Thursday, February 25, 2010

Wicked-Awesome Modern House Plans


Don't judge me for what I'm about to say....

I... I watched the movie Twilight.

I'm not proud of that; I was more or less blackmailed into it, but that's beside the point. I'd like to consider myself a manly man, and let's face it -- there is nothing extremely manly about the Twilight series!

I'm sure that many of you Twilight fans would beg to differ -- especially those of you on Team Jacob, but I'm just calling it like I see it. I didn't enjoy the movie, and I'm not going to watch New Moon or any of the other movies that come out. (Although I would be willing to hear some of your arguments as to why I should change my mind).

My point in writing today is to show you this: The Skiatook

The Skiatook is an amazing modern-style house plan that really reminds my of the house from Twilight. I may not have enjoyed the storyline, but the house in the trees was pretty sweet!

I'll let you make your own judgements (and I'd love to hear about them), but you should really Check it out!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Houseplans


So I recently wrote a post on our homepage about a house plan that was featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (CLICK HERE to view the article).

M-3981 Extreme is pretty amazing. I've never been a huge fan of the "prairie style," but there's something about this home that really catches my attention (in a good way).

To tell you the truth, I'm not a huge fan of the fireplace that seems to have been "plopped" right in the middle of the home -- I'd prefer to have it on one of the walls -- but that isn't a big deal. Bedroom #4 is kinda funky. I don't like the way that the bathroom distorts the shape, but that's not a big deal either.

The only real problem that I have with M-3981 Extreme is the fact that the garage entry is so far away from the kitchen. What happens when you have to carry groceries in from the car? You have to walk all the way from the garage, through the hallway, past the foyer, skirting the great room, and finally you reach the kitchen! What if you have to bring in 2 or 3 loads? You get my point.

I'm also not a sold on the idea that the master bedroom has to share a bath with bedroom #2.

One of the biggest redeeming features, however, is the fact that this home is wheelchair accessible. And just because I don't particularly care for this home doesn't mean anything. I'm just really picky. You should really take some time to Check it out for yourself. You might like it!

If you want to see this home as it was being built, check out the Oklahoma episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (aired April 17,2007) -- it really is pretty interesting!

Friday, February 19, 2010

A Quick New Cabin





So, I just added this house plan to The Plan Collection. Check it out!

This is the Altamont, one of the newest Log Cabin plans from Associated Designs -- the design firm who brought you classics like the Eddinger and the Aspen.

The Altamont isn't huge, but every square foot is used wisely to provide you with a rustic and relaxing experience. The Altamont isn't just a house plan, it's a way of life!