Designer Homes from Creators Syndicate

American Beauty (401-18) for 02/14/2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

American Beauty (401-18) features a homey country facade and a contemporary interior that includes all of the features most popular with modern homebuyers. With two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a master suite and half bath on the lower level, this charming, 2572-square-foot home is equally well-adapted to a family with older children or to empty-nesters who wish to have space to accommo ...

Updated: Tue Feb 14, 2012

Westhaven Court (D9228) for 02/07/2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

One reason that Westhaven Court (D9228) is so eye-catching is the use of vertical and horizontal lines in contrast to each other. The siding runs horizontally (except for a small portion on the second floor), and the shutters run vertically. It instantly catches the viewer's eye.

This three-bedroom, two-bath, single-story home has 1,678 square feet of living space with the option of addi ...

Updated: Tue Feb 07, 2012

Poplar (333-080) for 01/31/2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Soaring columns support the Poplar's (333-080) dramatic portico. Decorative brickwork and a lavish use of glass add significantly to the home's curb appeal.

This medium-sized, two-story home boasts four bedrooms, two and a half baths and more than 2,500 total square feet of living space. Garage and storage adds another 700 square feet, and an undeveloped full basement tacks on another 1, ...

Updated: Tue Jan 31, 2012

Candlenut (333-070) for 01/24/2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

If the privacy of a well-isolated master suite is important to you, consider the one-story, 2465-square-foot Candlenut (333-070). The master suite and the two secondary bedrooms couldn't be much farther apart. This arrangement allows teenagers to crank the volume up a few decibels before the adults yell at them to turn it down.

Family living areas are at the center. Formal spaces, living ...

Updated: Tue Jan 24, 2012

Biabode (405-08) for 01/17/2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ownership of a duplex can provide many benefits for those interested in acquiring an income property. Some may choose to reside in one unit while renting out the other. Another option is to rent both accommodations and manage the holding.

One of the more modern and innovative duplex plans to hit the market in quite a while is the Biabode (405-08). This two-story design features 1,210 squ ...

Updated: Tue Jan 17, 2012

The Hickory (333-160) for 01/10/2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Bay windows abound in the 3207-square-foot Hickory (333-160), a ranch-style home designed to provide plenty of space for a large family. It has five possible bedrooms, four bathrooms and plenty of storage space.

A railed porch with decorative posts spans the front. Stone facing and varied rooflines add to the curb appeal. Inside, the arched, multi-paned window that fills the front-facing ...

Updated: Tue Jan 10, 2012

The Marcell (D4133) for 01/03/2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Marcell (D4133) — a very traditional, 1772-square-foot, two-story home of brick and stucco — has a great, classic look and features three bedrooms and two and a half baths. The Marcell has numerous windows, all shaped differently, which add uniqueness to the facade. There are triple-arched windows on the right; the door with windows on each side and a slight arch over it; and th ...

Updated: Tue Jan 03, 2012

Sheepwalk (408-43) for 12/20/2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

This beautiful three-bedroom/three-bath cabin-type home would look great in any setting. With its 2074 square feet and three stories, the Sheepwalk (408-43) has an openness that would be wonderful for a skiing home or a vacation home at the beach. It would also be a pet lover's ideal home. It has a gorgeous facade of windows, porches and roofline.

Entry into the Sheepwalk is off the carp ...

Updated: Tue Dec 20, 2011

Crown Jewel 2 (408-45) for 12/13/2011

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The long, rambling facade of the three-story Crown Jewel 2 (408-45) is accented by various looks. Half-moon windows are set in the dormers and the brick bay, and the house features a partial wrap-around covered porch and large three-car garage. Altogether, this five-bedroom, five-bath home invites the visitor to feel welcome in its spacious 3,780 square feet.

The vaulted entry faces the ...

Updated: Tue Dec 13, 2011

Jeannie's Cottage (409-18) for 12/06/2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Charming and quaint, the one-bedroom, one-bath Jeannie's Cottage (409-18) has the traditional look of a farmhouse. The two-story home is outfitted with a covered wraparound porch, dormers over the great room and a loft upstairs on either side of the home. Over the entry are large half-moon windows. Instead of a traditional garage, this cottage has a carport on the end.

