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There's a new trend in home design: doubling up on the master suites. Our Vidabelo design is an example of a Craftsman house plan that incorporates this innovative trend. At 3084 square feet, this week's featured house plan may be perfect for your family. You'll find that the extra master suite gives you the flexibility to live comfortably in all stages of life.

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The Chinick Residence is a northwest contemporary home design that features clerestory windows, radiant floors, light and airy rooms and and some great finishes.

Exterior photos of a hillside home completed in the Summer of 2015. A difficult site with many topographical requirements only served to enthuse the designer to produce an outstanding solution for the homeowners. As you can see, the result is a wonderful contemporary home that takes advantage of the extensive views that the location offers.

A gorgeously clean example of modern 21st century living. With a more traditional exterior with hints of what you'll find inside, this contemporary home is sure to wow homeowners and visitors alike. Incorporating carefully selected materials placed with intent, each room is pure eye-candy.

If you love contemporary designs and modern living, then this week's featured house plan is one you'll want to look at closely. The Burbank, a 2737-square-foot home with a spacious three-car garage and three bedrooms, is an excellent choice for families who value versatility, spaciousness and organization.

Versatile, attractive, and perfectly planned, the Somerset is one of our popular house plans that will meet your family's needs today and in years to come. A combination of open spaces and secluded areas make it ideal for family living. At 2204 square feet, it gives you space to explore new options and welcome family members into your space.

Picture a snow-covered cottage in the woods, with a roofline that peaks up just over the tree tops and a beautiful stone chimney that blends into the natural scenery. This is the Bucklebury Studio, an attractively designed cottage for one or two. Its compact design is ideal for simple living or a retreat away from home, and its attractive exterior reminds you of woodsy cottages from fairy tales.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

The Nehalem is a set of cozy Craftsman home plans that can grow and shrink with your family. Although these small house plans are just 1966 square feet total, they feel spacious for families of all sizes.

The Norcutt contemporary home plan has a strong indoor/outdoor connection, huge windows and so much more. Take a tour of this beautiful contemporary house plan!

The Lincoln Craftsman house plan is thoughtfully designed, with plenty of built-in storage. This home also has exceptional flow—family members will find it easy to negotiate space in this elegant 2,368 square foot home.