Standout Starter Home Plans from Don Gardner

As tens of thousands of residential construction exhibitors and professionals prep to head to Las Vegas, first-time International Builders' Show (IBS) goers may be a bit overwhelmed by the schedules, maps, and booths. To lessen the nerves and help shape a game plan, BUILDER tapped IBS veterans for advice on navigating this year’s show.

Arguably, one of the most important aspects of building and designing a home is the floor plan. With varying lot sizes, diverse room configurations, and ever-evolving trends, there are somewhat endless possibilities for floor plans and elevation styles. To see what was popular last year and will be attractive to...

Visbeen Architects is no stranger to luxury design. This single-story farmhouse plan (see details at Houseplans.com) showcases tons of storage, indoor-outdoor living, and thoughtful details. Let's start with the back of the home. Part of the large patio is screened and features a fireplace, helping extend outdoor living for more...