As you are deciding what features you would like in your next house plan you may be weighing the pros and cons of having an outdoor kitchen. Is it worth your money or are you better off without?      Lets start with the cons and get those out of the way. There are two downsides to building an outdoor kitchen, the first of which is cost. When looking at house plans you will be keeping your budget in mind and an outdoor kitchen will add to the cost of your project (but you'll have better re

Multigenerational houses are becoming more common and an In-Law's Suite can be just the way to accommodate! Lets face it, living in close quarters with a parent (or parents) can be stressful at times. People don't always see eye to eye, and they may feel like their independence is being stripped away from them. Having a private area for family members who are moving in with you will create less stress in the transition and gives them a sense of independency while still living in your home. In

For years, we noticed that builders controlled the market. Spec houses were common and consumers toured and bought spec houses. Custom homes were considered to be for the super wealthy. Well, that is not the case anymore. Consumers realize they have the ability to choose their own plan, choose their own lot, and then choose their own builder! So, how are you, the builder, doing now that spec homes aren't the norm, but instead custom builds are quite common? Do you know how to drive consumers

When most people think of investment properties, they think multi-family units. Sure, this is true...well, mostly. There are others who view investment properties as single family homes, too. Maybe you want to build your own home, but want income potential from that home...consider a home plan with a separate apartment included so you can earn a rental income. So, check out the options below for potential investment properties. https://www.houseplans.ninja/content/453-heather-ridge A traditio

That may seem like a silly question to you, but some people choose the higher price. They associate a higher price with a higher quality. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. At Nelson Design Group, we have been in this business for over 30 years. We understand what it takes to make a quality design and build a long term relationship with quality-minded builders and consumers like you! The attention to detail and quality doesn't mean we don't want to help you save money, though! We love

Michael E. Nelson's birthday is this weekend! Celebrate all week with us! Plus, we will give you a choice of gift! Give us a call today and ask about the gift options for Mike's birthday: 870-931-5777 HURRY, though...this offer only lasts until Sunday, October 16. Check out our latest virtual home tour and our newest plans, too. You are sure to find something for your project with Nelson Design Group! We would love to help you find that perfect plan or to make a plan perfect for you by cus

Is everyone else as busy as we are right now? Are you rushing to beat deadlines created by weather? We understand! We want to help you out with those last minute purchases! Give us a call today and find out what we can do to help YOU even at the last minute! 870-931-5777 Maybe you aren't in a rush...maybe you just want to make some changes to a plan you will build in the spring. Guess what? We can help with that, too! Fill out this form and we will contact you to discuss your changes, time

Nelson Design Group offers plans for Master Planned Communities. We have different collections featuring styles and sizes so you are sure to build homes that are not identical but still complement each other. Check out the designs from our Stone Village Collection...different but complementary! https://www.houseplans.ninja/collections/sage-meadows-collection We are also happy to help find the perfect collection of plans for you. Developers ALWAYS receive a great discount! PLUS....Marketing M

The housing industry is full of many different professionals. Homeowners are given lots of choices when it comes to the plan designer, builder, realtor, or the professional selling the fixtures for the bathroom! Like I said…lots of choices! Nelson Design Group is a national home design firm. So, we encounter builders every single day from all over the country. However, we do not recommend every builder we come in contact with. This is because we want our clients to have a builder who pays atte

So you want to build a house...you started the search for that perfect plan...but it seems it doesn't exist! Now what?! No worries! Nelson Design Group is here to help. We will customize any of our plans for you...we will make those changes that you need in order to make that plan perfect for you! The process is pretty simple, too. Once you found the plan that you want to change just fill out this form: https://www.houseplans.ninja/customize-one-our-plans . Then, one of our representatives wi

If you are planning to build a new home please, by all means be sure that your house design or home plan is legal for YOU to build. When I say “legal" I’m referring to the fact that a “home plan license" or “license to build" is required….just like a license to drive or license to hunt. How did you get your house plan? Did you have a local draftsperson or architect design for you? It is a common misunderstanding that it is okay to redraw a plan or make changes on a plan you find in a book, webs

If you’re thinking about building a home, which is most likely your biggest investment, you’ll want to watch your spending from day one. The best source for savings for a job-site ready set of house plans is from a well established nation stock home plan design firm. This will also help ensure that your building plans are legal and you are abiding by Federal Copyright Law. At www.NelsonDesignGroup.com you’ll find small and affordable home plans, rustic designs, European plans, deep-front porc

French country house plans are also known as French Provincial homes. These houses do not have a specific design. They can be seen in various forms ranging from simple farm house to stately chateau. Yet there are certain features that distinguish these houses from the rest. For instance, French homes are symmetrical and have large hipped roofs. Arched entryways, extensive use of stone or brick with iron accents, and beautifully designed exteriors are also the specialty of these houses. French c

Summer nights can be ruined by pesky insects...particularly mosquitoes! It's hard to enjoy the summer night sky when you are swatting at insects that want to bite you. Nelson Design Group offers a solution: screened porches. Many of our designs offer great outdoor living areas that contain screened porches or sunrooms. Check out Seth M. Nelson's 1002 Hanover Manor: https://www.houseplans.ninja/content/1002-hanover-manor Another great screened porch can be found on Michael E. Nelson's 5014 S

Building a duplex or triplex is a fantastic way to have living quarters and an investment! Many empty nesters may choose to build a duplex, occupy one side and rent the other. It’s a great set up in most situations. I believe that seniors might also develop a sense of security by knowing there’s a neighbor just a few steps away in case of emergency. If you think this is a possibility for you or someone you know, check out our Multifamily Collection of designs. You’ll find economy to luxury duple