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852 SF Country Cottage Plan Review: 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Single-Story with Hidden Pantry & 10-Foot Ceilings
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12 Rooftop Terrace Makeovers: Design Notes on Reimagining One Crumbling Urban Slab
Urban rooftops are the most under-used square footage in any building.
5-Bedroom Country Barndominium Plan Review: 3,235 SF Single-Story with Split-Bedroom Layout, Walk-In Pantry & 450 SF Covered Porch
Most "barndominium" plans fall into two camps: true post-frame metal barns dressed up as homes, or stick-built houses borrowing the long, low silhouette and metal roof for visual reference.
13 Kids' Bedroom Makeovers from a Single Beige Before: Design Notes on Restyling a Guest Room
This study reimagines a tired, beige guest room as a kids' bedroom in thirteen concept directions, starting from the room stripped back to its architectural bones.
Plan 61718UT Review: A Two-Story 616 Sq Ft ADU Stacked Over a Two-Car Garage
For homeowners in Charleston or Nashville with a deep lot and room for a guest house, Plan 61718UT is one of the cleaner two-story carriage-style ADU plans in this size class.
13 A-Frame Cabin Exterior Makeovers: Design Notes on Restyling a 1970s Triangle
A-frames are a familiar cabin shape in the Asheville, Boone, and Blue Ridge mountain markets, and for good reason.
Outdoor Patio & Garden Design Ideas: 10 Layered Backyard Looks for Southern & Coastal Homes
Ten outdoor patio and garden designs, from Zen escapes and modern decks to boho nooks and Mediterranean courtyards, for Southern and coastal homes.
Modern Farmhouse Plan Review: A Versatile 1,715 Sq Ft Layout With Main-Level Primary and Bonus + Basement Expansion
This is one of the more flexible 1,715-square-foot single-story plans we have reviewed this season.
12 Pool Deck Makeovers Worth Studying: Design Notes on Restyling the Space Around an Existing Pool
Many homeowners with an older pool don't have a pool problem; they have a pool-deck problem. The water is fine.
Host in Style: 8 Celebration Decor Ideas for Every Occasion
Eight celebration decor themes, from an intimate anniversary dinner to larger parties, with notes on how each setup sets the mood for the occasion.
Single-Story Hill Country Farmhouse Plan Review: 2,808 SF with Workshop, Clerestory Great Room & Split-Bedroom Layout
Most single-story plans in this size range collapse the same way: a great room that swallows the kitchen, two equal bedroom wings that fight for the better view, and a garage that dumps you straight into the dining area.
House Plan Review: 1,464 Sq Ft French Country Ranch with Open Kitchen and Breakfast Room and Walkout Basement Option (Plan 12101JL)
When buyers want a small French Country house (something with arched openings, brick-and-stucco texture, and a hipped roof reading more European than American suburban), they usually expect to compromise on either.
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