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If you dream of living in a cozy house with plenty of character and a big garden, our small cottage house plans could be just right for you. Learn more about what our cottage house plans have to offer!

This infographic illustrates the telltale features of a Craftsman home, with some history on how this popular home plan style developed.

When it comes to house plans and designs, the Bridgeview house plan is excellent for those interested in age-in-place living because it’s all on one floor, plus its large great room and connected kitchen and dining room make it easy to entertain.

Which came first, the lot or the house plans? We recommend choosing a lot first and have compiled four important factors you should consider when choosing a lot for your dream home plan.

The Morris is a modern take on the classic Craftsman house plan, with everything homeowners love best about the traditional bungalow home plan style.

Learn more about the many advantages of green guest house plans, like durability, cost savings and much more.

Sloped lot house plans like the Renicker take full advantage of the unique design opportunities offered by slope-side building.

Find your house plan style with a fun quiz from HGTV! Whatever your needs, our custom home plans will fit your lifestyle perfectly.

The Brunswick is one of our most popular modern house plans, and it’s easy to see why! It boasts an incredibly open floor plan, lots of natural light and plenty of other thoughtful design touches.

The Brandywine Craftsman home plan has a gorgeous daylight basement and wine cellar - making it perfect for wine lovers and families of all sizes.

Alan Mascord Design Associates (the design force behind Houseplans.co) is contributing luxurious homes and house plans to the Clark County Parade of Homes.

A modern house plan that is perfect for entertaining and has incredible natural light - find out more about the Riverview.

An enchanting home plan by Alan Mascord Design Associates (AMDA) featured in the Portland Street of Dreams, July 28th through August 26th.

The Carpenterville house plan is ideal for smaller lots or for homeowners who seek to maximize their outdoor living space. The two-story small cottage house plan includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a half-bathroom and a two-car garage.

Sloped lot house plans can offer homeowners many advantages, like a daylight basement and more. Find out how a sloped lot house plan can benefit you.

At the heart of the Oregon coast, a small beach community lavishes in wonderful ocean scenes, brisk coastal winds and expanses of sandy beaches. There lies the Neskowin Beach House - A Contemporary masterpiece by Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc

Love the rustic charm of a cottage house plan as well as the beautiful elements of Craftsman house plans? The Elkhead blends both to provide homeowners with a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Top House Plan Styles by State: Throughout the U.S., the prevailing architectural style can vary from region to region – although not as much as you might expect. The Craftsman home is not only popular across all age groups, but it remains a top choice from one end of the country to the other.

When the Rivolis began the homebuilding process, the LEED for Homes program was still evolving from criteria originally intended solely for commercial buildings. The Rivolis had quite a few questions that lacked clearly defined answers, and they found it challenging to navigate the LEED requirements and checklists.

Small cottage house plans combine with the popular elements of Craftsman house plans in the Gutenberg. This home embodies a traditional neighborhood design with an alley-accessible garage to help promote the development of community.