Summer time is here. This is when everyone removes the cover from the pool and seeks relief in the cool water. Fun and relaxation are the top words that come to many minds when talking about the pool. Some may be thinking of this time with dread, though. Dread for cleaning up the water trails left behind as everyone comes inside. Dread for cleaning up the mud and grass tracked inside. Dread for convincing the wet pool-goers to stay off the furniture! Nelson Design Group has a solution for the

Summer traffic opens up a heavier traffic flow inside outside and over again. Most times grass and dirt tracks in and can really create upset if tracked through the house. .One way to help eliminate the mess is to have a mudroom with floor drain and decluttering station with kids nook, hobby space in laundry room and a bathroom with shower steps from the outside. This works great for swimming pool drying area too! Nelson Design Group House Plans have many multipurpose rooms with over-sized laund

European houses are known for their luxurious and sophisticated design. They are very popular among the people these days and so are in great demand. But before buying a European house, you need to consider certain things. Blend of Modern & Historical Touch Most people fall in love with European house plans because of their historic design and look. But over time, this look can be boring. Your house should have that classic look yet not be outdated. In other words, combine your historic design

The Baby Boomer generation is entering retirement age. This generation has a large population of individuals that are becoming the first retirees to be this well educated, financially stable, and seeking alternatives to traditional retirement living. In fact, studies have shown that this generation does not view themselves as old and with the average adult lifespan lasting many more years, this generation will likely have many years to enjoy retirement. Many are downsizing and moving in with fam

A multi family house is a building which is composed of two to four separate living units. These are becoming more and more popular recently. Each unit will have its own bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and other facilities. Some multi family houses are designed with all the living units arranged on the ground level while some are built with one or more living units on multiple floors. Multi family house plans allow families to come together comfortably. It also provides a source of good income. You

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A house is one of the basic necessities of every man. If early man found shelter for security and peace, now housing has gone beyond mere shelter and now it has become a luxury. Everyone has a dream home. Once the location and the budget is ready the next step is to sketch the house plan. However, designing a dream home is not that easy unless you approach professional house plan designers who can build your customized house plans. Many things like number of members in the family, availability

Is there a place you have been on vacation that you wish you could bring home with you and enjoy year-round? Or maybe you have never been there, but you want to live there. Well, this place differs for a lot of people. However, there is one beautiful spot in the world that so many wish they could just pack up and move to...so many that movies have even reflected this desire. Where is it? Tuscany. Picture the beautiful Italian villas scattered across the Tuscan countryside. Wish you were there? W

So you found the plan you love. You purchased it. You built your home. Now show us how it turned out! Usually after someone purchases a home plan, we are unaware what the final product looks like. Sure our designer created it. Our art department created a beautiful color rendering. However, it is that final product that we want to see. Once the construction crew leaves and you are left with a beautiful dream home, we would love to see photos of your home. What is the perfect way to get lots of

Nelson Design Group is pleased to introduce a new design collection, SMN Designs (http://www.houseplans.ninja/plan-collections/seth-m-nelson-collection): a unique blend of contemporary and traditional southern styles. Open floor plans, an abundance of windows, and a mix of materials come together to create innovative designs that are sure to impress. Each of these designs can be modified to your individual tastes allowing you to have the contemporary home of your dreams. Designer Seth M. Nelson

A large number of individuals believe that if they own a home, it is going to be the greatest investment they could ever have. Although it is true, majority don’t know there is a key element that can increase the value of any home. The house plans play an important role in determining the life of a home. The foundation, structure and beauty of a home depend on the creation and assumption of house plan. So it is really important to pay close attention in designing the house plan. The following ar

We have them! www.nelsondesigngroup.com has more than 1200 house plans in almost every size and style you can imagine. There are so many things to consider when you begin your home plan search so let us help you on the front end keeping the process affordable for you. Be sure that you are have permission from the original plan designer to use a floorplan no matter where you find it. We want you to have a great experience and build your new home within the Federal Copyright guidelines. See a fe

Spring is the time of year when things begin anew. Flowers bloom, animals are born, new life is shown all around us. Spring cleaning can lead you to thinking of beginning anew, too. Maybe it’s time your decor took on a fresh new look. You don’t have to build a whole new home to have one that looks new. Maybe you built (or bought) the home several years ago...when you did, you loved the design. However, now...not so much. So, if you are considering a large project such as a remodel or even a smal

Nelson Design Group is a nationally published firm. If you have visited several other sites, chances are you have come across one of our home plans at some point. Our founder, and award winning designer, Michael E. Nelson, creates new designs quite often. He also does custom design work. So, you don’t see a plan that suits your needs? No problem! We will modify our plans for you or even start from scratch to create a custom plan! So how is he able to create such beautiful home designs? Well, th

Spring is the time of year we all are chomping at the bit to get outdoors again. Fresh (warmer!) air, sunshine, and flowers blooming beckon us outdoors. Unfortunately, we don’t always like what we see when we do finally get outside. Winter wrecks our beautiful lawn and flowers. Plants die from the bitter cold. So, sadly your lawn may be a bit drab to start the spring. Finding a place to turn for help can sometimes be a daunting task. However, chances are your local landscape provider would lov