By David Porter AIA - consulting architect to the Garlinghouse Company since 1989
Since I am a licensed architect, I would be remiss if my answer wasn’t just, “of course, you need only an architect.” But, nah, for your use in designing a house, that isn’t necessarily so.
I will first explain the differences between these professions […]

Backyard decks are smart choice for entertaining, outdoor living
They’re comfortable. They can be a private sanctuary or party central. They’re as close to home as you can get. And they often return as much money as it costs to build them.
They are decks - a practical and enjoyable investment for nearly any residence. It’s […]

Spruce Up and Clean Out to Turn On Prospective Home Buyers 
Selling your existing home?  With prospective buyers walking through every room, peering inside your closets and cupboards, you’ll want to make the best impressions possible.   Interior design professional Adrienne van Dooren offers several practical, do-able tips that will help you stage your humble abode for […]

Search our Coastal Home Plans collection
Nothing says “kick back and relax” like an elevated oceanfront view from a Coastal Home.  The design element that is most characteristic of this style is the pier & pile foundation, which ensures that these homes stay put during hurricane season.  Often referred to as Seaside Homes, Beach Homes, Pier & Pile […]

Search our Cape Cod House Plans collection
The scent of salty sea air.  The sight of seagulls teetering on the wind.  The sound of an unseen fog horn somewhere “out there.”  These are the things that most often come to mind when we think of Cape Cod style homes.  Classic design elements that most commonly define these homes […]