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Log Home Designs

Check out this overview of a number of our lovely log house plans that customers seek out for their rustic dream home ambitions. We have the perfect designs for individual getaways, families, and large lodges.

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VOLUME 278 // 02-13-26

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A Striking Modern Ranch with Two Bedrooms Plus a Walkout Basement with More Finishable Space

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Make the Most of Your Sloping Lot

Rather than fighting topography, it's a great idea to embrace it! Our collection of sloping lot house plans offers a wide range of homes to fit every need and budget, and they are designed to work with an uneven grade to minimize land prep costs and maximize connection with your environment. These homes look beautifully integrated with the landscape and offer some amazing view-capturing potential, too!

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Fresh House Designs to Inspire Your 2026 Build

As we move into 2026, home design continues to evolve beyond simple aesthetics. Today’s most sought-after house plans focus on how people truly live—balancing open layouts with privacy, indoor comfort with outdoor connection, and timeless curb appeal with modern efficiency. At Direct From The Designers, we’re seeing growing interest in homes that feel intentional, adaptable, and built for ...

Top 5 Most Requested House Plan Modifications of 2025

Today’s homebuyers want more than a pre-designed blueprint—they want homes that fit their lifestyles. At Direct From The Designers, our design team and House Plan Advisors have noticed a clear trend in 2025: more homeowners are choosing to customize stock house plans to add space, flexibility, and personality. We offer this service to ensure you love the home you build, of ...

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Step-By-Step Building Guide

Direct From The Designers™ understands how exciting it is to build a new home! In an effort to make the process easier, we have put together this step-by-step home building guide to help you understand the different building phases and how it all comes together.

Reasons to Love Solar-Powered Skylights

Skylights can completely change the feel of a room by adding natural light from above, just as nature intended. The effect is stunning in living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and bonuses alike, but did you know that the appeal goes beyond harnessing sunlight? Operational skylights up the game by airing out your house, contributing to better air quality and a healthier home environment. If this piques your interest, here’s why solar-powered skylights would make an awesome addition to your build!