With over 1300 ready-to-build designs, there is a good chance that not every Drummond House Plan is perfect for every person. At a recent CHBA (Canadian Home Builders Association) meeting, we had the opportunity to speak with a number of fellow members about Drummond House Plans. CHBA members are trade and industry professionals and as such, tend to be quite candid (aka blunt). We were told that some of the designs were simply not applicable in the Western Canada market. Guilty as charged! I go back to speaking of the inventory of over 1300 ready-to-build designs – we are apt to find some regional differences in architectural styles and tastes.
When looking at a house rendering, one needs to look a little beyond the “lipstick and rouge”. The following models show how changing a roofline can dramatically change the character of a house.
With this in mind, if a plan is “close but not quite”, you can take advantage of our free modification quote service. Change a floorplan, roofline, entryway, add a garage or customize your plan in any way you choose. In changing your plan, you will join the majority of our our clients who want to personalize their home to suit their exact needs. It is your home and you need to love it!
Also, remember that the personality of a house can be changed by using different exterior finishes and details. In Western Canada, houses have more of a tendency to use a blend of natural materials such as timber and stone accents which are typical in Northwest and Craftsman style homes. There is also an increasing use of fibre cement siding and cultured stone. The use of formal brickwork is more of an eastern style. Just remember that our renderings are suggested exterior details. The final finish should be decided upon with your builder.
As always, we welcome your questions and comments!
