Sharing the high end house building ideas I didn't do! Grab these brilliant ideas for your new consturction home so you don't have regrets.
Every now and then, we hear about funny architectural fails where lack of taste meets poor aesthetics and greets atrocious execution. Check out our previous features with such examples here, here, and here.
Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.
Berman Horn Studio created this New England connected farmhouse, set fifteen miles from Maine’s mid-coast on the island of Vinalhaven, Maine.
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
Inside a Birmingham, Alabama, Tudor house and garden.
1,578 Heated s.f. 3 Beds 2 Baths 1 Stories This contemporary rustic house plan has a mixed material exterior and is equally suitable for the country or the suburbs. It gives you 3 beds, 2 bathrooms and 1,568 square feet of heated living. French doors open to reveal the great room with 11' ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. Optional faux beams come with the plans. A door on the back wall between the island kitchen and walk-in pantry takes you outside. The master suite is on the right side and has a small vestibule adding privacy. Across the home, two bedrooms share a bath. We can modify any house plan you see on our site. Learn more about modifications .
This local's guide to Chelsea, London neighborhood guide covers everything from the high street to the side streets, the restaurants to the shops.
If you think that using a natural building method, building tiny, or even using shipping containers will help you build on the cheap, you're only half right. Here's what you need to know before you build.
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
For six years, Cleveland, Ohio photographer Brandon P. Davis, 26, has researched old spaces, taking sombre yet breathtakingly beautiful pictures of their interiors, which have long been forgotten by their human inhabitants.
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
1. Mr & Mrs Karsy’s Giant Myriphon From the Byron collection but little more information is given on the photo other than “Musical act” penciled on the back. The unusual contraption depicted was probably the centrepiece of a musical act at Coney Island or at Union Square circa early 1900s. Found on the Museum of…
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It’s photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I’m browsing the internet, and I’m always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let’s start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designed by Paul…
It’s been hectic few weeks since we had our planning permission approved for our renovation project. Initial feelings of excitement turned afterwards to feeling overwhelmed as there is just s…
There are places out there in the world which human beings abandoned long ago, leaving nature to reclaim them in their entirety. They often make for a sight that is both frightening and fascinating. They allow us to glimpse a landscape of the future — when humanity has left or ceased to be. The Instagram user itsabandoned offers many such images that help us to think about the future of our world.
When David Mlinaric was presented with an an ill-served London townhouse, he brought in expert former colleagues and an array of British artisans to reinstate its Georgian character, while transforming it into an elegant family home
Exploring a beautifully-wild public garden tucked away in Central London.
This guide to the prettiest houses in London will help you find the most photogenic homes in the UK capital. From pink houses to other gems, it has it all.
The Sondern-Adler house in Kansas City, Missouri, is an early Usonian design by Frank Lloyd Wright, meant to be lower-cost.
El tamaño un tanto más reducido y su simplicidad definen a los diseños de las cabañas rústicas. Estos atractivos diseños de casas de vacaciones asequibles
Nestled amid the wine-covered foothills of the southern Vosges Mountains in north-eastern France, the charming town of Colmar houses an abundance of
Designer Ariadna Giménez creates AI-generated 'Gaudism' project that explores aspects of Catalan Modernism. Gimenez explains...
