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How to Modify the Almost Perfect House Plan

March 26, 2018 | Brandon Hall

Make the House Plan Your Own You’ve been searching our website for a while now and finally, you’ve found an amazing house plan that would work great for your family. It has the right square footage, the exact number … Continue reading →

Great House Plans for Narrow Lots

October 7, 2020 | Briana Bronner

Colonial House Plan 2559-00907 Finding the right lot of land to build on is the first step in the home building process. In this stage of the building process, choosing the location, the slope, and size of the lot … Continue reading →

The Awesome Value of Choosing a House Plan with a Bonus Room

July 28, 2020 | Briana Bronner

Modern Farmhouse Plan 2559-00848 A house plan with a bonus room could be just the floor plan you’re looking for and not even know it! When searching for a house plan, you may assume your wants are limited to … Continue reading →

Does a Modern house plan fit your style?

July 1, 2020 | Meghan Stoneburner

If you’re looking for a unique and eye-catching home, a modern house plan might be exactly what you seek. Instead of just being a home, modern house plans offer a sculptural and artistic statement. This style is ideal for … Continue reading →

Why You Should Choose A Best Selling House Plan?

June 9, 2020 | Meghan Stoneburner

Craftsman House Plan 1020-00333 How are you ever supposed to choose one house plan when there are 17,000+ unique options? Deciding upon the perfect house plan is the first of many important and difficult decisions as you enter … Continue reading →

Staff Picks: Our Favorite House Plans

April 2, 2020 | Briana Bronner

We see a lot of houses working at America’s Best House Plans and we fall in love with new ones every single day. Our staff spends hours daily exploring our 17,000+ plans in order to give you the best … Continue reading →

Bungalow & Cottage House Plans – Why choose this house style?

March 19, 2020 | Briana Bronner

Whimsical, stylish, and inspired by elements found in other housing styles, Bungalows and Cottages are less like the Hansel and Gretel house we tend to think of and more like the most charming house on the block. In fact, if … Continue reading →

What’s New at America’s Best House Plans

December 6, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

At America’s Best House Plans, we are always looking for ways to upgrade our business and create an easier, more helpful experience for our customers. We hear your suggestions. We’ve collected your ideas. We know what you want and we’ve … Continue reading →

5 House Plans that are Winning the Popularity Contest

November 25, 2019 | Briana Bronner

The needs and wants of today’s homebuilders are changing, as more and more people want specific features in their new homes that bring convenience, comfort, and privacy. Some of the most popular features we’ve seen a rise in house … Continue reading →

The Top 5 Most Popular Features in House Plans

November 8, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

The more information, the better! There are countless options when choosing the details of your dream home. As you start to make decisions about what to include in your new home, you most likely focus on the number of … Continue reading →

The Unique and Rustic Character of Barn House Plans

November 7, 2019 | Briana Bronner

Mountain Rustic House Plan 8504-00151 The essence of a barn invokes strong nostalgic memories of hardworking farmers, simpler times working the land to care for one’s family, and the comfort of strong family ties. Drawing from this inspiration has … Continue reading →