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'...
By David Porter AIA - Consulting architect to the Garlinghouse House Plans Company since 1989 You are having your dream house built on a piece of property you own. You are either hiring a builder or building it on your own by hiring the subcontractors and buying all of the materials. ...
You want to build the highest quality home, right? Of course you do. That's why you're here reading this tip after you buy your home plans. Because quality is also a concern for us, we want to help you make sure that every part of your home is as good...
Out with the beach gear and floral prints. In with the sweaters and football posters. As the air turns crisp, there's much to think about. Will it be mittens or gloves? The Giants or the Cowboys? Your home deserves some thought, too. A weekend of preparation can make for a much...
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...
Search our Luxury House Plans collection Luxurious living is not defined by the size of a home, but rather, the home's enhancement of one's luxurious lifestyle. From smaller, well appointed "jewel box" designs, to sprawling mansions, Luxury homes provide refined settings in which to entertain, relax and enjoy life. No matter the size,...
Search our Mediterranean Home Plans collection The Mediterranean style house casts an immediate impression of warm sea breezes, bright sunshine, and relaxed lifestyles. Shallow, broad rooflines are commonly covered with curved tiles, and exterior walls are clad in stucco or stucco-like materials - often vibrantly colored. Arches, columns and wrought iron accents...
Search over 140 Two-Car Garages here. Building a new garage, whether detached or attached, is a one of those things that will most likely cause you to say, "I should have done this years ago." A garage not only offers you practical benefits on a daily basis, it also significantly increases...
Search our Florida Home Plans collection The design of the Florida style home is directly related to the rigorous climate of that sultry southeastern state. With a nearly year-round dose of heat, humidity and termites - not to mention an infamous hurricane season - this region has all but done away with...
Search our Farmhouse House Plans collection Farmhouse style homes are most commonly identified by deep, sprawling covered wrap-around porches that often shade more than just the front of the home. These homes are closely related to Country style homes, but generally give the impression of having a higher physical profile. Farmhouse...
