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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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See Our Best Sellers of 2025

The year is almost over and it's a great time to look back on some of our customers' favorite house plans! We saw people drawn to a wide range of designs in 2025, including homes large and small, old and new. Just look at the plans featured here—a couple of them have been top sellers before, but the other two were added recently and already gained enough following to earn them spots on this list. You may find inspiration among these popular homes, but if not, don't worry—we have plenty more where they came from and a team of specialists who can help you find your own dream home to build in 2026!

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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 ...

House Plans on a Budget: How to Build Your
Dream Home Affordably

Building your own home is not a luxury reserved for those with deep pockets. The truth is, it’s more attainable than you might think! With the right house plan and a realistic approach, you can create a space tailored to your lifestyle without breaking the bank. At Direct From The Designers, we offer hundreds of affordable house plans designed to maximize style, comfort, and efficiency ...

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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!