Archive for the 'House Plans' Category

Retro Style Home Plans

Search our Retro House Plans collection Visit any suburban neighborhood that was built in the 1950′s or 1960′s and the homes you pass by will reflect an optimism and energy of days gone by.  Throughout that post-war era, the American Dream of owning a home was bolstered by the prosperity of our thriving industries and our self [...]

Saltbox Homes

Search our Saltbox House Plans collection As a variation on the Colonial home, the Saltbox style came about as colonists added more living space to their homes.  Simply stated, the Saltbox home is a typical Colonial home with the roof extended down the back side of the home, covering a one-story addition at the rear.  As a [...]

Ranch House Plans

Search our Ranch Home Plans collection Many, who hear the words “one-story home,” instinctively think of the “Ranch” home.  A Ranch home is a particular style of one-story home that is simpler in appearance and layout.   Sometimes referred to a “Rambler,” the Ranch style home became extremely popular following WWII due to its uncomplicated, cost-effective design. Evolution [...]

Narrow Lot Home Plans

Search our Narrow Lot House Plans collection As homebuilding sites have gotten smaller, Narrow Lot homes have become the design of choice for many.  Sometimes referred to as Zero-Lot Line homes, shotgun house plans, or Patio Homes, Narrow Lot homes are commonly found in new high-density subdivisions, as well as in older communities’ in-fill sites.  The majority [...]

Hillside Home Plans for Sloping Lots

Search our Hillside Home Plans collection Hillside homes are specifically designed to adapt to sloping or rugged building sites.  Whether the terrain slopes from front to back, back to front, or side to side, a Hillside home design often provides buildable solutions for even the most challenging lot.  One common benefit of a Hillside home is [...]