Ideas and Inspiration

More and more contemporary house plans are being built in natural settings. The contrast between the stark geometry of a modern-style home and the soft lines of nature appeals to many designers and homebuyers.

Love the layout of ranch house plans, but crave a modern look and feel? Take a look at these gorgeous home plans from Houseplans.co.

Single story house plans continue to gain in popularity. Some families are looking for a home that will accommodate them at all ages and many one story house plans have open, flowing floor plans that allow for flexible use of the space, according to the family’s present and future needs.

For homeowners of single story house plans, a deck can add usable space while bringing a respectable ROI. If you’re thinking of adding a deck to your single story house plan, keep the following tips in mind.

Today’s Craftsman home plans combine the traditional style with the usability of a more modern home. We invite you to view the elegant and thoughtful details in these gorgeous homes.

Initially, ranch house plans were simple, elegant, and economical. In the 1950s and ‘60s, Designers like Joe Eichler and Robert Rummer created airy, stunning ranch homes by incorporating huge structural beams that could support entire walls of windows.

We invite you to view some fabulous first impressions, from contemporary home plan exteriors to rich and rustic interiors.

With a bit of creative design, any Craftsman house plan can be the paradigm of cleanliness and order. Here we provide seven tips to add storage to your Craftsman home.

The modern style is still the most popular approach for today’s kitchen. With that tilt toward contemporary design in mind, we offer five gorgeous kitchen design trends for modern house plans.

Visit the NW Natural Street of Dreams July 27th through August 25th to see Alan Mascord Design Associates' featured home. Built by TTM Development Company, this home is 5,297 square feet in size, and features 4 bedrooms and 4½ baths.

View house plan designs with stunning kitchens, from Houseplans.co, the online home of Alan Mascord Design Associates.

Contemporary house plans are rising in popularity. This infographic examines the contemporary home plan and includes information on design elements and layout.

Small house plans feel spacious with a strong indoor/outdoor connection. Take a look at five of our most popular and beautiful small house plans. Each of these home plans offers a unique spin on the outdoor living trend that continues to enjoy popularity among homeowners.

Modern house plans come out on top when it comes to saving home owners money. Learn more about what the National Association of Home Builders reported regarding the life expectancy of housing components.

If you’re planning to build a small house plan, you should recognize that less square footage doesn’t have to feel smaller. Here are some small house plan design choices that will make any home live large.

The housing rebound means more new home plan modifications. Learn how single story ranch house plans can be altered to create an ideal home for any family.

The Modern Ranch is one of our best-selling ranch house plans. This single-story beauty has dozens of thoughtful, contemporary design touches

Narrow lot house plans pack a punch by offering plenty of living space in a small, slender package. As American cities continue to grow in population, builders will have no choice but to increase density by building up and back.

The Dunland contemporary house plan offers a vaulted living area, plenty of natural light, and a wealth of amenities - including an open floor plan perfect for entertaining!

Homebuyers can choose from an array of contemporary house plans that will fit perfectly into their new suburban neighborhoods. Learn more about the features and amenities of contemporary home plans!