Download or read book Big Book of Small House Designs written by Don Metz and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 75 unique designs for attractive, efficient, environmentally friendly homes. Now available in paperback, this collection of 75 plans for small homes offers more than 500 usable blueprints and other illustrations for a variety of living spaces suitable for every environment and style, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated townhouse in the city to a Santa Fe ranch. The designs include site drawings, floor plans, elevation drawings, section drawings, perspective drawings, and exploded views. A brief introduction to each home describes its setting, the philosophy behind the design and its intended use, materials used, recommended landscaping, and more. Many of the homes come with money-saving and environmentally sound features such as solar panels and water heaters, wood stoves, ceiling fans, airlock entries, wind power alternatives, and natural gas heaters.
Download or read book Sater Design written by Dan F. Sater and published by Designs Direct Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the craft of Dan Sater, a true master of residential home design, as you turn the pages of this stunningly beautiful book. Here you will find 32 of Dan's finest and largest luxury estate homes?most never before published?from authentically detailed and richly appointed Tuscan and Spanish masterpieces to breezy, refreshing Florida-style seaside treasures. Read a candid introduction of each project from Dan and then go on a breathtaking pictorial and narrative tour of each home. See a birds-eye view of the property on the colorful site plan and ?walk through? the house using the detailed floor plan. Glimpse some of Dan's most creative past and future projects in the ?Concepts? chapter and consult the ?Resource List? at the back for valuable information on builders, landscapers, pool contractors, interior designers, lighting engineers and photographers who have been part of the ?Sater Team.? For those who are designing, building, furnishing or just dreaming about a state-of-the-art luxury home, this inspiring book will be a fantastic wish come true. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to peek over the shoulder of one of America's acclaimed residential designers and enter some of the most enchanting and stimulating homes ever built!
Download or read book Southern Living House Plans written by The Editors of Southern Living and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of Southern Living Magazine presents House Plans.
Download or read book Ultimate Book of Home Plans written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Select from 730 of the most popular home plans from the country’s top architects and designers, with full color photos of the actual homes, floor plans, and design ideas. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Once you’ve selected your dream home, you can obtain easily customizable construction blueprints, cost estimates, materials lists, and CAD files.
Download or read book Best Selling House Plans 4th Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-Selling House Plans offers readers more than 360 of the most successful and sought-after home designs from the top architects and designers across North America. CAD files are made available for every home and are easily customizable. Completely updated and revised, this new edition offers new home plans and pricing, special sections on home automation, home design trends, curb appeal tips, and more.
Download or read book Grand Designs Handbook written by Kevin McCloud and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIV Packed with tools and tips, this essential guide provides the instructions any aspiring self-builder needs to ensure that their vision becomes reality. Organized into three main sections—Thinking, Dreaming, and Doing—guidelines are provided that cover every aspect of the build, from finding a plot, obtaining planning permission, and commissioning and briefing architects and builders up through implementing the build itself. Structured around fundamental locations—urban, suburban, and rural—a host of successful projects are featured, including, a reinvented violin factory, a converted barn, and a glass pavilion on a beach. Suggestions for using green design and building techniques are also provided. DIVDIV Kevin McCloud is an interior designer and the author of several books, including Bathrooms, Choosing Colors, Grand Designs, Grand Designs Abroad, and Lighting Style.
Download or read book The New Ultimate Book of Home Plans written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by . This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 730 home plans in full color; special sections on home design & decorating, plus lots of tips.
Download or read book Best Selling House Plans written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose from the 375 most popular house plans in North America, with full color renderings and photos. Fully customizable CAD files are available for every dream home plan.
Download or read book Best Selling 1 Story Home Plans Updated 4th Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Select from more than 350 1-story home plans from top architects and designers. Complete construction blueprints/CAD files can be ordered for every house shown.
Download or read book Best Selling 1 Story Home Plans 5th Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive collection of the best-selling and most stylish home designs available today. Updated with brand new plans and prices, Best-Selling 1-Story Home Plans, 5th Edition offers more than 360 home plans, from convenient ranch homes to traditional cottages. Includes complete construction blueprints and CAD files for quick and easy online ordering or by phone.
Download or read book The Forever Home written by Kevin Harris and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forever Home provides the foundation to confidently explore what you want, plan your dream home, and find the right professionals to make it a reality. Renowned architect Kevin Harris will guide you through his proven, step-by-step process to design and build a house that fits you so well it becomes your forever home. No matter where you travel, your forever home is the place you feel complete. Inside these pages, you’ll learn how to: • Determine when it makes sense to hire an architect • Evaluate and assemble the design team and construction team that’s right for you • Understand the residential construction process • Use the Hierarchy of Design to make the most important decisions first • Recognize the pitfalls and avoid many common, but ill advised cost-saving schemes The Forever Home will pave the way for you to design and build not only the home of your current dreams, but the home that will be perfect for your children, grandchildren, aging parents, and even you later in life.
