When it comes time to designing your master bedroom you want to be sure to surround yourself with comfort and convenience, after all you spend a third of your life in your bedroom and no room in your home is more personal. There are several types of bedroom spaces - master suites, nurseries, children/young adult and guest bedrooms that all have different needs. As you plan out your bedroom design you’ll want to take into consideration the needs and style of the person or people who will be calling this private space their bedroom. Learn how to design using green features and products and how to create a feng shui bedroom in the latest issue of Home Ideas.

Beach house plans are primarily vacation home plans designed to be built on a beach, or facing a lake or any body of water. Beach house plans are typically contemporary or modern with open spaces to capture views. Although some beach house plans may be raised up on pilings, most are of conventional construction (see specific floor plans for foundation types included). The common feature to most beach house plans is a wall of windows facing out to the water, with many rooms sharing that view. View our extensive collection to find your dream beach house.

The Charleston Carriage House is a 2 car garage with 792 sq. ft. of living quarters above. With siding exterior and decorative details, this garage plan is reminiscent of a country barn. It would be perfect temporary quarters during construction of your permanent home. Or it could serve as an in-law apartment, nanny quarters, college student apartment, etc. This garage plan features an eat-in kitchen area, a spacious family room, a bathroom and a bedroom with both a clothes closet and storage closet. Two more closets, as well as an oversized pantry, provide maximum storage in minimum space. Laundry appliances could be positioned in the garage adjacent to the mechanical area. A shady covered porch is perfect for relaxing with friends. We have shown an outdoor fireplace in our rendering to help you plan your recreational space.

View our new and exciting collection of 3D house plans that provide 360-degree views of our best selling, most popular home plans from America’s leading architects and designers. Our 3D views give you much more detail than static images and renderings, so you can visualize your favorite home plan from all four views.

Choosing the right shape and pitch for your new roof will greatly enhance your home’s architectural style, add curb appeal and value to your new home. No matter what material you choose - slate, tile, wood, metal, asphalt or eco-friendly - your roof is a key design element in defining the personality of your home. Since your roofing material is the final layer of protection for your home from the outdoor elements and from indoor heat loss you should consider key factors like durability/life cycle, maintenance, composition, eco-friendly attributes and cost. Learn about choosing the right roofing style and material for your new home in the latest issue of Home Ideas.

The Albany House Plan offers many custom features. The spacious family room shares a see-thru fireplace with the formal dining room. The island kitchen features a large bar top perfect for conversing while cooking. The generous master bath is complete with his and hers walk-in closets, separate shower and oversized garden tub. The expanse of windows in the family room create visual impact when entering from the foyer.

Click on the following link to view this plan in 3D:  http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan_details.asp?PlanNum=5771

Our new 3D feature provides 360-degree views which give you much more detail than static images and renderings, so you can visualize your favorite home plan from all four orientations. Our upcoming interactive 3D feature will allow you to change exterior surfaces, windows and doors, roofing and much more so you can customize and envision your dream home before it is built!

This sophisticated southern country home, with its updated Craftsman facade and spacious interior design, is both flexible and dramatic. The Long Meadow has a three car garage, screened porch, spacious country kitchen, an optional 1,535 sq. ft. bonus area and an optional 2,352 sq. ft. basement make this home irresistible!

Relax in the luxurious master suite which includes a tray ceiling, a sitting area, his and hers walk-in closets, and exquisite bath. The 14′-3″ x 22′-6″ country kitchen, with a walk-in pantry, is open to the vaulted family room. A French door leads to the vaulted screened porch. The deck is accessible from both the screened porch and master bedroom. A decorative square column and tray ceiling adorn the elegant dining room. Bedrooms two and three each feature walk-in closets and individual baths. Tucked behind the functional laundry room are stairs accessing the optional basement and future bonus area.

Follow the steps down to the basement where a whole new world awaits! The family recreation area has a game room with plenty of space for a pool table. Also in this space is a full bathroom with access to a mechanical closet. Located right off the rec room is a home theater with a snack area for those movie-time “munchies”! A safe room and large storage closet make the most of this below ground space. The boat garage is accessible through a rec room door. Completing this lower level is an in-law suite with a private bathroom, walk-in closet and a kitchenette.

With an eye toward affordability and the reality of today’s market, builders are starting to downsize floor plans in hopes of boosting sales.  Builders have moved away from building large homes with expensive features in favor of smaller, more efficient homes.

