I love the tudor style peaks in this plan, the high pitched roof and the use of brick. The dormers are a nice touch with windows that open out (would remind me of a Maine cottage we stayed at) – absolutely a delight! On the right side of the house is the garage – I love that you enter from the side vs. looking straight at garage doors. Nothing wrong with garage doors, but if I had my choice… this would be a preference.
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Kadair E House Plan by C3 Studio!
This home has such nice lines and exudes elegance. This isn’t a large home, but it’s feels like it is. I love the details that make it appear as if it was built long ago. I happen to adore a porch without spindles. It’s not always possible if you’re several steps up – but this is a great height for no railings! Take a peek below at the Kadair E plan, with links to C3’s website and social media.
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Who doesn’t love an Idea House? We went to one years ago and had the best time ever. This plan is built by Lake and Land Studio as the 2023 Southern Living Idea House in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. (Yes! You can visit this house and see the real deal!) – It’s so helpful to see the interior images – they’re stunning! So if you haven’t seen this issue, it’s a treat – run out and pick one up now!
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House plans are a favorite for many of you who visit this site. For the serious lookers – those of you planning to build in the near future, to the dreamers who think about moving, building, and what type of house plan would best suit them. Considerable time should be spent finding just the right plan for you, you’ll know when you find it, and if one is close, check with the architect/designer, most will make changes that can work for you. I know good house plans when I see them. This, of course, is a good one! I love the steep roof, the front porch, the scale of this home is nice – just wait until you “step inside”, it feels much larger than it’s square footage!
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Pretty amazing, isn’t it? Believe it or not this is a smaller plan (not tiny, but not massive) that is designed to be open and spacious, making it feel like a much larger house. This is a one floor plan with a few cool bonuses… This would be the lakeside view – stunning, right? The front is very nice, but this is where I would be most of the time.
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Most of us need to drink more water. Quite a bit more water. Not Coke, tea or coffee, but water. I have to say, I love my coffee, so sometimes go lacking on the actual drinking water part of my day. But I found a way to stay hydrated, that keeps me drinking because I want to – and because it tastes so good… and it couldn’t be easier!
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I have often dreamt of living in an A-Frame house plan. Growing up we had a few in our small town. They always fascinated me. It’s sleek and modern – Just wait until you see the indoor images! What you feel like you might lose in hangable art space you GAIN in the beauty of the outdoors filling your space with natural light, and the scene unfolding around you. It feels peaceful, like the best getaway one could think of. This A-Frame is probably one of the nicest I’ve seen.
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What a fabulous plan, right? Wait until you see real life images – whoa! This house has oodles of charm. I’m using the architect’s image because it so truly shows how gorgeous this plan can be (garage is a separate plan). The deep porches, the French doors and transoms make this home feel as if it’s been here for a long time!
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Meet the Sugarberry Cottage plan. This cottage plan exudes so much charm – First off, the porches will captivate you. It’s the perfect place to spend time, and if you notice, there is a wrap around porch to the left of the door. There is also a screened porch or sunroom on the right side of this plan. For me, I think between the porch and the sunroom/screened porch, this is where I would be a good bit of my day! This was the perfect plan for this established neighborhood. The interior is just as delightful as the exterior.
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Charm, right? Pizazz! Love the door and the warm lighting (essential to me!). A welcoming porch to sit with your neighbors and catch up, read a book, or enjoy your coffee in peace. These architects create some fabulous Lowcountry plans, perfect for this area, or really anywhere. These plans fit nicely in an established neighborhood.
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We recently took a little trip to the mountains. The weather was spectacular, the mountains gorgeous – the Great Smoky Mountain National Park – is a stunning array of mountains, trails, peaks and valleys. These mountains are called the Smokies because of the morning fog that seems to always be there – which is stunning to watch. While we were there, amidst fresh air, the cleanest water ever, solitude, and beauty galore, we could not help but think how nice it would be to live there. To find a piece of property with a view and build a home that would fit into the landscape and not stand out. Prim Haus immediately came to mind – I think I found the perfect plan…
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Storing Cilantro in the refrigerator is no big deal, but if you want it to last – it becomes a deal. I love to use Cilantro in a marinade for grilled chicken (which is even tasty cold the next day!) – but I also love it in a brown rice bowl with homemade guacamole, black beans, homemade pico, a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of pepper jack cheese. It’s also good in your breakfast wrap (corn tortilla, cooked egg, pepper jack, a spoonful of leftover black beans and a sprinkle of cilantro). #whoanellie!
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Looking for a contemporary house plan? This plan checks the blocks for a having great features without being overly large. This is the back view of the house – pretty spectacular covered porch, isn’t it? There is a lot of living to be done with this much square footage outdoors where you can forest bathe to your heart’s content!
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The Meadow House plan is a clean and modern plan with great living spaces. This particular plan would look fabulous with a mix of interior design styles – really, the sky is the limit with this plan. I love the separated spaces, allowing guests to reside on one side, owners on the other, where they can come together and cook, chat, and live. This is a spectacular plan both inside and out, front and back. I love the layout. The Meadow is three sections with two glass hallways connecting them together. The halls are reminiscent of a dog trot plan, but are enclosed, which is nice. This is the back view – on the left is the master suite, on the right are the guest suites and connecting them is the living space (kitchen/living). Can you imagine this plan situated on a picturesque lot? It would be absolutely breathtaking!
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I was walking through the house the other day and the sun was hitting my Christmas cactus (which is blooming, yet again, in April!) – and it highlighted one of our favorite scents. The scent of this particular diffuser is clean, refreshing and fragrant. I’m sensitive to strong scents (including the jasmine outside which is so strong right now), but this is nice. Note, I don’t put all the reeds in the container – then any scent is too much for me. It’s absolutely lovely!
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