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Since 2015, Courtney has been bringing her passion for home design and architecture to her many articles for Houseplans (along with Eplans, Dream Home Source, Builder House Plans, and more). She loves poring through the latest house plans to provide inspiration to those considering building their dream home. A resident of Austin, Texas, she especially enjoys contemporary designs and cool tiny homes.

Articles by Courtney Pittman

2026 Must-Have Mid-Century Modern Plans

March 13, 2026

These 2026 mid-century modern plans bring contemporary nostalgia to life.

The Trend Toward Smaller Homes: What the Data Shows for 2026

March 5, 2026

Discover why small house plans are gaining popularity in 2026.

Modern Farmhouse vs. Contemporary Design: What's the Difference and Which One is Right for You?

January 26, 2026

See which design style is right for you.

Hidden Pantry Floor Plans

January 9, 2026

Enjoy the style and convenience of hidden pantry floor plans.

The Top 10 House Plan Trends for 2026

January 8, 2026

Discover what's shaping home design in 2026.

When to Buy a Stock House Plan vs Hire a Custom Designer

December 22, 2025

Learn all about stock house plans and custom designs.

Building on the Cheap: Affordable House Plans of 2026

December 11, 2025

Save on building costs with these economical and easy to build house plans.

40' x 60' Shop House Plans

September 11, 2025

40 x 60 shop house plans hit the sweet spot with flexible touches.

Modern Victorian House Plans

August 25, 2025

Tradition gets updated in these unique, fun designs.

40' x 40' House Designs

August 24, 2025

Small house plans can showcase stunning style, as these prove.

How Much Does it Cost to Build a House in Florida?

July 10, 2025

Discover home building costs in Florida.

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 2,000 Sq. Ft. House?

July 3, 2025

Find out how much it costs to build a 2,000 sq. ft. house.

How to Build a House: Where to Start

July 2, 2025

Start your building journey with this overview of the process.

2 Car Garages with Lofts: Get Parking and Living Space

June 23, 2025

Discover flexibility with 2 car garages with lofts.

Building on the Cheap: Affordable House Plans of 2025

February 26, 2025

Save on building costs with these economical and easy to build house plans.

30 x 20 Floor Plans with Two Bedrooms for Building a House

January 15, 2025

These compact designs present flexible floor plans.

800 Sq. Ft. ADU Floor Plans

December 3, 2024

Make the most of space with 800 sq. ft. ADU floor plans.

RV Garage Plans with Living Quarters

October 4, 2024

RV garage with living quarters plans offer extra storage and convenience.

60 x 40 Barndominium Floor Plans

August 23, 2024

Storage is easy with these 60 x 40 barndominium floor plans.

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Barndominium with Garage Floor Pans

August 5, 2024

Check out 2 bedroom 2 bath barndominium with garage floor plans.

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