No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.

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No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.

The mixed-material exterior of this New American house plan - clad in stone, clapboard, and board and batten siding - features a smart interior with all of the modern must-haves. The main level is nearly all open to one another, except for a powder bath and home office overlooking the back. A covered, rear porch - accessible from the 2-story family room - extends the living space to the outdoors. The kitchen boasts a massive island with seating for up to four and a roomy walk-in pantry. Upstairs, discover the master suite on the right with pocket doors accessing the 4-fixture bath and walk-in closet with direct laundry access. Two additional bedroom share a bath and a den overlooking the front completes the floor. There is a workbench lining the back wall of the 2-car garage with pull-down stairs accessing the storage space above. Related Plan: Get a similar plan with house plan 22570DR.

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This 1985 square foot New American house plan has a combination of clapboard and board and batten siding. A functioning shed dormer sits above the front porch with room for a couple of rocking chairs. Inside, the home plan has 3 bedrooms - all on the second floor - and a main floor flex room that could be used as a den or home office or as a fourth bedroom. An open concept layout has the living room in front open to the dining room and kitchen in back.

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This New American house plan has an attractive mixed material exterior and gives you 3 beds - all upstairs - 2.5 baths and 2,373 square feet of heated living. A den located off the foyer can serve as a great work-from-home space. The back of the home is open concept and delivers a living rom with decorative beams and a fireplace open to the dining room with tray ceiling and a kitchen with island that seats four and a back wall that can open to the covered patio facilitating pass-through dining. A mud room serves as a transition zone between the home and the garage.

We took classic farmhouse style and blending in modern elements to create this beautiful 3-bed New American house plan. The exterior blends natural wood elements with the classic board and batten siding and a lot of glass to finish off the unique look. Step inside and marvel at the entryway with exposed wood beams overhead. Just off the entryway, you'll find the living room and dining room. The living room is warmed by a fireplace and also lies under exposed wood beams.  Towards the rear of the main floor, the kitchen and great room share a soaring 2-story ceiling. The great room is warmed by a fireplace that is flanked by built-in bookshelves. The kitchen includes a large kitchen island and a walk-in pantry. Also on the main floor, is an amazing wine room. The bedrooms all reside on the second floor. The master suite includes his/her vanities, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a jack and jill bath and each has its own walk-in closet. Back on the main floor, the oversized 2-car garage includes a large storage area with an overhead door that leads to the rear covered patio. The garage accesses the home through a convenient mudroom that includes a bench and lockers as well as a coat closet.

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FOREST HEIGHTS 3 Based on the same layout at Forest Heights 2, we opted for a bit of a less traditional take on the modern farmhouse style. Bringing in a beautiful blue colour, steeper roof pitches and a bit of a French Alps vibe, all while ensuring that this style will read as a […]

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If you are building a new house, you may be wondering which stone is right for your exterior. Choosing stone for a new house is all about the undertones.

The texture-rich exterior of this New American house plan, clad in a variety of earth-tone materials, features a smart interior with all of the modern must-haves. The main level is nearly all open to one another, except for a powder bath and mudroom with pocket doors to hide any clutter. A covered, rear porch extends the living space to the outdoors, complete with a grilling station. The centered fireplace in the family room helps to define the space, and the adjoining kitchen boasts a massive island. The walk-in pantry and wine cellar provides ample storage space when entertaining. Upstairs, discover the master suite, nestled behind the laundry room. A pocket door reveals the 4-fixture bath, and a walk-in closet offers plenty of space for your wardrobe. Three additional bedrooms on the second level share a 5-fixture bath with a soaking tub.  Related Plans: Get an alternate modern farmhouse plan with 22548DR and 22626DR.