Your Dream Home, a Cinderella Story

Everyone has a dream home, so why not build it instead of buying a pre-made model that may force you to sacrifice some of the comforts that you desire. Think about it. Building your own home provides you innumerable options and almost no limitations other than the size of your property and even that can be molded to fit what you want.

There’s a basic floor plan for everyone, but you do not have to stick with it. Make a few changes here and there. Make it look like something traditional that has stood the test of time? Or revamp the whole thing and end up with something unique and completely original? If you want a lawn and have little room for it then build up, leave room for that garden you always wanted by moving away from the standard rectangle shaped foundation. Maybe you want the standard shape but desire something new and cool like landscape-coatings, which convert bark mulch and wood fiber into colored enhanced landscape mulch to add an original feel to the outside look of your dream home? Whatever you desire can be yours when you build rather than purchase your next home.

One type that is especially popular is a wide-open floor plan. This kind of design can enhance the living space and provide an ideal environment for casual gatherings. Probably one of the biggest developments in the last ten years is the “Great” room, which is a single room that combines the kitchen, living room and dining areas. This type of design provides for better communication between family members, and a more inclusive feeling in general. Another idea with an open floor plan is to use decorative columns to provide a transition from the foyer to the open areas of the formal dining and living room.

So don’t be afraid to spice it up a little and add the extra comforts, colors, space, or personal designs to your plans, because this is your house and you’ll be enjoying it for years to come.

Archway Press house plans has been selling affordable, single-family home and open floor plans and garage plans since 1946. Richard Campen, president, has more than 30 years experience working with customers, builders and architects to develop plans that meet the varied needs of Americans at different times in their lives. His commitment is to helping people realize their dream home in the most affordable way.