Best-Selling House Plans, Updated & Revised 5th Edition E-Book

Design America Inc.

• Herausgeber: Creative Homeowner
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

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Beschreibung

Best-Selling House Plans, 5th Edition offers readers the latest and greatest house plans available on the market! Featuring more than 240 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America, virtually every home style is offered, from farmhouses and country cottages to contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation homes, and regional specialties. Hundreds of gorgeous, high-quality photographs allow readers to experience homes that have been built from the featured designs, plus stunning interior images. Completely updated and revised, this edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on the top architectural styles of today, home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.

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BEST

-

SELLING

HOUSE PLANS

UPDATED & REVISED

5TH EDITION

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Note: The homes as shown in the photographs and renderings in

this book may differ from the actual blueprints. When studying the

house of your choice, please check the floor plans carefully. All plans

appearing in this publication are protected under copyright law.

Reproduction of the illustrations or working drawings by any means

is strictly prohibited. The right of building only one structure from the

plans purchased is licensed exclusively to the buyer and the plans may

not be resold unless by express written authorization.

The main home on the cover is Plan #F13-091D-0509 on page 23;

Bottom, left to right: Plan #F13-091D-0534 on page 101 and Plan

#F13-011D-0684 on page 38.

What’s The Right Plan For You?

4

10 Steps To Building Your Dream Home

5-6

Best-Selling House Plans Introduction

7

Best-Selling House Plans

8-39

The Wow Factor: The “It” Features Home Buyers Want

40-47

Best-Selling House Plans

48-81

Creating Curb Appeal:

Making Your Home Stand-Out From The Crowd

82-87

Best-Selling House Plans

88-159

Looking Inside Today’s Best Smart Homes

160-167

Best-Selling House Plans

168-182

Home Plans Index

183

Why Buy Stock Plans?

184-185

How Can I Find Out If I Can Afford To Build A Home?

186

What Kind Of Plan Package Do I Need?

187

Our Plan Packages Include...

188

Do You Want To Make Changes To Your Plan?

189

Helpful Building Aids

190

Before You Order

191

Home Plan Order Form

192

CONTENTS

Top to bottom: Plan #F13-101D-0056 on page 123, Warren Diggles Photography; Plan #F13-011D-0013 on

page 19; Plan #F13-051D-0970, on page 104; Plan #F13-123D-0056 on page 26; Plan #F13-011D-0347

on page 155; Plan #F13-026D-1876 on page 17.

Choosing a house design is exciting,

but can be a difficult task. Many fac

-

tors play a role in what home plan is

best for you and your family. To help

you get started, we have pinpointed

some of the major factors to consid

-

er when searching for your dream

home. Take the time to evaluate your

family’s needs and you will have an

easier time sorting through all of the

house designs offered in this book.

BUDGET

is the first thing to consid

-

er. Many items take part in this bud-

get, from ordering the blueprints to

the last doorknob purchased. When

you find the perfect house plan, visit

houseplansandmore.com and get a

cost-to-build estimate to ensure that

the finished home will be within your

cost range. A cost-to-build report is a de-

tailed summary that gives you the total

cost to build a specific home in the zip

code where you’re wanting to build. It is

interactive allowing you to adjust labor

and material costs, and it’s created on

getting started

what’s the right

for you?

PLAN

demand when ordered so all pricing is

up-to-date. This valuable tool will help

you know how much your dream home

will cost before you buy plans (see page

186 for more information).

FAMILY LIFESTYLE

After your

budget is deciphered, you need to assess

you and your family’s lifestyle needs. Think

about the stage of life you are in now, and

what stages you will be going through in

the future. Ask yourself questions to figure

out how much room you need now and if

you will need room for expansion. Are you

married? Do you have children? How many

children do you plan on having? Are you

an empty-nester? How long do you plan

to live in this home?

Incorporate into your planning any fre-

quent guests you may have, including

elderly parents, grandchildren or adult

children who may live with you.

