This soft contemporary home was uniquely designed to evoke a coastal design feeling while maintaining a Hill Country style native to its environment. The final design resulted in a beautifully minimalistic, transparent, and inviting home. The light exterior stucco paired with geometric forms and contemporary details such as galvanized brackets, frameless glass and linear railings achieves the precise coastal contemporary look the clients desired. The open floor plan visually connects multiple rooms to each other, creating a seamless flow from the formal living, kitchen and family rooms and ties the upper floor to the lower. This transparent theme even begins at the front door and extends all the way through to the exterior porches and views beyond via large frameless glazing. The overall design is kept basic in form, allowing the architecture to shine through in the detailing. Built by Olympia Homes Interior Design by Joy Kling Photography by Merrick Ales

This Iconic Lowcountry Home designed by Allison Ramsey Architects overlooks the paddocks of Brays Island SC. Amazing craftsmanship in a layed back style describe this house and this property. To see this plan and any of our other work please visit www.allisonramseyarchitect.com; olin redmon - photographer; Heirloom Building Company - Builder

This beautiful Modern Farmhouse plan offers superb curb appeal and lovely possibilities with a bonus room and optional basement foundation. The exterior board and batten siding is accented with wood beams and metal roof accents. The exterior also includes a lovely front covered porch with a cathedral ceiling and an extended portion for sitting and relaxing while greeting guests or enjoying conversations with neighbors.

This narrow lot home plan has a surprisingly stylish façade with first and second level porches, multiple gables and arched windows. The home features a formal living room with fireplace as well as a family room with two-story ceiling. This house plan's kitchen is spacious and efficient, conveniently positioned to service the dining room, breakfast room and family room with equal ease. Upstairs in this home plan, the hall doubles as a balcony that overlooks the family room. The master suite is a treat with its tray ceiling, private porch, his and her walk-in closets and splendid bath. Two family bedrooms share access to a segmented bath with a dual sink vanity.

This is our Cordillera home plan #6953 which evokes a strong Mediterranean influence. This photo of the home's grand Living Room greets and instantly impresses arriving guests, while giving a glimpse of the home's luxurious feel. The large stone carved mantel and over-mantel is the centerpiece of the room, but the trio of arch topped French doors open a window to the beautiful view beyond. Please view this homes floor plan at our website Saterdesign.com and see why this is one of our most popular luxury home plans... Photography-C J Walker

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This Greenlake area home is the result of an extensive collaboration with the owners to recapture the architectural character of the 1920’s and 30’s era craftsman homes built in the neighborhood. Deep overhangs, notched rafter tails, and timber brackets are among the architectural elements that communicate this goal. Given its modest 2800 sf size, the home sits comfortably on its corner lot and leaves enough room for an ample back patio and yard. An open floor plan on the main level and a centrally located stair maximize space efficiency, something that is key for a construction budget that values intimate detailing and character over size.

Alex Hayden
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This cluster of two cottage courts is the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Award winner. The cottages are simple yet elegant and are geared toward todays 50+ lifestyle. The Cottages are located within the Village at Saluda River Club. A NAHB BALA award winning community also planned by Allison Ramsey Architects.

Gulfport 1093: Florida Luxury Custom Design, open Model for Viewing at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia, Florida. Visit www.ArthurRutenbergHomes.com to view other Models 4 BEDROOMS / 3.5 Baths / Den / Bonus room 3,990 square feet Plan Features: Living Area: 3990 Total Area: 5468 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Den: Standard Bonus Room: Standard

Beautiful French inspired home in the heart of Lincoln Park Chicago. Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Inspiration for a huge timeless galley open concept kitchen remodel in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Luxury custom home renovation. Photography by M.E. Parker
Tuscan one-story exterior home photo in Miami

A stylish blend of cottage living and lavish architectural detail, The Riva Ridge embraces the outdoors in a comfortable and practical floor plan. An exciting ensemble of siding and stone, copper roofing and a detached garage gives this Craftsman home irresistible curb appeal. The interior is immediately welcoming with a large, open foyer. With a rear wall of windows, the great room is bathed in sunlight, which grants widespread illumination. For nature enthusiasts, this home features a rear deck and screened porch with optional fireplace. Completing the first floor is the spacious master suite and a versatile bedroom/study with ceiling treatment and adjacent full bath. The basement level features two bedrooms with full baths, large rec room and outdoor covered patio.

This multigenerational home plan is a beautiful and elegant solution to multiple generations living while maintaining privacy for each unit. The main level in-law suite provides graceful living in a large living room, a beautiful kitchen/dinette with walk-in pantry, a master bedroom with large closet and a bathroom with integrated laundry area. A private covered patio completes this graceful suite. The principle residence includes an open floor plan, ample windows and a corner office. This open living area spills onto an expansive deck which is partially covered to ensure maximum seasonal use. Two bedrooms share a generous a bathroom with independent 42'' x 62” shower. A large workshop/storage and laundry room are located on the ground floor to the rear of the garage. A central entry provides access to both dwellings as well as the garage. While ideally suited as a multigenerational home design, this home would also be attractive by providing a desirable income suite. Blueprints and PDF file available for sale, starting at $1165 usd. To see more multigenerational home designs, visit our website here: http://www.drummondhouseplans.com/mother-in-law-suites-and-multigenerational.html Drummond House Plans - 2014 Copyright

Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus

Traditional white exterior home idea in New York with a hip roof

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Inspiration for a small cottage gray one-story exterior home remodel in Atlanta

Stone and stucco combine with multiple gable peaks and an impressive, front entry to create stunning curb appeal for this European house plan. The grand foyer greets visitors on the inside, while the dining room and bedroom/study flank the foyer on both sides. Further along, the great room includes a cathedral ceiling, porch access and wall of windows to view outdoor scenery. The breakfast room and kitchen are also open to the great room and one another, simplifying mealtime. On the other side of the house plan, a large master suite was designed to pamper the homeowner. A bowed sitting area grants extra space in the bedroom, while the luxurious master bath features a corner shower, large soaking tub, his-and-her vanities and private privy. In the basement are three bedrooms, each with their own full bath, an added treat! A large rec room with fireplace completes the basement and provides an additional gathering space in the house plan.