Download or read book Dream Design Live written by Paloma Contreras and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home decorating and furnishing inspiration from an Elle Décor A-List interior designer and tastemaker. In Dream Design Live, decorator Paloma Contreras goes beyond interior design to show readers how to inhabit their homes in fulfilling and beautiful ways. Divided into three sections, this hardworking book proves that the most appealing interiors are also the most personal ones. Contreras takes readers through the design process and encourages them to seek inspiration from the approach that works best for them. From thinking creatively to improve both your home and your life, to showing you how to turn your dreams into realities, the author reveals how you can take the welcoming space you’ve just created and spend meaningful time there pursuing the activities you love. “With stunning photography and accessible-yet-elegant tips, Dream Design Live fuses interior decorating advice with lifestyle recommendations and demonstrates how living a happy and satisfying life starts at home." ?Traditional Home "In Dream, Design, Live, Contreras . . . explores the design process through the lens of travel, inspiration, and personal style. As such, the tome is both an instructional lesson and a personal story, a great read for the design professional and enthusiast alike." ?Architectural Digest “The 240-page volume goes beyond helpful tips and pretty pictures to show readers how to find a design approach that works best for them.” ?Southern Home magazine
Download or read book The Big Book of Small Home Plans written by Design America Inc. and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Select from a catalog of more than 360 expertly prepared plans for building small homes under 1,200 square feet. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are available for each project to ensure success.
Download or read book Luxury Dream Homes written by Home Planners, inc and published by Home Planners, LLC. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Planners architects have sought-out the grandest and most luxurious designs with size, scale, features, amenities, and attention to detail as top priority. Split into seven self-contained sections, it offers: * Historic Indulgence: Homes with a touch of tradition * European Luxury: English, French, Italian grandeur * Victorian Elegance: Gothic revival, scallops, spires * Country Abundance: Warmth and appeal * Stunning Sun Country: Sun-seekers seventh heaven * Rich in Tradition: Blending the present with the past * Contemporary Splendour: Striving for modernity
Download or read book Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces written by Victoria Hagan and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathtaking new interiors from this iconic designer, called “the reigning queen of restrained elegance” In her much-anticipated second book, Victoria Hagan features an exquisite selection of new interiors that embody the “soft modern” look that distinguishes her work. A major force in the design community, Hagan is the master of juxtaposing old and new, showing luxury through simplicity, and creating homes that reflect their owners’ lives. In these appealing, timeless projects—including a New York penthouse, a Nantucket beach house, and a Western ranch—formal architecture is loosened up with a generosity of spirit and an appreciation for the whimsies of style. Throughout, Hagan discourses on the spirit of the unexpected detail—a vintage mirror or a unique chair—that adds soul and modernity. After twenty-five years of running a successful business, she shares her philosophy on attaining good taste and expressing an attitude through her work. Victoria Hagan: Dream Spaces is a beautiful and inspiring collection of this design superstar’s work and a must for every interior design library.
Download or read book Designer Dream Homes Vacation and Getaway Home Plans written by Jennifer Emmons and published by Designs Direct Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three of America's top-selling and award-winning Residential Designers carefully reviewed their portfolios and selected over 200 best-selling, view-oriented vacation home plans, and compiled them in this beautifully photographed and illustrated collection. These stylish and comfortable plans are ideal for recreational and retirement homes, and can be tailored to fit different climates and regions. From the mountains of Colorado to the golf-course communities of Florida to the Carolina coastlines, thousands of families have chosen these designs for their unique style, custom-like features and expanded amenities. No matter what your location, taste or budget, you're sure to find a home that is perfect for you. Over 200 best-selling, vacation plans ranging from 1,200 to over 7,000 sq.ft., Decorating, landscaping and design ideas in a pictoral "walk-thru" of several homes. A full-color front and rear view is included for every home. A diverse collection of style options that include cottage, villa, coastal, mountain, lakeside and golf course - for every climate and region. Be assured of the best designs available, receive personalized service in selection and prompt, concise answers to building questions by ordering direct from the Designer. Book jacket.
Download or read book Designing Your Dream Home written by Doe Lang and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can have the home of your dreams! This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider. In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how to Hire the right architect, interior designer, and builder Design each room to perfectly fit your family's lifestyle Plan ahead so all your storage needs are met Determine the perfect placement for light fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets Save money by avoiding costly design revisions or building change orders You'll find helpful forms and checklists that will keep you organized and assist you in clarifying your needs. And if you're worried that building your dream home might turn into a nightmare, Designing Your Dream Home covers the most common mistakes that homeowners make and shows you how to avoid them. Susan Lang has thought of everything, so you won't have to.