Does your family entertain a lot? If so,

think about the rooms you will need to

do so. Will you need both formal and

informal spaces? Do you need a gourmet

kitchen? Do you need a game room and/

or a wet bar?

FLOOR PLAN LAYOUTS

When

looking through these home plans,

imagine yourself walking through the

house. Consider the flow from the entry

to the living, sleeping and gathering ar-

eas. Does the layout ensure privacy for

the master bedroom? Does the garage

enter near the kitchen for easy unload-

ing? Does the placement of the windows

provide enough privacy from any neigh-

boring properties? Do you plan on using

furniture you already have? Will this furni-

ture fit in the appropriate rooms? When

you find a plan you want to purchase, be

sure to picture yourself actually living in

it.

EXTERIOR SPACES

With many

different home styles throughout rang-

ing from Traditional to Contemporary,

flip through these pages and find which

best-selling home design appeals to you

the most and think about the neighbor-

hood in which you plan to build. Also,

think about how the house will fit on your

site. Picture the landscaping you want to

add to the lot. Using your imagination is

key when choosing a home plan.

Choosing a house design can be an

intimidating experience. Asking yourself

these questions before you get started

on the search will help you through the

process. With our large selection of sizes

and styles, we are certain you will find your

dream home in this book.

MAKE A LIST!

Experts in the field suggest that

the best way to determine your

needs is to begin by listing

everything you like or dislike

about your current home.

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BUILDING

steps to

your dream home

1

talk to a lender

If you plan to obtain a loan in order to build

your new home, then it’s best to find out

first how much you can get approved for

before selecting a home design. Know-

ing the financial information before you

start looking for land or a home will keep

you from selecting something out of your

budget and turning a great experience

into a major disappointment. Financing

the home you plan to build is somewhat

different than financing the purchase of

an existing house. You’re going to need

thousands of dollars for land, labor, and

materials. Chances are, you’re going to

have to borrow most of it. Therefore,

you will probably need to obtain a con-

struction loan. This is a short-term loan

to pay for building your house. When

the house is completed, the loan is paid

off in full, usually out of the proceeds

from your long-term mortgage loan.

2

determine needs

Selecting the right home plan for your

needs and lifestyle requires a lot of

thought. Your new home is an invest-

ment, so you should consider not only

your current needs, but also your future

requirements. Versatility and the

poten-

tial for converting certain areas to other

uses could be an important factor later

on. So, although a home office may seem

unnecessary now, in years to come, the

idea may seem ideal. Home plans that

include flex spaces or bonus rooms can

really adapt to your needs in the future.

3

choose a home site

The site for your new home will have a

definite impact on the design you select.

It’s a good idea to select a home that will

complement your site. This will save you

time and money when building. Or, you

can then modify a design to specifically

accommodate your site. However, it will

most likely make your home construc-

tion more costly than selecting a home

plan suited for your lot right from the

start. For example, if your land slopes,

a walk-out basement works perfectly. If

it’s wooded, or has a lake in the back, an

atrium ranch home is a perfect style to

take advantage of surrounding backyard

views.

SOME IMPORTANT CRITERIA TO

CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A SITE:

l

Improvements will need to be made

including utilities, sidewalks and

driveways

l

Convenience of the lot to work,

school, shops, etc.

l

Zoning requirements and property

tax amounts

l

Soil conditions at your future site

l

Make sure the person or firm

that sells you the land owns it free

and clear

4

select a home design

The top-selling home plans found on

houseplansandmore.com are featured

in this book. With over 20,000 home

plans from the best architects and de-

signers across the country, this book

includes the best variety of styles and

sizes to suit the needs and tastes of a

broad spectrum of homeowners.

5

get the cost to build

If you feel you have found “the” home,

then before taking the step of purchas-

ing house plans, order an estimated

cost-to-build report for the exact zip code

where you plan to build. Requesting this

custom cost report created specifical

-

ly for you will help educate you on all

costs associated with building your new

home. Simply order this report and gain

knowledge of the material and labor

cost associated with the home you love.

