Hi there! I know this plan is a little over the top today but in my search for a floor plan I feel like I’ve seen just about every plan known to man on the internet. I wanted something different today and while I know this house needs a hefty budget…
I know it’s Saturday but I didn’t get a chance with this one yesterday! Today I wanted to share this 4 bedroom home with a rumpus off the kids’ bedrooms. I looked at this plan for a while and thought it was quite good if you like the kids away…
"It was a long time before I learned that Houston is not the name of the guy the astronauts talk to."
Here's a non-fancy 4 bedroom home with study nook and triple car garage which would fit on a reasonably narrow block of land.
Oooo this is a goodie today. A big house, but still a really good plan. I love a u-shaped house… I always imagine a pool and outdoor area fit for a king in all of that enclosed space. I wouldn’t need to change anything in this house. It’s got a formal…
Hi there! It took me ages to find a floor plan this week. I was trying to find something that didn’t have the same old frontage. Here is a plan with a garage on the side of the home (therefore you’d need a bigger block to do this). The front…
Hi there! Thanks for stopping in. Today I found this floor plan via Pinterest, with no link back to original source so I’m not sure where it came from. I like the layout of this plan and thought I would share it here. The front facade would be something I’d…
I think this should be my house! Except for the 5 bathrooms, that wouldn’t be happening. LOL. I’d need to re-jig that part. But I really like how spread out this home is. Of course you’d need big space for this monster, but I could see myself swanning around in…
Hi! Here’s another floor plan for you. This one would suit an acreage block. Click on the image to enlarge it so you can see it better. It’s very different with the bedrooms being in their own ‘wing’ linked to the main house via a gallery. The overall size of…
Well, "smallish" plan. This charming brick house looks pretty similar to a lot of the building stock of the 1920s and I can see why so much was built similarly-whats not to like? I should mention that I got off on this small house kick because I spent 4 days this past weekend in Seaside, Florida. Seaside, as many of you probably know, is the famous new urbanist town designed by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the 1980s in the Florida Panhandle. More recently, the film "the Truman Show" with Jim Carrey was filmed there and you may recognize it from that. The houses in Seaside are small, charming and in a cohesive atmosphere that many people have called 'Disneyesque' or overly-designed but I love. I mean, how can you have TOO MUCH design or thought put into a neighborhood? Lamest arguement ever. Generally the opposite is the problem, as evidenced driving along the highway to Seaside and the other new urbanist communities that have sprung up nearby. I'll be posting more on Seaside shortly when I get my photos organized but I was not disappointed.Getting back to the subject at hand, I don't believe this house is actually all that small but could use some updating to the plan. While one is tempted to make an addition to help create 'more space' -the entire purpose of this exercise (or at least these posts) is to try to think creatively and use what you have; Think outside of the box by staying within it! Better living through smarter planning and less waste is my goal. Clearing out the warren of pantry and small side entry in order to create a larger kitchen would help, as would creating a master suite from the 2 bedrooms on the right of the 2nd floor. Hopefully a bathroom could be added to the attic floor without too much expense, maybe in place of the storage above the master suite below. Of course, I would not be changing the numerous outdoor porches and charming exterior shown in the rendering. Stay tuned for some beautiful photos from Florida!
Hi there! Today on Floor Plan Friday I have this narrow but large 2 storey home with 5 bedrooms, plus a study and 3 living spaces...
Here is a great floor plan that will suit most residential blocks. This home has a 15.8m frontage, and inside is jam packed with everything you need. I have to say, my favourite part is the master suite. Located at the rear of the home, it has a luxurious ensuite, a…
Oooo this is a goodie today. A big house, but still a really good plan. I love a u-shaped house… I always imagine a pool and outdoor area fit for a king in all of that enclosed space. I wouldn’t need to change anything in this house. It’s got a formal…
Here’s a really great family home which would suit a regular block of land (by looking at it you’d need around 20m frontage though). I like the space and layout with the living through the middle. Kids up the back and parents at the front. YES! Here are some other things…
What are the signs you are ready to buy a house? In a recent post, we discussed the cost of building vs. buying a house; and since you are here reading this, you have probably decided that
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Moving into a new house and buying everything you'll need to fill it can be overwhelming, especially if you are soon-to-be-newlyweds like my fiancé and me. Today I'm sharing some of the ways I've been
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It is no easy choice to make between buying a home or building one. Both have their pros and cons, but in the end, which will be the right choice for you? If you’re unsure then maybe this post can shed some light on whether you should build your home or buy your home!
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Hi there! I know this plan is a little over the top today but in my search for a floor plan I feel like I’ve seen just about every plan known to man on the internet. I wanted something different today and while I know this house needs a hefty budget…
Congratulations! Your offer has just been accepted on a new home. But what do you do next? Read the top 10 things to do before moving into your new home.
We love a classic home but personally lean more toward modern finishes. Say hello to our transitional home. I'm excited to share the finishes we chose.
