House Plan Blog

Multi-Generational Living Plans with Inspired In-Law Suites

May 12, 2026|Donald A. Gardner Architects

Multigenerational house plans are designed to bring families together under one roof – with private retreats for every generation and shared spaces that foster connection. Today’s best multigenerational home designs... Read more...

Modern Farmhouse Style: Where Comfort Meets Character

March 19, 2026|Donald A. Gardner Architects

Modern Farmhouse Home Designs Featuring crisp white exteriors, expansive windows, and welcoming porches, modern farmhouses blend timeless charm with versatile design. Whether grand or intimate, their simple yet cozy styles... Read more...

Front rendering of The Quinn house plan 1651.

Expertly Crafted, Ready to Build: The Perks of Pre-Designed Home Plans

April 8, 2025|Donald A. Gardner Architects

When it comes to building your dream home, choosing the right house plan is one of the most crucial steps in the process. While custom home design may seem like... Read more...

Blue House Plans | The Color of Calm

June 11, 2024|Donald A. Gardner Architects

When envisioning your dream home, selecting the right color palette is crucial in creating the perfect ambiance. Blue house plans have emerged as a popular choice among homeowners, offering a... Read more...

House Plan 1633-D | Walkout Modern Farmhouse

December 28, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Raymond house plan 1633-D is now available! This family-friendly design from Donald A. Gardner Architects features a modern farmhouse façade and a walkout basement foundation. The simple board-and-batten exterior... Read more...

Best Photography of 2023

December 22, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

Top 10 Photographed house Plans of 2023 As the year comes to an end, let’s look back at all the beautiful new Don Gardner photography of 2023! The Chaucer Plan... Read more...

House Plan 1661 | Luxury Modern Farmhouse

December 18, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Caldwell house plan 1661 is now available! This sprawling ranch home plan from Donald A. Gardner Architects features a family-friendly floor plan with a rear located garage. The board-and-batten... Read more...

Top 10 House Plans of 2023

November 30, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

Join us as we countdown our top 10 performing house plans of 2023. See which plans our customers viewed, loved, and ultimately purchased the most this year. The Tanglewood Plan... Read more...

House Plan 1645 | Rustic Bungalow Design

November 16, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Rosecliff house plan 1645 is now available! Cedar shakes and stone grace the façade of this charmingly rustic bungalow design from Donald A. Gardner Architects. The front and rear... Read more...

The Raleigh Plan 1303 | Updated Renderings

November 15, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Raleigh house plan 1303 has a new look! This Craftsman house plan from Donald A. Gardner Architects features a rustic façade with stone, cedar shakes, shutters, and a metal... Read more...

House Plan 1607 | One-Story Modern Farmhouse

November 9, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Germaine house plan 1607 is now available! This dreamy modern farmhouse from Don Gardner Architects features a stylish board-and-batten façade with multiple gables to catch the attention of onlookers.... Read more...

Increased Need for Multi-Generational Housing

November 8, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The need for multi-generational housing has increased demand in recent years, driven by various social, economic, and demographic factors. Below we will explore some of the key reasons contributing to... Read more...

House Plan 1656-D | Luxury Hillside Walkout

October 26, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Jensen house plan 1656-D is now available! This luxury hillside-walkout design from Donald A. Gardner Architects features a modern farmhouse exterior with board-and-batten siding, decorative gable trusses, and metal... Read more...

The Sloan 1528 | Rendering-to-Reality

August 17, 2023|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Sloan House Plan 1528 is being built in Northern California, Sierra Foothills! Evans Construction Company, Inc. is currently building The Sloan 1528 house plan. Follow the progress in this... Read more...

Waylon Plan 1414-D | Rendering-to-Reality

September 15, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Waylon Plan 1414-D is being built near Kuttawa, KY! Ken Mason Construction is currently building The Waylon plan 1414-D on Barkley Lake near Kuttawa, Kentucky. Follow the progress in... Read more...

Gleason Plan 1512 | Rendering-to-Reality

August 26, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Gleason Plan 1512 is being built in Wilkesboro, NC! Matthew Higgins with MDH Construction is currently building The Gleason Plan 1512 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Follow the progress in... Read more...

Sundance Plan 219 | Rendering-to-Reality

August 24, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Sundance Plan 219 is being built in York County, Virginia! J & R Custom Builders, LLC is currently building The Sundance plan 219. Follow the progress in this Rendering-to-Reality... Read more...

The Peppermill 1034 | Rendering-to-Reality

June 17, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Peppermill 1034 is being built in North Tazewell, Virginia! Gillespie Contracting, LLC is currently building The Peppermill house plan 1034. Follow the progress in this Rendering-to-Reality story, from foundation... Read more...

House Plan 1608 | Two-Story Modern Farmhouse

March 1, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Shirley house plan 1608 is now available! See all the details of The Shirley house plan 1608 on our website! Please take a few moments to tell us what... Read more...

House Plan 1571 | Small Modern Farmhouse

February 1, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Grindelwald house plan 1571 is now available! See all the details of The Grindelwald house plan 1571 on our website! Please take a few moments to tell us what... Read more...

Markham Plan 1299 | Rendering-to-Reality

January 24, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

The Markham Plan 1299 is being built in Byesville, OH! Barry Warden Builders is currently building The Markham plan 1299 on a 100+ acre farm in Byesville, Ohio. Follow the... Read more...

Product Round Up: Porches, Decks, and Patios

January 19, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

Porches, decks, and patios are an important part of your home, so we've put together a list of products that are perfect for your outdoor living spaces. Building a new... Read more...

How to Hide Eyesores Around the House

January 6, 2022|Donald A. Gardner Architects

From messy cords to HVAC grills, here are some clever ways to hide those necessary eyesores: Conceal laundry hampers in an easy-access drawer Whether you upgrade an old piece of... Read more...