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Agree with jmm. I have built several houses and never once used an on-line plan for inspiration. Now - open houses/spec houses - yes. We used a much more expensive house around the corner for some layout inspiration.

Elevation inspirations are also pretty regional and even local. I live in an urban in-fill area that someone built an on line plan in. It was typical ticky/tacky McMansion with a turret. Surrounded by MCMs. The original owners sold within 5 years - sat on the market forever. Whoever buys it is immediately facing an uphill battle with local acceptance. The house would have been fine 5 miles away (welll not fine but acceptable).

On line plan that doesn't fit (No other infill house looks anything like this)

Why take a sandwich to a banquet?

(borrowed)

My suggestion would be to spend some time going through model homes at new developments (if there are any) in your general area. You can gets lots of ideas from them, as well as seeing things that you will know you don't want after having seen them.

Did you order your spouse from Russia?

Hire the architect and save the preconceived plans for the outhouse.

(not borrowed)

Because what you find on the internet is always such a bargain! Until.