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Many of Mascord's contemporary house plans boast living spaces with warm and inviting interiors. These home plans offer the perfect solution when building where the weather is not always 70 degrees and sunny.

Portland, Oregon architect John Yeon (1910-1994) had no formal architectural education, yet his style has influenced and inspired modern home plans across the country, and particularly in the Pacific Northwest.

The Barnsley design is a lovely example of our Craftsman house plans. It features a low-pitched, gabled roof with deeply overhanging eaves—a very Craftsman touch.

Today we’re featuring Mascord house plans with stunning wine cellars and wet bars because we appreciate what a sanctuary a wine cellar and/or wet bar can be!

This infographic examines the many beloved interior features of Craftsman house plans. Learn more about the Arts & Crafts movement, Craftsman home features and take a look at one of Mascord's Craftsman-style home plans, the Halstad.

There’s plenty to love about ranch homes—they’re functional, great for growing families, and excellent for aging in place. Check out our top ten best selling ranch house plans.

The Harrisburg is a stunning example of Prairie and contemporary home design, with multiple wings and vaulted ceilings in many rooms. Let’s take an imaginary tour of this lovely, roomy home.

Most Realtors would agree: Craftsman house plans are popular among today’s homebuyers. But that hasn’t always been the case! Here we examine the love/hate relationship that America has had with the Craftsman bungalow.

You want it all: a beautiful home with a flexible floor plan that can gracefully support you into your golden years. This week’s featured house plan, the Avondale, is the perfect fit! This ranch house plan with Craftsman styling is single-story, making it perfect for aging in place.

When browsing home plans, what features do you prioritize? If you’re a parent, chances are that your kids’ needs pop to mind almost before your own! Here we present cute kids' rooms, culled from interiors of Mascord house plans.

This week’s featured home, The Freewater, falls into the “narrow house plans” category. This house plan's Craftsman-lodge style complements outdoor views and promotes indoor/outdoor living whether you’re in the city or the country.

When it comes to home plans, owners want spacious, thoughtfully designed homes that let the natural light in. Our home plan design experts create spaces that help homeowners maximize natural light year-round.

There’s nothing quite so satisfying as a grand entrance (or exit). That’s why we’ve decided to feature some of our gorgeous home plans with sensational staircases.

In this Infographic we explore America’s shift toward multigenerational living and multigenerational home plans.

Think of ranch home plans as blank canvases, awaiting your personal vision. Because ranch homes are inherently so clean and simple in design, they’re easily adapted to personal flair.

Craftsman home plan details are sprinkled throughout Willowcreek, including multi-paned windows and plenty of built-in storage. Join us on a tour of these stunning home plans.

We believe that master suites should feel like a getaway after a long day, and our home plans are designed with this in mind. Take a tour of some our favorite posh master suites!

The kitchen is the heart of any home. Here we offer a look at some of the delightful design elements often found in the kitchens of small cottage house plans.

Combine the best in Craftsman and Ranch style house plans, and you end up with The Westfall. This elegant home boasts a welcoming columned front porch (very Craftsman) as well as a floor plan that lives to the backyard (in true Ranch style).

These Craftsman-style homes offer all the charm of the Arts and Crafts style, as well as updated floor plan layouts and modern conveniences perfect for the 21st century family.