Upon entry to the ...

Updated: Tue Dec 06, 2011

The Calverton (D8530) for 11/29/2011

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

With shingles to accent the facade, the Calverton (D8530) evokes the feel of a country farmhouse. With its three bedrooms and two baths, the single-story home boasts 1,195 square feet of open living space. A basement of the same square footage is optional. The wood-covered chimney on the left and the covered porch in the front give this two-car garage home some serious curb appeal.

The C ...

Updated: Tue Nov 29, 2011

The Entertainer (405-03) for 11/22/2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Ideal for a property with a view, the Entertainer (405-03) is a five-sided, single-story home with large windows facing the rear on three of the sides. The two-bedroom/three-bath ranch has a beautiful courtyard in the front, with a ramp for handicap access. The shape of this unique home allows for a protected and private entry.

The tiled entry opens to face the vaulted living room. As a ...

Updated: Tue Nov 22, 2011

The Rasmussen (407-22) for 11/15/2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The Rasmussen (407-22), a beautiful, one-story, three-bedroom/two-bath rambler, features many extras that make it a perfect family home. Windows play a prominent role in this unique home's facade. Consolidated in the covered porch is a spa, right next to the master suite. To add to the overall spacious look is a vaulted, covered deck in the rear.

The grand entry of the 2,801-square-foot ...

Updated: Tue Nov 15, 2011

The Yorktown (409-19) for 11/08/2011

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

It's as classic as a rambler ranch-style house. It's the two-bedroom, two-bath Yorktown (409-19), and its many unique features distinguish it from other homes of its type: the mixture of brick and pillars, for instance, and an enclosed brick sunroom, lined with windows and providing of access to the master suite, the side yard and the covered porch. The double entry doors split the covered porc ...

Updated: Tue Nov 08, 2011

Westcreek Court (D9225) for 11/01/2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

A variety of exterior finishes gives Westcreek Court (D9225) a unique look. Rock and shingles accent vertical and horizontal siding. The fascinating facade gives this house major curb appeal. Railings and pillars surround a covered porch. The two-car garage features rock cornices, which add to the home's visual appeal.

The entry to the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 1774-square-foot ...

Updated: Tue Nov 01, 2011

Fern View (408-29) for 10/25/2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The extraordinary Fern View (408-29) is a 4,673-square-foot ranch-style home with two stories, three bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a huge, covered wrap-around porch. Half-moon windows accent the facade, and the arches on the covered porch further the look. The combination of shakes, wood siding and brick provides a rustic appearance and contributes to the Fern View's rarified quality.
Updated: Tue Oct 25, 2011

The Conqueror (409-21) for 10/18/2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Conqueror (409-21) features a uniquely versatile layout. With the unfinished basement, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house could be built on flat land with an underground basement or on a back-sloping lot with a walkout basement. The exterior is contemporary in style and has a loft room that sits above the main roofline, adding a distinctive look to this 2,139-square-foot home.

St ...

Updated: Tue Oct 18, 2011

The Nicholls (409-32) for 10/11/2011

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Nicholls (409-32) is a wide, sprawling home with no shortage of unique characteristics. Two pillars welcome you to the front porch and provide that colonial-home look. The garage is large, with three bays. As this home would normally sit on acreage, one bay has a straight drive-through that opens into the backyard — ideal for a large lawnmower, a tractor or simply a car you'd like to ...

Updated: Tue Oct 11, 2011

The Showboat (500-04) for 10/04/2011

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Showboat (500-04) is truly a beautiful home, with as many external features as there are amenities adorning the interior. This 3488-sq.-ft. home features three bedrooms and three and a half baths and includes a large three-car garage, a tiled roof, a covered porch with large pillars decorating the entry and numerous rooflines that break up the contour of the Showboat's facade.

The va ...

Updated: Tue Oct 04, 2011

The Kenton (D6734) for 09/27/2011

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Kenton (D6734), a three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story, is the perfect home for first-time buyers. It's a contemporary farmhouse with three dormers and shutters on the windows. It boasts 1,497 square feet of living space with an optional basement and 820 square feet of unfinished storage that could convert to more usable bedroom space, if needed.

Crossing the covered porch, the entr ...

Updated: Tue Sep 27, 2011