What Are the Most Popular and Widely Used Features in New Home Design and Construction?

Garage with a Pool House Plan

When it comes to real estate, whether selling, buying, or having a home built, you want to know what elements are currently the most popular. With life seemingly moving faster than ever, designs that are energy efficient and allow people to be organized and comfortable without much extra work seem to be all the rage […]

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What is included in a Set of Working Drawings

Working Drawings Main Floor

Essential Elements of a Set of Working Drawings Samuel Stewart What is included in a Set of Working Drawings ? Whether you are building a custom home or building from a stock house plan, at the core of the project will be the working drawings. It is important to understand what working drawings are, what […]

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Make Way for the Modern Farmhouse

Sandridge Modern Farmhouse

Make Way for the Modern Farmhouse. If you feel like you’ve been hearing the words “modern farmhouse,” “rustic,” “heritage,” or “Barnhouse” everywhere, know that it’s not just you. In the last year, there has been a rapidly growing interest in rustic materials, reclaimed wood furnishings, and farmhouse inspired design. Retailers like Target have even started […]

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Street of Dreams 2018 for Legacy Built Homes

Modern Farmhouse by Mark Stewart for Legacy Built Homes

Things are coming together with our Modern Farmhouse Design for Legacy Built Homes in the Street of Dreams 2018. This plan is available for purchase as well! It has been nothing short of a joyful experience to work with Phillip Pahlisch of Legacy Built Homes on the design for their  entry in the 2018 Street […]

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Westlake Reserve Custom Modern Home Designs

Westlake Reserve Modern Home Designs 5 in a row We were recently given a rare opportunity to design 5 custom homes for JT Roth Construction on a standalone street in beautiful Lake Oswego, Oregon.  Each home is unique due to the different existing conditions on each lot, and the cities zoning requirements. We also wanted to […]

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House Plan of the Week #8 (M-2532)

This home design is feature-reach and has timeless good looks. The dramatic spaces retain a cozy comfort and charm. Note the spacious master suite and front den of the home. The kitchen is richly appointed and generous. Some have chose to leave the third bedroom open as a large bonus room, or home office to […]

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House Plan of the Week #7 (M-1730)

This darling two story with a wraparound porch will lead to years of enjoyment for your family. Originally designed as an economical home, this elegant house plan has also become one of the most charming in our collection. Three bedrooms AND a den in only 1700 sq. ft ensure that this home will work for […]

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House Plan of the Week #6 (M-5967)

This magnificent home was created for the Street of Dreams in Portland, Oregon. From the moment you step inside this spectacular home your breath will be taken away by the spacious elegance of the double curved grand stairway and foyer. The great room (complete with two story waterfall above the fireplace) is adjacent to the […]

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House Plan of the Week #5 (M-2579)

This home is fit for a king. If you have a lot wide enough to fit this custom home design, look no further. Featuring a vaulted great room, a dramatic entry, a modern kitchen space, and a spacious master suite. This home design is majestic yet still inviting. The upper floor bonus room can be […]

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House Plan of the Week #2

Built in 2009 for the Bates family, this house plan took the HBA Excellence Award in the 500k-575k category. It’s easy to see why this is an award-winning design. The main floor is flooded with daylight from the rooftop clerestory. This floor houses a gourmet kitchen with easy access to the adjacent outdoor kitchen. The […]

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Now is the BEST time to build a Custom Home

Here is a magnificently designed luxury lodge mansion for your review. The main floor of this home has all the intimacy and comfort you could ask for on a big scale. The great room is vaulted with timber trusses that extend out to the rear view deck. There is a kitchen designed with the floor […]

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Home Design in Transition

Do you feel the transition that’s afoot in home design?  Most of the world has or will shift from ego-culture homes… Building to impress the neighbors, friends and the entire world is dead. What is talking shape are  thoughtful and meaningful homes that actually work well for their occupants.  Homes that comfort, secure, nurture and […]

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