When the temperature heats up we all want to head outside. Unfortunately, we can’t always enjoy the outdoors like we would want. Many different factors can come into play: allergies, insects that bite or sting, and even spring showers! So, let’s look at some home plans that allow you to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside your home! This can be accomplished in many different ways: screened porches, scenic windows, and even atriums! Our award winning designer, Michael E. Nelson, has a great

So you have picked out the perfect house plan. So who is going to build it? Some people will have already chosen a builder before choosing a plan. However, this is not the case for everyone. Maybe you love the plan, but haven’t found a builder in your area yet. Well, no worries! Nelson Design Group can help you out with home plan searches and builder searches, too! One special section of our website is designed to help you find the builder you need. After all, the plan won’t build itself, will

Click on one of our Corporate Partner logos scrolling by on the home page. It will take you directly to that partner’s site so you can learn more about how their products complement our designs. This week’s Corporate Partner spotlight is shining on Eldorado Stone. The exterior of your home creates curb appeal. A large majority of people choose a home that will give them the WOW factor both inside and out. You could have the most amazing layout and beautiful decor inside your home...however, if

Different fads take different industries by storm every year...or even every season...it seems. The housing industry is not immune to this process. The type of home that is receiving a lot of attention right now is a tiny house. This is where people downsize from these massive homes to sometimes as small as 100 square feet! And some have quite a few children to fit into these tiny spaces. Well, at Nelson Design Group, we don’t have anything quite that small. However, we do have little houses. F

Here at Nelson Design Group, we appreciate the genius that our designers bring to the table. That being said, we also appreciate the work of other designers and architects. So much so that we will NOT use their work. Why? Because it is theirs not ours. Just like you can’t start selling burgers using the McDonald’s logo without a license, you can’t build a designer’s plans without a license. This is a generally accepted way of working by most people in the industry. However, there’s always that

Let’s face it. We are all growing older. That is a fact of life that can’t be changed. There is no fountain of youth available to allow you to remain in your 20s or 30s forever. So, let’s embrace it and plan for it! One of the biggest booms in terms of births for the United States was after the Great Depression. This resulted in the baby boomers generation. Around 2011, the baby boomers started hitting retirement age. By the year 2020, the elderly population will be larger than ever. This gene

Have you checked out the different collections that Nelson Design Group offers? There are many different collections. Something for everyone. The collection I am going to introduce you to today is the Florida collection. (http://www.houseplans.ninja/collections/florida-collection). This collection is designed with 8 inch concrete walls. If you live in Florida (or any other coastal area)...you will appreciate that! When you live in a hurricane-prone location...you definitely want the extra prot

Nelson Design Group has various Corporate Partner logos scrolling across the screen on the home page. These partnerships are formed based on the product and how they complement NDG designs. Today’s spotlight is on Mastic Home Exteriors by PlyGem. When you are choosing a home plan, one thing you may already have in mind is the exterior of your home. In fact, chances are that this is what you thought of first...picturing your dream home often starts with the outside. So, you want the best possib

The search for a home plan can be an exciting and fulfilling experience if you first prioritize your needs with desires. As you begin your search, consider the features in a house that are most important to you - while keeping in mind your budget. Here are some suggestions on what to consider as you search for the perfect home plan. Today, most families have a more casual lifestyle and prefer a more relaxed, inviting atmosphere, so keep your particular lifestyle in mind. Open floor plans give t

The rainy season is upon us. For so many coastal areas, this also brings the threat of hurricanes. For the areas further inland, tornadoes often pop up with this season each year. So how do you keep your home standing in those high velocity winds? That is the question on so many minds. Nelson Design Group’s corporate partner, Build Block may have just the answer you are looking for. In fact, they had this to say: “BuildBlock has partnered with Nelson Design Group, a national home designer. Their

S. Taylor Nelson, Media Director at Nelson Design Group, has recently released the newest video: an introduction and welcome to the Nelson Design Group website. In the video, Taylor gives visitors information about the company. Nelson Design Group is a national home design firm with more home plan styles and sizes to choose from than any other published designer in the industry. NDG will also modify any existing designs to suit the customer’s needs. New designs are added to the website each wee

There are many different things that one must consider when building a new home. The biggest things that someone may think of first would be securing financing, buying a lot, and even choosing a home plan. There is something else to consider, though: the orientation of the sun and wind. Think about it...you will be living in the home you build for many years. This means you will experience all of the different seasons in your home. So, it is important to think about the orientation of your home

When you think of a southern style home what comes to mind? For me it’s the big glamorous home with the columns that looks as if Scarlett O’Hara is about to step out the door and greet you. Maybe for you it’s the traditional farmhouse complete with the rocking chairs on the front porch. Perhaps it’s the big wrap around porch that says southern to you. Whatever your preference...Nelson Design Group has a wide a variety of Southern style homes. Step back in time to Scarlett’s era with 606 Dogwood

Earlier this week, I talked about starter homes and downsizing. There are so many different home plans available for those just starting a family as well as those empty nesters. What if that doesn’t apply to you, though? Well, that means you are right there in the middle. House bursting at the seams yet? Time to move on from the starter home… When your house is full of kids or teenagers, life seems to go at a very fast pace. Before you know it, you have outgrown the starter home. So, if you are

There are often three different phases that we go through in our lives in terms of the size house we need. Two of these phases are starting our family and becoming just the two of us again. So, whether you are looking for a starter home or you are downsizing, Nelson Design Group has a variety of home plan options for you. The first phase of home buying that many encounter is finding a starter home. However, just because it is your starter home, it does not mean you will not be there for a few