Not only does the report allow you to

choose the quality of the materials, you

can also select options in every aspect

of the project from lot condition to con-

tractor fees. This report will allow you to

successfully manage your construction

budget in all areas, clearly see where

the majority of the costs lie, and save

you money from start to finish.

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5

A COST-TO-BUILD REPORT WILL

DETERMINE THE OVERALL COST OF

YOUR NEW HOME INCLUDING THESE

5 MAJOR EXPENSE CATEGORIES:

l

Land

l

Foundation

l

Materials

l

General Contractor’s fee - Some

rules-of-thumb that you may

find useful are: (a) the total

labor cost will generally run a

little higher than your total

material cost, but it’s not

unusual for a builder or

general contractor to charge

15-20% of the combined

cost for managing the overall

project.

l

Site improvements - don’t

forget to add in the cost of

your site improvements such

as utilities, driveway,

sidewalks, landscaping, etc.

6

hire a contractor

If you’re inexperienced in con-

struction, you’ll probably want to

hire a general contractor to man-

age the project. If you do not know

a reputable general contractor,

begin your search by contacting

your local Home Builders Associa-

tion to get references. Many states

require building contractors to be

licensed. If this is the case in your

state, its licensing board is anoth-

er referral source. Finding a reputable,

quality-minded contractor is a key factor

in ensuring that your new home is well

constructed and is finished on time and

within budget. It can be a smart decision

to discuss the plan you like with your

builder prior to ordering plans. They can

guide you into choosing the right type of

plan package option especially if you in-

tend on doing some customizing to the

design.

7

customizing

Sometimes your general contractor may

want to be the one who makes the mod-

ifications you want to the home you’ve

selected. But, sometimes they want to

receive the plans ready to build. That

is why we offer home plan modifica-

tion services. Please see page 189 for

specific information on the custom-

izing process and how to get a free

quote on the changes you want to make

to a home before you buy the plans.

8

order plans

If you’ve found the home and are ready

to order blueprints, we recommend or-

dering the PDF file format, which offers

the most flexibility. A PDF file format will

be emailed to you when you order, and

it includes a copyright release from the

designer, meaning you have the legal

right to make changes to the plan if nec-

essary as well as print out as many cop-

ies of the plan as you need for building

the home one-time. You will be happy to

have your blueprints saved electronically

so they can easily be shared with your

contractor, subcontractors, lender and

local building officials. We do, howev-

er, offer several different types of plan

package depending on your needs, so

please refer to page 187 for all plan op-

tions available and choose the best one

for your particular situation.

Another

helpful

component

in

the

building process that is available for

many of the house plans in this

book is a material list. A material

list includes not only a detailed list

of materials, but it also indicates

where various cuts of lumber and

other building components are to

be used. This will save your gen-

eral contractor significant time

and money since they won’t have

to create this list before building

begins. Visit houseplansandmore.

com to see if a material list is

available for a home in this book.

9

order materials

You can order materials yourself,

or have your contractor do it. Nev-

ertheless, in order to thorough-

ly enjoy your new home you will

want to personally select many of

the materials that go into its con-

struction. Today, home improve-

ment stores offer a wide variety of

quality building products. Only you

can decide what specific types of

windows, cabinets, bath fixtures,

etc. will make your new home

yours. Spend time early on in the

construction process looking at the ma-

terials and products available.

10

move in

With careful planning and organization,

your new home will be built on schedule

and ready for your move-in date. Be sure

to have all of your important documents

in place for the closing of your new home

and then you’ll be ready to move in and

start living your dream.

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Browse the pages of Best-Selling House Plans and discover 240 home designs offered in a wide variety of sizes and styles to

suit many individuals. From laid-back Craftsman and Country styles, to sleek Modern and classic Traditional, there is a home

design here for everyone, and with all of the amenities and features homeowners are looking for in a new home design today.

Start your search right now for the perfect home!

