Architecture

Gothic Revival style homes became popular in American during the late 19th century and typically feature a flat roof, two or more stories tall and Gothic style parapets or battlements.

Timeless and elegant, the Georgian Colonial style of home architecture and design typically features window shutters, a low pitched hip roof and rectangular shape.

Low and angular, the prairie home style of architecture is credited to Frank Lloyd Wright and is influenced by Japanese design aesthetics.

Queen Anne home design, which is one of many offshoots of Victorian style, was most popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The advent of mass-production allowed for creation of fancy trims and woodwork at a reasonable price.
Queen Annes are multi-story, sometimes rising as large as two, three, or even four stories tall.
They’re usually irregular [...]

Formal and elegant, the Federal style home features a symmetrical, usually rectangular shape and two or even three floors.

Featuring four rooms on each floor and typically a large central dormer above the main door, homes with foursquare floor plans are popular in the Arts and Crafts, Prairie and Farmhouse styles of architecture.

With sleek lines and a flat roof without eaves, the Moderne home architectural style became popular during the mid 20th century.

Sometimes adorned with columns, Greek Revival or Classic Colonial style homes are elegant and timeless.

The cape cod is a traditional home style evolved from the English style of house, designed to stand up to the harsh weather of New England and featuring steeply pitched roof lines and exterior window shutters.

So, how do you put an entire home into only 36 square meters (387.5 square feet)?
Designed by Luigi Colani, the prototype Rotor House features some pretty ingenious space saving to fit kitchen, bathroom, sleeping quarters an a little spare living space into the ultra compact living space.
Taking a page from the mobile home and boating [...]

Choosing a deck plan can be as easy or difficult as you want it to be! However, the nicer the deck plan you choose, the more you will enjoy it and the more it will add value to your home.
Living in the Southeast United States, enables me to use my deck for a good 90% [...]

With research time and patience building your own home is possible for almost everyone! House design plans are available in a wide variety of floor plans- from simple starter homes to luxurious executive homes! When you act as your own general contractor you can save up to 40% on the final cost of your [...]