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Tall columns and stacked porches give this Southern house plan great curb appeal. Arched dormers and window shutters give the home a balanced facade. The living room and kitchen are open to each other and the formal dining room is located separately off the foyer. The beautiful kitchen comes with a side porch, walk-in pantry, a big island and a window by the sink that overlooks the back porch. A second side porch on the left side of the home brings you into the laundry room and has a door to…

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Step inside this luxury Craftsman house plan and you'll be blown away by the front-to-back views. Exposed timbers add a sense of drama to the vaulted ceilings. The vaulted great room features a fireplace and built-ins. The rear Nanawall can be folded open bringing an even greater sense of space connecting you to the outdoor living room. The kitchen features a large island with seating plus a breakfast bar. The nook is light-filled and has direct access to the covered outdoor living room. The…

Enjoy luxuriuos living with this Tuscan treasure with two rotundas. The larger of the two is in the main foyer where a circular stair greets you and your guests and a second one directs traffic flow between the raised study, formal living room, and master suite. Both have overlooks from above adding to drama. The family room has 2-story ceilings and a fireplace. Angled walls lead you to the oval gallery and to the cafe. The kitchen has views into this space across the 42"-high bar. Take your…

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You'll find an airy and light two-story foyer with the central dormer bringing natural light into the home. 10' ceilings on the first floor and 9' on ceilings on the second floor create a welcome feel. The spacious kitchen comes with an with opening into great room. A convenient elevator accessable to all floors. The library can be a study and is located off the front entry. The front porch spans the full width of the home. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and two baths. Bedroom #3…

This is a charming, rustic mountain home plan with a country front porch and a detached garage with storage. The breezeway gives you flexibility in placing this on your site. On the side and rear you will find a deck and screened porch with a fireplace to help you enjoy the views. The interior showcases an "open, but separate" floor plan that provides lots of light and allows for great views. The vaulted family room has built-ins and a fireplace and it opens to the rear deck and the kitchen…

This attractive Craftsman home plan features exposed beams, shingles, stone and siding on the exterior as well as a covered front porch. A small eyebrow dormer adds a touch of class and is there for curb appeal only. From the foyer you'll enjoy views across the vaulted family room to the back terrace. A fireplace is flanked by built-ins. The kitchen is open to the family room and the dining room and has an island with casual seating a work space. Entertain outdoors on the expansive covered…

Enjoy the tranquil outdoors from the wraparound porch on this modern farmhouse plan. Free from partitions, the shared living spaces are open to one another with multiple access points to the rear screened porch and deck, and a warm fireplace. A study (or guest bedroom), home office, and master suite complete the main level. The master bathroom conveniently connects to the laundry room, and a sizable mudroom provides a drop zone when entering from the double garage. Two family bedrooms are…

Stately and elegant, this European house plan has a commanding presence and a gorgeous roof line. The open floor plan inside gives you sweeping views from room to room. The great room was designed with easy entertaining in mind and has a wet bar behind folding doors and a built-in entertainment center for your TV viewing. In the kitchen you have both a peninsula eating bar and a big island that gives you extra storage space. The high-end master suite is appointed with a tray ceiling, sitting…