Meet some of the finalists for the 2015 Houseplans.com Design Awards -- the Howies. These plans -- in categories ranging from Traditional to Modern and Outdoor Living to Energy-Efficient -- offer a wide range of ideas to steal for your own home, including a two-tiered, covered lanai with an outdoor fireplace; a bath house with that can double as a guest suite; and kitchens with multipurpose islands and walk-in pantries.
Medium-Size Traditional (1,500 to 2,999 sq. ft.)
Plan 443-14
4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms; great room with master suite on the ground floor and ample porches.
Medium-size Modern (1,500 to 2,999 sq. ft.)
Plan 892-8
2 bedroom 2 bath with a central courtyard between the wings.
Kitchen
Plan 132-226
Large food prep and buffet island along with ample counter space on both sides of the range.
Bath
Plan 889-3
A unique little bathhouse that can double as a guest house thanks to the inclusion of a bunk room.
Outdoor Living
Plan 120-188
This design sports a covered poolside lanai with an outdoor fireplace, eating bar, and TV for resort-like living.
Energy Efficient
Plan 454-13
2 bedroom 2 bath Craftsman bungalow built with structural insulated panels (SIPs) for extra efficiency.
To browse more Howie finalists click on the appropriate link below:
Large Traditional
Medium Traditional
Small Traditional
Large Modern
Medium Modern
Small Modern
Kitchen
Bath
Outdoor Living
Energy Efficient
Medium-Size Traditional (1,500 to 2,999 sq. ft.)
Plan 443-14
4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms; great room with master suite on the ground floor and ample porches.
Medium-size Modern (1,500 to 2,999 sq. ft.)
Plan 892-8
2 bedroom 2 bath with a central courtyard between the wings.
Kitchen
Plan 132-226
Large food prep and buffet island along with ample counter space on both sides of the range.
Bath
Plan 889-3
A unique little bathhouse that can double as a guest house thanks to the inclusion of a bunk room.
Outdoor Living
Plan 120-188
This design sports a covered poolside lanai with an outdoor fireplace, eating bar, and TV for resort-like living.
Energy Efficient
Plan 454-13
2 bedroom 2 bath Craftsman bungalow built with structural insulated panels (SIPs) for extra efficiency.
To browse more Howie finalists click on the appropriate link below:
Large Traditional
Medium Traditional
Small Traditional
Large Modern
Medium Modern
Small Modern
Kitchen
Bath
Outdoor Living
Energy Efficient
