Simple Decoration Tips

An guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve When a new house or apartment is made the big furniture is as important as the decorations and the small details, because nothing will look…

Housing blended families

Inspired by Jennifer Larocque's original article Step-families are a part of today's reality. With more and more half-brothers and half-sisters among the millions of children throughout, harmonious…

User friendly kitchen

With its unique ‘Craftsman’ style and the use of stone, imitation cedar and angled columns to enhance the simple lines, the warm and inviting design of Marlowe 2 is hard to resist. This charming…

Black…spectacular

Inspired by Jennifer Larocque's original article In recent years, the trend to decorating with both black and white has not ceased to maintain its popularity and these extremes can create a space…

We do more

Recently, we received an Email from a satisfied couple who wanted to share the before and after pictures of their successful renovation project with us since we do more than just sell stock house…

Home Decor 101

A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve Decoration of a room means you are an artist presented with several surfaces. You have the walls, ceiling and floor as your canvas, where you'll…

Eco-Friendly House Decoration

A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve       The eco-friendly way of life can include many activities that we do every day. With a little effort it will be easy to discover how we can…

White “chic” – white decor

Timelessly elegant, white decor can be refined, pure and subtle to give a feeling of serenity to your decor. White enhances the feeling of space while adding a calming touch of freshness to the…

Home Improvement and upkeep

A guest post from Grace Baily edited by Deb Villeneuve Home Improvement Ideas There are many ways in which one can improve the home where he or she lives but in general there are three things that…

Contemporary style full of surprises

Among the models in Drummond House Plans’ contemporary collection, this stunning split level model that has contemporary style full of surprises which includes a single car garage has been designed…

Add space to your space

Inspired by Jennifer Larocque's original article The bedroom is one of the areas that requires the most storage within the home. If you are among those who are looking for unique ideas to add space…

Popular cottage has become ZEN

  Plan 3714 offers strikingly contemporary styling inspired by plan 2779 the original popular cottage has become ZEN and is enhanced by the symmetry of the windows. The contrast in exterior…

How to Choose a Front Door Color

Traditional Landscape design by New York Landscape Architect Conte & Conte, LLC   Don't let your home blend into the background — even if you're not in the market for changing your exterior…

House Plan of the Week: “European Elegance”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3418, The Raleigh Well balanced spaces, beautiful fenestration and brick façade - all lend to the European charm of this manor-style home. Abundant natural light…

Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring

When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer is that it depends on where…

Design Ideas: 11 Splendid Small Living Rooms

Traditional Dining Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs The thing to remember is that you really don't need much room in a living room. A living…

Vintage Mantels Bring Warmth to a Room

The fireplace was long ago rendered obsolete as a primary home heating source, yet it remains a favorite gathering place. A flickering fire—wood or even gas—is a comfort, and an invitation to relax.…

6 Ways to Rethink Your House and Get the Extra Space You Need

Traditional Home Office design by San Francisco Design-build Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets   So, you've come to the realization that your home is no longer the perfect fit for you or your…

13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year

Modern Family Room design by Seattle Architect David Vandervort Architects Make 2013 the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging…

House Plan of the Week: “Country Cottage With a European Flair”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan #3828, The Quarry 1 In the spirit of the Holiday Season, we are happy to feature one of our most romantic models. Designed with European spirit with the use of…