Donald A. Gardner Architects

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Donald A. Gardner Architects
22 Reviews

From Rendering to Reality - Donald A. Gardner House Plans

Don Gardner is pleased to provide a Project board dedicated to showing the process for home plans. By showing the house plan with the finished house, we are able to provide an inside look into our process of home building. It is easy to see impressive similarities between the house plans and the finished houses. We pride ourselves in being able to take a house plan and turn it into reality. Don Gardner is one of the nation’s leading residential house plan designers.
Country: United States
European styling and thoughtful details create The Sorvino’s stunning exterior. Combining mixed materials, clipped gables and arched windows, this plan enjoys immense curb appeal.
The Sorvino-Plan# 1222
Twin dormers, board-and-batten siding and stone add curb appeal to this charming Craftsman design. Two decks, a screened porch and spacious patio provide plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. An open floor plan allows easy traffic flow, while counters in the kitchen and utility/mudroom offer...
The Adelaide-Plan# 866-D
A stunning Palladian dormer window smartens the exterior of this economical home, while inside it expands and adds drama to the vaulted foyer.
The Saluda -Plan# 795
A partial basement foundation makes this home perfect for hillside lots, while its mixture of exterior building materials and Craftsman details give it the look of a custom design.
The Gilchrist-Plan# 734-D
This house plan combines stone, siding and cedar shake to create striking curb appeal. The interior features an open floor plan with high ceilings, columns, and bay windows to visually expand space. Built-in cabinetry and a kitchen pass-thru add convenience, and a secondary bedroom could be used as...
The Longleaf- Plan# 802
This three bedroom craftsman home packs a lot of style into its slim façade, designed to fit narrow lots.
The Kilpatrick- Plan#-833
Arched windows and arches in the covered front porch complement the gable peaks on the façade of this stylish Craftsman home with stone and siding exterior and partial, finished walkout basement.
The Ryecroft -Plan# 824-D
Stone and siding combine to give this Craftsman design striking curb appeal. A portico sets the tone with a gentle arch and four stately columns. A clerestory above the front entrance floods the two-story foyer with natural light.
The Rockledge-Plan# 875-D
The sister plan to a best seller, this design has even more square footage and additional features. Twin gables, sidelights, and an arched entryway accent the facade, while decorative ceiling treatments, bay windows, and French doors adorn the interior. Supported by columns, a curved balcony...
The Hickory Ridge - Plan# 916
An enchanting wraparound porch, delightful dormers, and bright bay windows create excitement inside and out for this coastal home.
The Palmetto- Plan# 737-C
A trio of dormers with arch-topped windows, a splendid oval window, and a wrapping front porch with gable entry create a genteel façade for this modest and affordable farmhouse.
The Swansboro Plan #853
This beautiful farmhouse with prominent twin gables and bays adds just the right amount of country style to modern family life. The master suite is quietly tucked away downstairs with no bedrooms directly above, and the cook of the family will love the spacious U-shaped kitchen with ample cabinets...
The Arbordale - Plan #452
A double gabled roof with front and rear palladian windows give this wraparound porch house plan a stately elegance.
The Riverbend - Plan #225
Old World elegance is created by a beautiful combination of stucco and stone. A towering entryway makes a grand impression on the front façade, but the rear elevation - with its turret and covered porches - is just as magnificent. Each floor of this hillside walkout has a striking fireplace that is...
The Cedar Court - Plan #5004
Thoughtful details abound in this traditionally styled hillside walkout plan. On the main level, a barrel-vaulted ceiling welcomes guests to the foyer with style. The kitchen, great room, and dining room flow together while still maintaining definition thanks to the judicious use of columns. The...
The Whitcomb - Plan #1218-D
This Traditional showcases two stately columns which lead to the front door. Shutters and arches with keystones frame half-circle transoms, while low-maintenance siding and the front-entry garage add convenience.
The Sterling - Plan #1073
A mixture of stone and shake lends an earthy feel that allows the home to blend with the surrounding landscape. A series of bay windows on the rear of the home maximizes views from every room. The main level features an oversized great room, octagonal dining room, an oversized gourmet kitchen, a...
The Jasper Hill Plan #5020
This Arts and Crafts styled sprawling ranch has so much to offer the modern homeowner. A three car garage with extra storage adds space for a third automobile, workshop, or golf cart. Inside, each bedroom features elegant ceiling treatments, a walk-in closet and an adjacent full bathroom. A large...
The Birchwood Home Design #1239
Arched windows and striking gables give character to this European cottage design. Inside, columns and vaulted ceilings in the living areas give this home a spacious feel, with French doors and large windows facing rear views. The kitchen is roomy and open, with counters positioned for seating and...
The Lennon Plan #1300: Rendering to Reality
With its stone-and-shake façade and angled courtyard entry, the Chatsworth makes a dramatic opening statement. And the interior does nothing to disappoint.
The Chatsworth Plan #1301-D
Columns frame the barrel-vault entrance, while shake, stone and siding complement the front porch’s metal roof. The two-story foyer grants views of the study, dining room, living room and balcony, while ceiling treatments, built-ins, fireplaces and a walk-in-pantry add elegance. Walk-in closets, a...
The Jerivale Plan #1033: Rendering to Reality
Flanked by columns, the barrel vaulted entrance of this three bedroom home is echoed in its dramatic arched windows and gables.
The Barclay Plan #248: Rendering vs Reality