Get ideas for items and features to be included in your home build collected and organized by rooms, like specialty outlets and a safe room.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
It's the first time the United States has nominated works of modern architecture
It’s nearly been a year since our home renovation was completed and we’re still working on getting our living room together. One of the things my husband and I can never agree on is the…
With over 120 million hashtags this year and counting London is the most Instagrammed city in the world . This is not news as I have written about that before. But it is not just Big Ben or Tower Bridge that makes you want to take out your phone and get that selfie. It is far more than that. Around every corner there is something spectacular to look at. So I thought I would show you some of my favourite Instagram hotspots that are not your typical hot tourist attractions but rather the reason why London is the most photogenic city in the world.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 88' 3" Height : 33' 6" Width : 73' 3" Area Bonus: 540 sq/ft height 8' First Floor: 2390 sq/ft height 8' Second Floor: 1310 sq/ft height 8' * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 8:12 Roof Framing : Conventional Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Siding/Stone Framing : Wood - 2x4 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Main Floor Master Bedroom Walk In Closet Kitchen Features Kitchenette Wet Bar Additional Room Features Great Room Living Room Main Floor Laundry Unfinished Future Space Outdoor Spaces Covered Front Porch Covered Rear Porch More Jack & Jill Bath Rooms Bathroom 2: 123 sq/ft width 14' 6" x depth 8' 6" Bathroom 3: 46 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 5' 6" Bedroom 2: 199 sq/ft width 14' 3" x depth 14' Bedroom 2 Closet: 16 sq/ft width 7' 3" x depth 2' 3" Bedroom 3: 210 sq/ft width 16' 6" x depth 12' 9" Bedroom 3 Closet: 45 sq/ft width 8' 3" x depth 5' 6" Bonus Room - Finished: 431 sq/ft width 14' 3" x depth 30' 3" Breakfast: 135 sq/ft width 10' x depth 13' 6" Coat Closet: 8 sq/ft width 3' 6" x depth 2' 6" Dining Room: 221 sq/ft width 16' 9" x depth 13' 3" Family Room: 284 sq/ft width 16' 9" x depth 17' Foyer: 91 sq/ft width 7' 6" x depth 12' 3" Garage: 534 sq/ft width 22' 3" x depth 24' Kitchen: 186 sq/ft width 12' x depth 15' 6" Laundry Room: 92 sq/ft width 10' 3" x depth 9' Linen Closet: 8 sq/ft width 4' 3" x depth 2' Master Bathroom: 206 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 24' 3" Master Bedroom: 303 sq/ft width 15' x depth 20' 3" Master Closet: 75 sq/ft width 10' 9" x depth 7' Master Closet Two: 55 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 6' 6" Porch - Front: 31 sq/ft width 7' 6" x depth 4' 3" Porch - Left: 58 sq/ft width 9' x depth 6' 6" Porch - Rear: 157 sq/ft width 24' 3" x depth 6' 6" Powder Room: 35 sq/ft width 5' 9" x depth 6' 3" Study: 192 sq/ft width 13' 6" x depth 14' 3" Wet Bar: 13 sq/ft width 3' x depth 4' 6" What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set All plans are drawn at ¼” scale or larger and include : Foundation Plan: Drawn to 1/4" scale, this page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls and excavated and unexcavated areas. Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements. Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans, drawn to 1/4" scale for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc. as well as the location of electrical outlets and switches. Cross Section: A vertical cutaway view of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing. Interior Elevations: Detailed drawings of kitchen cabinet elevations and other elements as required. » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set 5 Copy Set: $765.00 5 printed plan sets mailed to you. 8 Copy Set: $850.00 8 printed plan sets mailed to you. PDF Set: $1062.50 PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. Reproducible Set: $1062.50 For inexpensive local printing / making minor adjustments by hand. 1 printed set, typically on Bond paper. Single Set: $680.00 One printed set for bidding purposes only. Not a legal building set for construction. Foundation Daylight Basement: $0.00 Ideal for sloping lot, lower level of home partially underground. Crawlspace: $127.50 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Slab: $127.50 Ideal for level lot, single layer concrete poured directly on grade. Framing Wood 2x4: $0.00 Wood 2x4 Exterior Walls Additional Options Additional Construction Sets: $55.25 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. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $170.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. Mirror Reversed Sets: $72.25 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.
Are you looking for cheap alternative housing ideas that won't get you in a ton of debt? Here are a few realistic ideas for you.
Afraid of transitioning your baby from a crib to a big boy bed for risks of falling off? Check out these floor beds to inspire you and eliminate the risks!
They wanted the financial flexibility to travel, adventure, and live off the land So they set off to build a timber-framed tiny house
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
Whether you're renovating an older home or building your dream home from scratch, here's a list of things I wish we included in our home when we built.
What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
In Lake Forest, Illinois, an architect discovers a Frank Lloyd Wright home—and takes on the project of a lifetime.
Being Germany's third-largest city and the capital of Bavaria, the city has a lot to offer. Especially considering all the amazing things to do in Munich - 11 Best Things To Do In Munich, Germany - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Germany, Munich - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
This off grid cabin is a beautiful example of a solar-powered tiny house built on a small budget, and it has no mortgage or utility bills!
The last month at our house has been like a carnival from 1923. Full of delight and whimsy and shiny things. All revealed to be crap, in the light of day. I love crap. So much. It’s my favorite thing. I have run the idea-carousel day and night. The bearded lady is surprisingly into brass. […]
When I say "ultimate decks" I'm not strictly referring to outdoor living spaces with grandiose decks. I mean any deck that suits your needs!
Amber Lewis's new (shoppable!) holiday editorial features a free garland idea, three ways.
