Ideas and Inspiration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Craftsman house plans make truly beautiful homes. However, remaining true to the style when remodeling does create a challenge. Read on to learn how to honor your home's unique style when remodeling.

It’s not easy to distinguish between modern and contemporary house plans, but it is possible! Let's examine some distinguishing features of both contemporary and modern home plans.

Plenty of homeowners prefer small cottage house plans to other home styles. In this post, we explore what qualifies a small home plan to be categorized as a cottage, what you can expect from a cottage home and more.

Today’s homeowners crave home plans that feature an indoor/outdoor connection, which allows them to not only bring the outside in, but to enjoy additional living space as well.

In cities across the country, small home plans are being constructed on narrow lots, particularly infill properties in-between other buildings. Read on to learn more about this trend!

Cliff May’s ranch style house plans are distinguished by a connection to nature in every room, seclusion and comfort for families, and more. Learn more about his ranch house design.

When it comes to your house plan design, do you want an open or closed kitchen - or the benefits of both? This post discusses how you can have the best of both worlds!

Take a look at these gorgeous bathroom designs we’ve gathered from our house plan collection.

Buy a previously owned home or build a new home from custom or pre-designed house plans? Here we examine the advantages of new home plans.