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Sited on coveted Hemlock Hill Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, this magnificent home features elegant Colonial architecture.
Think tropical inspired furnishings, natural textures & materials, a generally light colour palette and a ‘well-travelled’ vibe – you’ve got yourself classic British Colonial style. At its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries, the British Empire encompassed a quarter of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, India, the South Pacific and North America. … Continue reading "Decoding British Colonial Style"
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From primitive to traditional to dutch, colonial home style is regal and oh so elegant! I'm sharing some of my favorite colonial homes.
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This 4 or 5-bed, 4 bath Southern Colonial House Plan gives you great views to the back and 2,848 square feet of heated living space. Architectural Designs' primary focus is to make the process of finding and buying house plans more convenient for those interested in constructing new homes - single family and multi-family ones - as well as garages, pool houses and even sheds and backyard offices. Our website offers a vast collection of home designs, encompassing various architectural styles, sizes, and features, which can be customized to meet specific needs and preferences. We curate and add to our design portfolio every day as we work with hundreds of residential building designers and architects to bring you the most diverse and best house plans available. We can modify any house plan you see on our site. Learn more about modifications.
With origins that date back to our country's beginnings, Colonial houses have a restrained yet stately appearance. It's a timeless look.
This 3-bed house plan reels you in with its fresh take on southern Colonial design. The exterior greets you with its trio of gables and a large front covered porch. As you enter the home you are greeted by a 2-story entry. To the right, you will find a formal dining room and on the left, behind French doors, a private study. Move towards the back of the home and you'll find an open concept layout with the family room with fireplace open tot he breakfast room and kitchen. The large kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and a large island. The breakfast nook has access to the rear of the home. All the bedrooms are located upstairs. The master suite includes dual vanities, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower with dual shower heads, an enclosed toilet, and a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a centrally located hall bathroom. The 2-car side load garage accesses the home through a convenient mudroom with a bench and lockers.
From primitive to traditional to dutch, colonial home style is regal and oh so elegant! I'm sharing some of my favorite colonial homes.
Just about a week after our final video tour of our modern cottage, we wanted to share the FIRST video tour of our new home. (If you missed why we chose this house, you can check out this post!). There are several things we’ll be doing before we move in at the end of next […]
Murphy & Co. Design along with John Kraemer and Sons has created this colonial style lakeside home nestled on Wayzata Bay, Minnesota.
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Every room is large and luxurious in this classic Colonial house plan that comes with wonderful extras. Gorgeous coffered ceilings can be found throughout the home, adding a high-end touch. Designed for large family gatherings, the dining room is over-sized and has a cozy fireplace to add the ambiance of firelight to your meals. On a practical note, the home has a friends entrance off to the side, a breakfast patio for outdoor dining and a pocket home office close to the kitchen. Homeowners get an amazing first floor master suite with two giant walk-in closets, one of which functions as a safe room with no windows. Four huge bedroom suites on the second floor are just steps away from the enormous game room with its coffered ceiling and handy half bath. Best of all, the man of the house gets a massive vaulted man cave all to himself over the three car garage.
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The exterior of this 4-bed Southern Colonial house plan has a trio of gables and a large front covered porch. As you enter the home you will be greeted by a stunning 2-story entry. To the right of the entry you will find a formal dining room with a tray ceiling. On the other side of the entry you will find a wonderful office with a built-in credenza. Farther into the home, the great room is warmed by a fireplace that is flanked by built-in bookshelves. The large kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and a large island. A breakfast nook accesses a covered patio off the rear of the home. Upstairs you will find the bedrooms. The massive master suite includes his/her vanities, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, an enclosed toilet, and a walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 has access to its own bathroom while bedrooms 3 and 4 share a jack and jill bathroom. Back on the main floor, the home's 2-car side-load garage accesses the home through a convenient mudroom with a bench and lockers.
Custom builders John Kraemer & Sons built this lakeside coastal-inspired home that oozes luxury, comfort, and elegance. It's a timeless classic!
