Direct from the Designers newest energy efficient house plan is a two-story lodge log home. This new mountain house plan features plenty of windows for natural light and warmth, which helps reduce the cost of heating and electricity during the day. You can learn more about building a green home by reading this article featured […]
Jordan Koonts
Bringing a background in marketing and communications along with a passion for creative house plans, Jordan loves keeping readers updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of housing. Jordan especially enjoys finding the industry’s best plans and designers to share them with you. Whether it’s a simple addition to increase your home’s value or a newly designed house plan from the ground up, Jordan’s goal is to help answer the most commonly asked questions for all homeowners.
House Plans: Her Dream Home from Direct from the Designers features House Plans with Great Curb Appeal
This latest issue of Her Dream Home from Direct from the Designers House Plans features great fall decorating ideas & tips that will inspire homeowners to dress up the porch, light up the home’s exterior, carve a pumpkin, roll out the welcome mat, make a homemade pie and showcase the fireplace. Homeowners […]
House Plans: Fabulous Kitchen Floor Plans
With the holiday’s right around the corner it’s the perfect time to think about designing a new kitchen, which is why Direct from the Designers recently updated its collection of best-selling kitchen floor plans. Regardless of the size of the home, all the kitchens in this collection feature perfectly crafted work zones for prepping, cooking, […]
Well-designed garages add appeal and practicality to new house plans
House plans featuring well-designed garages do much more than house your automobile, they add value, practicality, organization and curb appeal to your home. When searching for house plans, it is best to decide ahead of time, whether you want an attached or detached garage, a one-car or multi-car design or a one-story, two-story and three-story floor […]
House Plans featuring Eco-Friendly Kitchens
A recent issue of Dream Green by Direct from the Designers House Plans is all about satisfying home builders craving for creating an eco-friendly kitchen. After all, the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in any home and a key ingredient to any well-designed house plan. It is the place where we create great dishes […]
5 Sizzling Tips for Cooking Outdoors
Sizzling outdoor grilling tips from Designers Direct House Plans is just in time for Labor Day cookouts! While summer may be coming to an end, there is still plenty of good grilling time left in the calendar. So whether you enjoy preparing traditional cookout food like hot dogs and hamburgers or like to be more […]
Selecting the Right House Plan
Since building a home will most likely be one of the biggest projects of your lifetime, it is important that you select the right house plan for your needs, lifestyle and budget. Remember that you’re not just purchasing a home plan for today, but for a growing and exciting future. A key element to finding […]
Five New Innovative House Plans
Designers Direct House Plans just added five new innovative house plans to its extensive collection of over 5,000 unique home designs, including the only collection of ENERGY STAR approved house plan. The designers set out to create flexible floor plans that minimize wasted place and provide future expansion options for rooms like a home […]
New European Green Design Voted “Best Outdoor Living”
Everything about this European house plan is green, especially the way it integrates the indoor and outdoor living spaces. From sustainable materials like stone and stucco to barrel tile roofs to energy-efficient appliances to eco-friendly floors, countertops and decorative millwork – this home is designed to last forever. This breathtaking design is filled with plenty […]
Editor’s Choice “Smart Craftsman House Plan”
This smart Craftsman house plan is ideal for small families, empty nesters and first-time homeowners looking for an efficient and flexible design. Don’t be fooled by the compact footprint of this smart floor plan. It features a generous great room designed for casual living with a large fireplace and open kitchen with an island and […]