The House Designers has the finest collection of small house plans anywhere. Small house plans are defined on this website as floor plans under 2000 square feet of living area. Small house plans are intended to be economical to build. Although many small home plans are often plain and simple, this website includes hundreds of small house plans that are absolutely charming, well planned, well zoned, and a joy to live in.

The Wynstone House Plan is a perfect example of a small home that has everything a family could want and need.  Three Bedrooms, two and 1/2 baths, a large family room with a warm inviting fireplace.

When it comes to choosing the right type of window treatments for your new home, keep in mind budget, taste, style and function. Today there is an unlimited selection of treatments to choose from to enhance your windows and protect your home’s interior. Interior designers are always creating new and original designs for leading window treatment manufacturers. Trends and styles change each year like the fashion industry where old favorites get a makeover and original designs follow the demands of the consumer. Learn what the last trends in window treatments are in the latest issue of Home Ideas.

Your blueprint plans and specifications are the documents used by your builder and contractors to instruct them on how to build your new home. Each set of blueprints should include floor plans; plans for the foundation and information on footings and framing; front, side and rear elevations; roof plan; electrical layout and kitchen cabinet layout; and construction details.

A very popular blueprint package for individuals who will be making modifications to their house plans are reproducibles. A reproducible set gives an architect, builder or other construction professional the ability to make changes to the drawings without having to redraw the house plans.

We offer a variety of blueprint packages ranging from 1 set (study set) to CADD disks. Once you have selected a house plan to view in more detail, click on the “pricing options” button or “purchase” button to view which blueprint packages are available for that particular house plan and designer.

The Lewisburg plan is one of our most popular house plans and is now available in 3D.  This plan can be built modestly on a crawl space foundation without the garage, or, if you need more room, add the walk out basement and finish the bonus room.  Either way you build, this home is a beauty!!!

Click on the following link to view The Lewisburg Plan in 3 D:  http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan_details.asp?PlanNum=2808

This 3D feature provides 360-degree views which give you much more detail than static images and renderings, so you can visualize your favorite home plan from all four orientations. Our upcoming interactive 3D feature will allow you to change exterior surfaces, windows and doors, roofing and much more so you can customize and envision your dream home before it is built!

You can enhance the look of your homes interior by paying close attention to the details of your interior door, particularly since your home can easily have 18 or more interior doors. Before you begin choosing what type of interior doors you want for your home, you should go room-by-room and make a list of how many interior doors you need and what their primary function will be. Learn about the latest trends in interior doors in our latest issue of Home Ideas.

This lovely 2,697 square foot Jim Wells design features a split 3-car garage, a spacious front porch and a brick, stone and siding exterior. The Highland Plan has an entry that unfolds to a columned dining room and a home office. The large gourmet kitchen has an angled breakfast nook and a snack bar to provide additional seating and food prep space. Cabinets and shelves in the breakfast area offer pantry storage space. The center island holds a cook-top. A welcoming fireplace warms the two-story family room.

The elegant master suite, with a dramatic tray ceiling, is located on the main level. Closet space abounds with his and hers walk-in closets plus a spacious sitting/dressing area. The master bath features separate vanities, a luxurious spa tub and a private toilet room with an oversized shower.

Upstairs, the suites are sweet! Each bedroom suite features its own bath, two with tubs and one with a corner shower. All suites have walk-in closets. The biggest surprise of the upper level is the expansive dual bonus areas. The possibilities are limitless as to the use of this delightfully unexpected space!

Outdoor living is enjoyed to the fullest with front and back porches and a roomy deck. We have featured a small pool in our rendering to help you plan your recreational space.

Choosing the roofing for your new home will depend on what style the home will be, your budget amount, the location of the home, and the makeup of the roofing material. There are many different types of roofing materials available now asphalt shingles,wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, and fiber.

It is recommended that you choose a basic style and color, and then search for the quality and installation that will fit your budget.

Since many families are staying home more for gatherings and entertaining. The new room in the home has become the outdoor kitchen. The possibilities are endless with appliances, materials, and space for funiture.

Some ideas to keep in mind when building your outdoor kitchen are weatherproof appliances, materials for floors, backsplashes, fireplaces, and countertops.

Other extravagant components in outdoor kitchens may include wood fired pizza ovens, fireplaces, wet bars, deck heaters, lobster boiler, a microwave drawer, or commercial style sink sprayers.

Outdoor kitchens offer an entirely new way to cook, eat and entertain. The possibilities are endless.