How to Protect and Maintain Your Beautiful Hardwood Floors

Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can…

Decor: Eleven Styling Tips For Shelves You’ll Love

  contemporary kitchen design by san francisco interior designer Fiorella Design It’s true that shelves primarily came about as a means of storage; however, the decor world has slowly but surely…

What’s Hiding Under the Stairs – A Space With Possibilities!

Many new homeowners are looking for efficient uses of space. I would like to share this article from one of my favourite inspirations sources, the Houzz website. This site is a mecca for ideas and…

Amazing Ways with Concrete Countertops

See What Designers Are Doing With This Versatile, Weatherproof Counter Alternative Concrete may not be the first material you think of for your countertop, but take note: Designers are doing some…

Dog-centric design ideas

Houzz contributor, Lily Gahagan has put together a clever collection of ideas and just plain cute images of pets in home designs. Next to our homes, many of us really love our pets. This image…

How to make your interiors more pet friendly

If you are like most pet owners you love your furry members of the family, but you also feel like you have to sacrifice your sense of style in your home decor because of them. Whether it is because…

Bathroom Decor – What to use for the shower floor

You have finally selected your bath tile, but do you know what you are using for the shower floor? This surface is an important detail that shouldn't be overlooked. It is an opportunity to unify the…

How to choose green building materials

At DrummondHousePlans, we scour the web for resources for you. With so much discussion about eco-friendly and green building options, it is great to see articles that are more factual than full of…

Design 2011: Trends to Build On

It's the time of year when forecasters announce trends for the upcoming year. Several interesting trends for home design have recently caught my eye, and whether or not they are the trends that are…

Minimalist Modern House Tour

Clean lines, ample light and open spaces define photographer Rob Fiocca's house. See how classic modern furniture, custom pieces and a carefully curated collection of art and accessories exude…

We want your natural corks!

A lot of corks will be popping this evening, you may want to think about some creative recycling! An Ontario company specializes in the recycling of natural cork. Jelinek Cork Group has been…

Plan of the Week – “Capture the Heart”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2677 A brilliant Palladian window bathes the vaulted study with light, then a creative 2265 sq. ft. interior captures the heart. The bright and comfortable living…

Modern Icons – The Noguchi Coffee Table

It's very tough to pick just one icon from all of the work of Isamu Noguchi, so I'm planning on sharing some of his other work, such as his oft-imitated lamps, in the future. I'd also love to share…

Gas Fireplace Maintenance

Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…

Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts

  Before winter sets upon us we are considering repairing or cleaning the chimneys, or at least looking at all that needs to be done to have a safe fireplace. A lot of people who don’t have a…

Participate in the creative process!

At Drummond House Plans, we are always creating new designs. This is your chance to participate in the creative process and tell us what YOU like and want! We have several bungalows on our drawing…

Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more

Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…

Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!

While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…

Plan of the Week – “Spectacular living room!”

Just like these manor-style cottages with garage being built in a lot of residential areas in Quebec, this one is notable for its medieval style exterior ands its 36 feet wide facade. This handsome…

House Models with Elevator

In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator. In fact, it involves…