Owners' suite amenities include two walk-in closets, sun porch access, and a deluxe bathroom....

Sherbrooke

March 26, 2006

This cottage home plan has immense charm and fits neatly on a fairly narrow city lot. Spread out over three levels, plus basement featuring sunny great room with woodstove, and kitchen a half flight up from ground level. The vaulted bedroom on the upper floor has deck, front vista, & luxury bathroom. ...

Olmstead

March 19, 2006

Slender wooden posts support the porch; multipaned windows add sparkle to this country home plan. Vaulted foyer flows into the bright, vaulted living room which open to dining room and kitchen. Owners' suite features a roomy walk-in closet and private bathroom with dual vanity. ...

Pleasanton

March 12, 2006

This ranch home plan features a kitchen linked to family room with gas-vented fireplace flanked by windows. Long work island centered in kitchen offers four sides of useful work space. Owners' suite has deep walk-in closet, soaking tub, shower, and two lavatories. ...

Grandeza

March 5, 2006

The Mediterranean influences inspire this contemporary Spanish or Southwestern home. Arched windows fill most of three walls in high-ceilinged, hexagonal great room. Upstairs, double doors in vaulted hexagonal bonus room open onto a rear balcony....

Ann Arbor

February 26, 2006

A welcoming front porch wraps across the front and around the side of this charming country home plan. Inside, the vaulted entry opens into a spacious, bayed living room. At the rear, an abundance of natural light washes into the vaulted family room, nook and kitchen through skylights and wide windows. ...

Kayleigh

February 19, 2006

This cottage home plan with craftsman accents could be vacation cabin, or suburban home. Living room, dining room and kitchen flow together in large space at the rear of the home. Kitchen counters on three sides, offer space for cooking with family and friends. ...

Sausalito

February 12, 2006

The decorative iron railing, shutters, wooden posts exude French countryside charm to this European home plan. Windows fill most of rear wall in the spacious family room, dining, and kitchen combo. The owners' suite boasts a large walk-in closet, plus a smaller one opposite the larger closet. ...

Princeton

February 5, 2006

This colonial home plan is a rambling, three-level home with great rear views. There are fireplaces in the living room, den, family room and owners' suite. This house also features balconies or elevated decks on two levels, large patio outside daylight basement. ...

Northrop

January 29, 2006

Crisp, clean stucco with corner quoins give a classic look to this single-level southwestern home plan. A richly windowed and spacious gathering space fills the rear, where a living room with a fireplace segues into a vaulted great room and dining room, partially open to the kitchen. A media room/study is up front, off the vaulted entry....

Lindley

January 22, 2006

Three interconnected family gathering spaces create a sense of spaciousness in this cottage home plan. Kitchen counter space wraps around four sides, providing plenty of work surfaces. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a utility alcove fill the left side of the house. ...

Cimarron

January 15, 2006

This country home plan features a spacious, sunny kitchen with nook and adjoining family room. Covered porch softens the light in bayed living room and den. Two-story entry has stairway to four bedrooms, deep bonus room. ...

Colorado

January 8, 2006

This estate-size bungalow home plan is an attractive update of the Craftsman-style popular in the early 1900s. Its roomy kitchen features a two-sided fireplace, large work island, built-in desk, and sinks in two areas. Luxurious owners' suite boasts two walk-in closets plus two linked yet separately enclosed toilet areas....

Scarborough

January 1, 2006

The front of this craftsman home plan features tapered columns, decorative corbels, windows and front gables. There is a two-story ceiling in foyer and part of living room, which includes a gas fireplace and windows at rear. Sunny, bayed nook expands into the roomy kitchen that includees a large work island. ...

Bismarck

December 25, 2005

A hexagonal great room is at the core of this rustic cabin home plan, designed to take full advantage of panoramic views to the rear. A long eating bar is all that separates the great room from a large kitchen with a central work island and generous counter space. A wide, partly covered deck spans the rear....

Williston

December 18, 2005

A glassed-in swimming pool room in this transitional home plan is directly in front of you, when passing through the double-door entry. This vibrant space is also equally visible from the dining room, kitchen, and living room, but not from the three bedrooms and bathrooms. Laundry appliances are in a pass-through connected to the three-car garage....

Aroland

December 11, 2005

This impressive estate-size contemporary home plan has a two-story foyer and great room. Fireplaces grace this space as well as the vaulted family room at the rear, which is completely open to the nook and kitchen. A luxurious owners' suite and den are on the ground floor. Two more bedrooms are upstairs, along with a guest room and attic....

Rothbury

December 4, 2005

Only the garages share a wall in this inviting, low-gabled, two-story, craftsman duplex. Family living spaces fill the lower floor, plus a combination bath and utility room. Window seats could be built in the upper bedrooms' rectangular window bays. ...