Life gets busy and stressful at times. Between work, keeping the house not a complete disaster, and maybe making it to the gym a few times a week by the weekend, you are more than ready for a little bit of rest and relaxation. I’m sure I am not the only one that feels like trying to get this little bit of R&R at home can be a bit difficult. Especially when you walk by that pile of laundry in the hamper that needs to be washed OR notice that the extra bedroom is starting to look more like a stora

As you are searching for your perfect house plan you may have come across the question of whether to have a vaulted ceiling or not. You love the look but aren’t sure about the extra cost that is associated with it. Or you may not even know of the extra costs, even after building, that come along with that a vaulted ceiling. Let’s look at some pros and cons to a vaulted ceiling which just may help you make your decision. PRO: A vaulted ceiling will add elegance and grandeur to any room. A vaul

School is back in session which can also mean homework, backpacks and school projects may have already started taking over your dining room or living room again. Wouldn’t it be great to have a place in your next home solely dedicated to the piles of math and science assignments? The perfect solution for this is a home office or study that can be set up as a homework station. Not only can this room dedicated to homework help keep the clutter out of the rest of the home, it can also help keep th

Finding the perfect house plan for your new home is a very important decision. You want every detail to be perfect and you certainly don’t want to settle for something that is just “okay". Well we at Nelson Design Group don’t want you to have to settle either! Modification can almost always be done to our house plans to ensure they fit your needs. We make changes of all kinds both simple and complex. Need to repurpose a certain room? Get rid of a fireplace? Add an extra few feet to the side of

Owning a home is part of the American dream. Many of us want a part of it, and building your own home is a way to make your part of the dream uniquely personal. And when you plan to build what will probably be the largest expense of your life, you need to plan it well. There’s quite a bit to consider when you make that plan, but with foresight, you can affordably build a beautiful new home. You can have that home of your dreams when you plan the details that will make it perfect for you, as wel

When you’re looking for the perfect home plan, what features are on your must-have list? Do you want a certain number of bedrooms and baths? How about an open plan with a great room concept? Maybe you want a design that blends outdoor with inside living? There are so many home plan options, but there’s one thing you should strongly consider — house plans with a safe room. No doubt you’ve heard about floor plans with safe rooms. If you saw the Jodie Foster film Panic Room — where a family retreat

Construction of a new house is an excellent opportunity for building a dream home. But if you envision your dream home in an urban setting, lot size constraints will have a profound influence on your design. Since urban spaces have already been well developed, homes typically need to be built on narrow lots, which requires a very particular type of home design. However, space limitations do not need to stop builders from creating beautiful homes. In fact, look at these statistics from the Unite

Everybody seems to be busy and grabbing a quick bite out between scheduled classes or events so wouldn’t it be nice to bring home some oh so delightful Chick-Fil-A and enjoy with the rest of the family? This is where a large kitchen island with bar seating and open floor plan are best enjoyed! It’s fun to huddle around the kitchen island for a quick family meal. See these smart house designs that showcase large island, open kitchen floorplans: NDG 1425 is a best selling European plan by award

You’ve worked hard to get where you are, all those long hours and now you are able to build the home you’ve been longing for. Why not treat yourself with a few luxuries that will be greatly enjoyed at the end of a tough week in the office. One great luxury to consider is a home theater. Think about your longest most tiring work week. The projects and problems have been piling up and you’ve been working nonstop to get them done. Thank God it’s Friday and you can try to relax for the weekend. So

Time to check out another Nelson Design Group Collection. Today, I’ll introduce you to the Garage and Pool House collection. Perhaps you have already built your home. Or you bought a home and do not want to move. So, you do not need to purchase a floor plan. Or do you? Did you know Nelson Design Group offers a collection of garage and pool houses? Each of us have a different situation. For example, your neighbor could be in need of a pool house because he is tired of the kids traipsing throu

Stunning doesn’t even come close to describing this magnificent house plan! MEN 5096 - La Maison is a one story dream home! This beautiful home has over 6,500 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and a 3 bay garage. This entire home is spread out all on one level and is complete with a massive Master Suite with it’s own private Lanai, 3 additional bedrooms, a beautiful Home Theatre, and a Kitchen that is more than enough to accommodate and impress the master cook of t

A bonus room over the garage is a great way to add extra space to your new home. The most common uses for this space are guest rooms, media/game rooms or as a space for the teenagers to hangout. While those uses can be great for some, there are a few unique ways that people are using the bonus room and we love it. The Man Cave. This space can make a great place for a man cave where he can store all those automotive signs or Coca Cola memorabilia that you would rather not have around the home.

Sometime moving into the new home can make the family a little anxious. You’ll be leaving the familiarity of one place for the newness of another. You may feel out of place at first but by taking a few steps in the right direction you can have your new house feeling like home in no time. Moving into a house that is built specifically for your family will help every person feel more at home already. As your home is being built, look at the floor plan together and start to figure which room eac

Family night is an important part of building family relationships and long last memories. The important thing to figure out when choosing your next home is what does family night mean to you and your loved ones. In my family we have played card games since my sister and I were very little. This has become an integral part of our lives and has given us so many good memories of laughter and friendly competition. If your family is like ours a game room is a great addition to your new home. Even

The weather is warm, the sun is shining and it is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors. As you start to spend time in the summer sun it may have you dreaming of that perfect outdoor living space you want so desperately in your next home. Lucky for you, here at Nelson Design Group, we have plenty of house plans of all shapes and sizes with great outdoor living areas that you can enjoy in almost every type of weather! I am sure, as the temperate gets higher and higher, something you desire