"Dragon Age Guide"
A-frame style houses have a sharp-sloped roof designed to relieve the weight of heavy snow by forcing it to slide to the ground, instead of lingering on sitting on the roof of the house and weighing it down. Other benefits of this floor plan is it creates a partial floor plan at the top of the home, which can be used for lofts or storage space. One drawback of an A-frame houses is the limited living space.
Whether your game of choice is deer, elk, turkey, geese, or just some peace and quiet, these small cabin plans will provide you with a setting to relax and recuperate after a long day of hunting.
Whether you hunt solitary, or in a small or large group, these cabin plans will make you feel right at home even in the most wild forest or mountain terrain. Each cabin includes the charm of a rustic cabin, with the ruggedness of a wilderness refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Coastal home plans are commonly referred to as seaside home plans, beach house plans, piling and pier, coastal cottages, or beach bungalows. Beach or Coastal style home floor plans can vary in size from a small waterfront style vacation house plan to a large exotic Mediterranean home plan.
You can expect to have a grand view from the deck of your seaside home where breathtaking sunsets become a common occurrence.
Coastal style plans are typically built high off the ground on a pier or piling system to protect them from coastal storms.
Sloping lot house plans are needed for a rockier, or sloping lot landscape. These home plans are also commonly referred to as split-level home designs and are specifically designed for property that is either a sharp, or steady, incline. Sloping lot home designs must often be customized to match the unique features of your lot.
Hillside home floorplans often allow for such features as walkout basements, and a large balcony. The main living area is often on the second floor and because of this we usually see rear home decks and balconies as a common feature to ensure that the occupants have every opportunity to enjoy their mountainside view.
Please note that it is important to check with your local codes enforcement division, as it may be necessary to meet the local conditions that often arise in a mountainous area, such as annual snowfall. Foundation modifications are almost always required to suit your specific terrain.
Farmhome plans are similar to that of a country home. However, this home design has a unique distinction that sets itself apart from the rest. The common country home normally has a wrap around porch and a gable that faces the front entrance of the home. A farmhouse is the same, with the exception of the gable. The front of the home will have the gable in the front but also gables on one or either side of the home.
Although the traditional farm houses are sometimes considered to be country homes, they can also be found among New England & Victorian homes as both can display classic characteristics of this old style time honored favorite.
Cabin floor plans are generally small floor plans of less than 1000 square feet. Although cabin is not a specific home style they are typically small 4 corner affordable homes with one story and a front porch for friends and family to gather.
Cabin home designs are common for lake front homes, rustic cabin retreats, hunting cabins, beach bungalow cabins, mountain cabin plans, or winter ski chalets. Log cabin plans are also available by clicking on this Log cabin link
A cabin plan will rarely have a basement foundation option due to the terrain that they are built. Rocky mountain terrain, beach, or lakeside locations are not always conducive to a basement.
Small home plans are not categorized by house style. In fact, a small house plans can really be any home style with a small floor plan. In the industry a small house is usually considered to be any home less than 1500 square feet or 1600 square feet.
Sometimes referred to as affordable house plans you will typically find home plan styles such as cabin plans, cottage houseplans, bungalow plans, ranch homeplans, vacation house plans, and country home plans to name a few.
So weather you are building your first home, you’re an empty nester building a small retirement home or are home designer building a spec house, you will find a great selection of small home plans in this collection
Vacation homes are simple, usually less than 1200 Square feet, can be any style and fit nicely into the surrounding in which they are built. Styles for vacation homes include, beach vacation homes, cabins, and mountain vacation homes for retreat.
Owning a vacation home has its benefits, the vacation spot for quality time relaxing with family and as a revenue source for other vacationers when not in use.
Vacation home plans are ideal for a beach house, mountain home, or cabin retreat.