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New Dream House Plans is a house plan company operating in Nashville, Tn. We provide high quality stock house plans for customers nation wide. With over ten years of custom home design experience, New Dream House Plans inc. is at the forefront of the residential design industry.
Today, Design Evolutions continues to develop custom home designs for private homeowners and home builders throughout the United States, while expanding it's services. Why should you choose us? You are buying directly from the Architects and Designers who created the house plans. This way we can provide excellent customer service, more for your dollars and direct contact with the designers for any questions.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:40:35 +0000
A well-planned outdoor kitchen can transform a garden or deck into a kind of island resort, where great friends and great flavors mingle under sun or stars. Many homeowners are building their outdoor kitchens with ovens, refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, warming drawers and microwaves. Equally important as weatherproof appliances are the materials used to build your outdoor kitchen [...]
Cottage House Plans & Free Shipping!
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:06:59 +0000
A covered front entry gives European flair to this 2,802 square foot Cottage house plan. The large open floor plan of the family room, with access to the covered patio, is a great space to entertain guests, while the elegant dining room, kitchen and nook give the option for more or less formal dining. Retreat [...]
Moving Tips
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:07:35 +0000
An estimated 40 million Americans move each year, with August being high season. One of the first decisions to make is whether to hire a moving company. If you do, click on the link provided to read about some suggestions for making the experience go smoothly. http://www.kansascity.com/238/story/756416.html One of the keys to a successful move is [...]
Green Living
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:03:36 +0000
As consumers continue to learn more and more about green building, architects, designers and builders are starting to incorporate more green features into their new homes. One of these features are green roofs, which can be installed on residential and commercial buildings, feature landscaping and foliage on the top of the building that often can [...]
Kitchen Cabinetry 101
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:09:38 +0000
When it comes time to design your kitchen, you should focus first on your kitchen cabinetry. Your cabinets are the key ingredient to making a great kitchen, both aesthetically and functionally. They not only house all your kitchen gadgetry, dinnerware, edibles and cookware, but they will need to be able to endure daily use and [...]
Finding the Perfect Plan
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:04:24 +0000
Stock plans are a great option for anyone wanting to build a new home. Finding the perfect plan is not always easy. You would be amazed at what can be accomplished by making changes to a stock plan. Modifying your home plan can be done in several different ways. Minor changes can be handled by redlining [...]
Tuscan House Plans & Free Shipping!
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:21:58 +0000
Beautiful windows and an arched entry are reminiscent of a Tuscan Villa. The two-story foyer, grand room and stairway create a dramatic view upon entry. With its open floor plan family room, kitchen and morning room, time will be well spent with family and friends. The second floor luxurious master suite with decorative ceilings, walk-in [...]
House Plan Featuring a split 3-Car Garage
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:29:51 +0000
This charming 2,697 sq. ft. Old World home features a split 3-car garage, a spacious front porch and a brick, stone and siding exterior with shake accents. The entry unfolds to a columned dining room and a home office. The large gourmet kitchen has an angled breakfast nook and a snack bar to [...]
Choosing The Right Windows
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:36:39 +0000
Selecting the right windows to use on your new home will be one of the most important decisions you will make. Windows not only add warmth, beauty and light to your home, but provide natural comfort and efficiency if chosen correctly. Learn how to choose the right energy-efficient windows to give your home a new, “green” [...]
Free House Plan - The Delafield, a Gracious Country-Style Ranch
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:47:14 +0000
For the month of August 2008 only, we are giving away this $735 houseplan to anyone that wishes to download it. Designed by Jerold Axelrod, the Delafield is a formal yet gracious country ranch home plan. This balanced, formal plan offers a tall covered porch flanked by beautifully trimmed flat bay windows. Tall windows fill the living [...]
Classical House Plans
A classic blend of rusticated stucco and brick adds pop to this house plans curb appeal.
Traditional House Plans
A rich blend of brick, stone, and stucco help to create a striking elevation to this house plan
Craftsman House Plans
Mixing stone with cedar shakes and board-n-batten siding adds zest to the apperance of these house plans.
Ranch House Plans
A rich blend of brick, stone, and stucco help to create a striking elevation to this house plan
- Why Use Stock House Plans
- About Luxury House Plans
- Other Options
- Housing Industry News
When you're looking at building your dream house, your first step should be to take a look through stock house plans. Yes, no kidding. Stock house plans give you a perfect starting point from which to plan your dream house, and a smart builder can find ways to use a stock house plan to create beautiful custom plans that work perfectly for the dreams of the perfect floor plan that you have in your future.
Start with the great books about house plans you can find on magazine shelves with pocket versions of house plans. These sample houes plans don't have enough information to use them as a basis for building an entire house, but what they will do is get you started. Using stock plans as a guide, you can determine:
* What you want your house plans to contain
* What special features of your landscape you can incorporate into your house plans structure
* Which floor plans appeal to you, and why
* What house plans are perfect for your future plans in the place you want to live.
Once you've narrowed down some of your favorite features for a dream house, you can order a couple of stock plans from which to develop your custom plans and get on step closer to that perfect floor plan.
Why do this, since even stock plans cost you at least a couple of hundred dollars each? Because the right stock plans can save you tons of time and money if you have a talented architect. Most stock house plans are at least partly modular these days, and often you can even order prefabricated sections pegged to a specific house plan.
In addition, good stock house plans come with a detailed inventory, which you can use while you're developing out your dream house. This is important for two reasons: you can look at the materials used to build your house and determine whether your budget will stretch to accommodate them, and you can get a very good idea of where to upgrade and downgrade materials. You may also find out after looking at several sets of stock house plans that one is the right floor plan you your dream house. Finally, it's also inexpensive and fun to browse through stock house plan books. These compilations stimulate your imagination, giving you dozens of unique ideas you can use for your own home, even if you don't purchase stock plans.
Luxury house plans are very desirable. Everyone dreams of that perfect home. Luxury homes more expensive than most other house plans, large square footage, swimming pools, large porches, and large plots of land are the main reasons. One very important factor is the cost of the interior design finishes.
When you're planning on going with a luxury house plan, remember to decide if you can afford what the plan and artists rendering show. If your finishes don't match, your new dream home won't feel perfect, which is the main reason of having a dream house.
A smart way to approach this problem is to decide which features and details to add immediately and which ones to add on later. You should establish the basic things first, such as plumbing, wiring or chimneys and later you can add a jacuzzi, fireplace, or home theater later with ease. Do your research and should have no trouble picking the right stock house plan or custom house plan to build your dream house.
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Government data show modest home-price declines
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New-Home Sales See Minor Improvement
Home builder sales of single-family houses are still perched around the 500,000-unit mark.
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Existing-home prices ease again in June
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Existing-Home Sales Rise in July
The National Association of Realtors reports sales are up, inventory of existing homes increases, and median sales price declines.
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Excel Homes offers builders 100K to try modular
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Arizona builders could face more defect litigation
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Technology Provider Sues Top Builders, Manufacturers
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Lombardo Homes Purchases Centex's Detroit Land
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Housing Starts Slip 11 Percent In July
Single-family building permits drop 5.2% compared to previous month.
Fieldstone Chief Announces Retirement
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David Weekley Homes Honors Suppliers
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Lowe’s Profit Decline Not As Steep As Expected
Tax rebates lift home improvement dealer’s business in latest quarter, but housing downturn still tamps down project transactions.
FBI Looks at Builder Incentives
Wall Street Journal reports that public and private builders alike provided extremely generous incentives to new-home buyers.