European Charm “There was a handful of clay in the bank of a river. It was only common clay, coarse and heavy; but it had high thoughts of its own value, and wonderful dreams of the great place which it was to fill in the world when the time came for its virtues to be […]
Leaving Mayhem Aside- the Farrington
You can build a low country or farm home anywhere- the suburbs or closer into the city. The wildlife noises will be different, of course- squirrel chatter versus an occasional squeal of the tires. Once inside, however, you can put your feet up and relax, forgetting the outside mayhem. This home by Frank Snodgrass of […]
A Wide-Eyed Craftsman
Windows on any house draw the eyes upward and pique the curiosity of the onlooker- what lies within? This house plan, Orchard 3967 by Frank Snodgrass of Living Concepts, has windows that beckon you to peer inside. The craftsman style home has three stories and almost 4000 square feet with six bedrooms and 5 full […]
English Country Dreaming
“Charm is a product of the unexpected.” – Jose Marti Unexpected charm is certainly found in this lovely English Country style home. Yorkgate (D-3217), a 3,462 square foot 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms by Frank Snodgrass of Living Concepts Home Plans will surprise and delight you. With its squared off […]
Low Country Perfection
Low-Country Perfection “..And the meadows gleam neatly, as though brushed, by a comb, and the night bird sings sweetly – There’s no place like home.” – Glen Campbell Welcome. There is no place like home and I’m eager to show you around. My lovely shell and strong bones offer you 3,338 square feet, 4 bedrooms and […]
Leaving the Old Behind or No Fruitcake Here- the Ashford Plan
You know what a tradition is- like eating that yummy fruitcake your grandmother always made during the holidays (grimace here) or having the whole family dress alike for group photos (grin here). Perhaps some traditions are better left behind-that way, you may begin new ones. Planning for a new house is definitely an adventure, and […]
Barbarossa, a Craftsman Home
Barbarossa, a Craftsman Home No, not Barbarella, a movie with Jane Fonda, but Barbarossa, a beautiful house plan by Living Concepts that has 2,764 heated square feet, three bedrooms, four full bathrooms and room for some serious recreation. An aside- the name Barbarossa actually means “surrounded by palms.” (For history buffs, it was also the […]
Simple Elegance – Yours
“Elegance doesn’t mean being noticed; it means being remembered.” – Giorgio Armani Elegant simplicity. Understated elegance. Whatever you think of a traditional, colonial home, you must add these words. Gorgeous. Elegant. Timeless. This classic traditional home style, Baldwin D-3362, https://www.lchouseplans.com/product/baldwin/ brings you 3,362 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths of warmth and class with […]
Cottage Cozy with Space
“Cinderella never asked for a prince. She asked for a night off and a dress.” – Author Kiera Cass I think if Cinderella got that night off, she’d like to spend it at home, here, in this charming cottage style home (Cobblestone C-2685) https://www.lchouseplans.com/product/cobblestone/ with 2,685 square feet of comfort. With 4 bedrooms, and 2 […]
A Place to Escape
Have you ever been driving/riding in the mountains (Blue Ridge, Adirondacks) and craned your neck to look closer at a house as you meander along winding roads? I have, neck nearly rotating around, while we searched for the perfect apple orchard with donuts and cider on a crisp October afternoon. This cottage style home, Norfolk […]
Embracing the Mountains with the Perfect Home
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity” ― John Muir, Our National Parks Wildness is a necessity, isn’t it? Especially after weeks of 9 to 5 and continued sequestration. Escaping to this European home by Living Concepts Home Plans, when […]
By popular demand – See our new Portsmouth “E” house plan!
Our most popular house plan, the Portsmouth “B”, is now available with a crawlspace rather than a basement, and a 2nd floor that has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, & a Loft area. Click Here to view the Portsmouth “E” […]
Curb Appeal
Curb appeal, the first impression, whether you are a home owner, builder, real estate developer or sales agent there is nothing as important as the initial impact of what a potential buyer sees. When you ride thru neighborhoods across the country you can often see people slow down or maybe even stop in front of […]
Green Design
How “Green” do you want to be? This is a question I always ask a client when he or she says they want to design and build a “Green” home. I often have clients that want to design a “Leed” certified home. A Leed home is a “Green” home on steroids and can go from […]