German Heritage

While new, the German Heritage home is modeled after one of the 100-year-old "Sunday houses" sprinkled throughout the Texas Hill Country. Built by German-American farmers and ranchers who rode to town for supplies and stayed in town for church. The Sunday House design is typical of Fredericksburg residences, with its wraparound porches and rooms that open to the outside, which gives a feeling of space and light. To complement its turn-of-the-century style, craftsman details and modern amenities make your Sunday house perfect for every day of the week.

Architectural Features:

• Typically two stories with pitched metal roofs, plank exterior walls.

• Symmetrical layout and airy living spaces

• Handcrafted details

Mediterranean

Mediterranean house plans echo the relaxed feel of the Mediterranean region. This plan draws upon design elements found in Italian villas, Spanish Revival and Mission Revival villas to create an elegant look and feel. A trademark stucco exterior and tile roof houses a gorgeous open floor plan inside, perfect for entertaining. You’ll enjoy all the amenities you could hope for, along with plenty of space for family and friends. Mediterranean house plans reflect the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle of the region that gives them their name.

Architectural Features:

• Typically two stories with low-pitched red-tile roofs, stucco exterior walls.

• Asymmetrical layout and courtyards and outdoor living spaces.

• Archways and exposed wooden beams frame the rooms.

Country

Country house plans deliver a relaxing, rural lifestyle - regardless of where you plan to build your home. With a high comfort level and an appeal to American archetypal imagery, country homes feel familiar and comfortable. Spacious porches extend your living space, making country house plans seem larger than they are, and creating a seamless transition between indoors and out. You can look forward to barbeques out back, lazy afternoons on a porch swing, large gathering rooms, and gorgeous country kitchens.

Architectural Features:

• Steep overhanging roofs, often with gables.

• Irregular layout, relatively small footprint.

• Country, wide plank porches.

Farmhouse

Everyone has their own image of Farmhouse style -- and there are a multitude of variations on the farmhouse theme. But farmhouse styles generally bring to mind an old-fashioned sense of home, with plenty of room for a growing family.

The typical modern farmhouse house plan presents a façade with a porch for outdoor living, and a second story with gables to add light to the upstairs flex space. Interior layout varies widely from plan to plan, providing a wide variety of options to accommodate today's desire for flexible floor plans. Wood-frame construction and finishes provide a homey feel. The typical large footprint makes the country style home plan best suited for good-sized lots.

Architectural Features:

• Usually two stories

• Pitched roof, often with gables

• Wood-frame construction

• Usually presents an asymmetrical façade

New American

The New American house plan embraces the idea of uninterrupted flow and expansive style. A reflection of American affluence and desire for elbow room, the New American-style home is big, inside and out. It’s all about uninterrupted flow: from kitchen to dining area to family room; from family room to deck; from master bedroom suite with walk-in closets to luxurious master baths with double sinks, separate shower and tub. It's a style as expansive and exuberant as the country in which it was created.

Architectural Features:

• Oversized windows let light stream into interior space.

• Second-story interiors that often are open to below .

• Massive two-story asymmetrical facades (often of brick or stucco).

• A roof made visually complex by contrasting peaks and heights.

European

European house plans offer a touch of elegance and have magnificent facades suitable for large lots. There are nearly as many subsets of European house styles as there are countries in Europe. French Château, Tudor, Norman are just a few that offer homeowners elegance, refined style, large proportions and a reminder of the beauty and history of the Old Country.

Architectural Features:

• 1 to 1 ½ stories, with brick, stone, or stucco exteriors. 

• Rich ornamental detailing; Grand facades

• Large footprints require large lots or even acreage

Southwest

The Southwest home plan combines rich wood, stone, and stucco construction with highly decorative details influenced by the original Spanish colonial settlements through the Southwest. The typical Southwest style home is low to the ground and asymmetrical, creating myriad views and traffic patterns in the interior. The home may open to a courtyard or an outdoor kitchen entertaining area in the rear.

Architectural Features:

• Natural materials with highly decorative carved doors.

• Stone, tile, spiral columns, fountains and wrought iron materials.

• Multiple outdoor courtyards and living areas.

Ranch House