Specifications Total Living Area: 3515 sq ft Main Living Area: 2189 sq ft Upper Living Area: 1326 sq ft Bonus Area: 441 sq ft Garage Type: Attached Garage Bays: 2 Foundation Types: Basement Crawlspace Exterior Walls: 2x6 House Width: 62'2 House Depth: 76'4 Number of Stories: 2 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1 Max Ridge Height: 36' from Front Door Floor Level Primary Roof Pitch: 9:12 Roof Framing: Stick Porch: 343 sq ft Formal Dining Room: Yes FirePlace: Yes 1st Floor Master: Yes Main Ceiling Height: 10' Upper Ceiling Height: 9' * May require additional drawing time.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 44' Height : 36' Width : 91' 4" Area Bonus: 496 sq/ft height 9' First Floor: 2504 sq/ft height 10' Second Floor: 1531 sq/ft height 9' * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 0:0 Roof Framing : Conventional Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Siding Framing : Wood - 2x6 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Main Floor Master Bedroom Split Bedrooms Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook Kitchen Island Kitchenette Wet Bar Additional Room Features Den Office Study Computer Family Room Keeping Room Hobby Rec Room Game Room Loft Main Floor Laundry Open Floor Plan Storage Area Sunroom Unfinished Future Space Garage Features Side Entry Garage Outdoor Spaces Balcony Covered Front Porch Covered Rear Porch Screened Porch More Wheelchair Adaptable What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set All plans are drawn at ¼” scale or larger and include : Designer’s rendering of front elevations Foundation and dimensioned floor plans Electrical plans Section through house All exterior elevation Selected interior elevations; door and window sizes; fireplace details; stair details; molding details; cabinet details; roof plan and exterior details. Roof Plan and Exterior Details » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set 5 Copy Set: $867.00 5 printed plan sets mailed to you. 8 Copy Set: $943.50 8 printed plan sets mailed to you. Single Set: $765.00 One printed set for bidding purposes only. Not a legal building set for construction. Foundation Basement: $0.00 Ideal for level lot, lower level of home partially or fully underground. Crawlspace: $0.00 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Framing Wood 2x6: $0.00 Wood 2x6 Exterior Walls Additional Options Additional Construction Sets: $46.75 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $85.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Comprehensive Material List: $420.75 A complete list of building supplies needed to construct the infrastructure of your new house, plus an overlay of materials shown directly on your PDF (foundation to rooftop with interior and exterior materials), and a detailed, itemized door and window schedule showing all sizes and types. Please allow 5-7 Business Days for completion. Note, the Comprehensive list is only available with a PDF purchase. The Comprehensive list can be ordered no matter what additional plan options you have selected. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Mirror Reversed Sets: $42.50 A mirror-reversed set is a printed copy of your house, resulting in the same image you would see if you held the drawing up to a mirror. Everything, including the text, is backward in relation to the original design. These kinds of drawing are typically used to reorient an original plan more advantageously on a site, either because the homeowner prefers it that way or because of limitations of the site itself. Note: Mirror reverse sets are only available with a 5 copy or 8 copy set. With a Reproducible, PDF, or CAD set, you can print mirrored copies locally. In addition: 5 Copy set selected, should only allow 4 mirrored sets to be selected. 8 Copy set selected, should only allow 7 mirrored sets to be selected. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
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This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Colonial house plan features 3,280 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are suitable for all lifestyles and are easily viewed and readily available when you begin the process of building your dream home. All our house designs are easy to read, versatile and affordable with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.
Brick and decorative shutters dress up this classic Colonial home plan with a sunroom on the side. The formal living and dining rooms open to each other for easy movement between the rooms. The efficient kitchen has a corner sink with two windows to view the backyard. All the bedrooms are on the second floor along with an over-sized bathroom with soaking tub and shower.
When Bianca Fincham and her family moved to Cornwall, they spent three years renovating a beautiful Georgian house by the sea, and then moved back to London, leaving a heavenly holiday rental behind them.
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Recently designed and built by The Fox Group – one of the finest builders in Utah (previously featured here), this classic Colonial home exudes beauty and elegance. The clients and the…
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