Top, left: Plan #F13-141D-0061 on page 20; top, right: Plan #F13-056D-0100 on page 16;

bottom, left: Plan #F13-051D-0964 on page 65; bottom, right: Plan #F13-101D-0149, on page 27.

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Features

•

Every so often a home comes around that truly distinguishes itself from the rest,

and this is the one

•

Step into the warm and inviting foyer and find a functional pocket office to the left

•

The formal dining room connects to the kitchen via a stylish butler’s pantry

•

The vaulted and open kitchen enjoys a huge island

that anchors the space and adds casual

dining space that overlooks

the great room’s fireplace

•

A sunny breakfast nook

enjoys access to the screen

porch, which has backyard

views and an outdoor

fireplace

•

All of the bedrooms can be

found on the second floor

along with an open loft area,

and a laundry room

•

2-car front entry garage

Dimensions:

51' W x 59' D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

3,879

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

3

2

Exterior Walls:

2" x 6"

Foundation:

Crawl space standard;

slab, basement, daylight basement

or walk-out basement for an addi-

tional fee

See index for more information

Plan #F13-091D-0535

Images provided by designer/architect

First Floor

1,717 sq. ft.

Second Floor

2,162 sq. ft.

© Copyright by

designer/architect

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First Floor

2,700 sq. ft.

Optional

Lower Level

1,991 sq. ft.

Features

•

Slightly leaning a bit more toward

Modern than Modern Farmhouse,

this home does feature the color

scheme and details for those who

love Modern Farmhouse plans

•

The remarkable great room has a

towering fireplace, a beamed ceiling

and is completely open to the

kitchen and dining area

•

The luxury master bedroom has

covered deck access, a bathroom

that feels like a sanctuary, and a

dressing room-sized walk-in closet

•

The mud room is uncommon in size

with tons of storage and cubbies

•

The optional lower level has an

additional 1,991 square feet of

living area and has a rec room with

a wet bar, a home theater, two

bedrooms, two baths, and a half

bath

•

3-car front entry garage

© Copyright by

designer/architect

Images provided by designer/architect

Dimensions:

72' W x 82'6" D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

2,700

Bonus Sq. Ft.:

1,991

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

2

2

Exterior Walls:

2" x 6"

Foundation:

Walk-out basement

See index for more information

Plan #F13-101D-0142

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Dimensions:

106' W x 110' D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

4,575

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

4

2

Foundation:

Daylight basement

standard; slab or basement for an

additional fee

See index for more information

Plan #F13-155D-0111

Images provided by designer/architect

Features

•

This one-story luxury home has

a Craftsman style exterior that’s

both rustic and refined

•

The kitchen enjoys two islands with

one designated for casual dining

•

The beautiful beamed ceiling and

fireplace add a cozy feel to the

great room

•

The enormous laundry/hobby

room will be a great place to keep

everything organized

•

A fun game room can be found on

the lower level along with bedroom

4, a full bath, and an unfinished

basement area

•

3-car front entry garage

Lower Level

836 sq. ft.

First Floor

3,739 sq. ft.

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Dimensions:

57'4" W x 69' D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

2,070

Bonus Sq. Ft.:

332

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2

2

Foundation:

Crawl space or slab

standard; basement or daylight

basement for an additional fee

See index for more information

Plan #F13-055D-0988

First Floor

2,070 sq. ft.

Optional

Second Floor

332 sq. ft.

© Copyright by

designer/architect

Images provided by

designer/architect

Dimensions:

26' W x 26' D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

686

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Exterior Walls:

2" x 6"

Foundation:

Monolithic slab

standard; crawl space or floating

slab for an additional fee

See index for more information

Plan #F13-032D-0813

© Copyright by designer/architect

Images provided by designer/architect

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Dimensions:

30' W x 21' D

Heated Sq. Ft.:

924

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

2

Exterior Walls:

2" x 6"

Foundation:

Floating slab standard;

crawl space or monolithic slab for

an additional fee

See index for more information

Plan #F13-032D-0809

© Copyright by

designer/architect

First Floor