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Modern Plans by Coates Design, Inc.

Modern Plans by Coates Design, Inc.

Matthew Coates is a Houseplans.com Signature Architect whose innovative contemporary designs celebrate nature and sustainability.

Houses for Infill Lots

Houses for Infill Lots

Practical, neighborly solutions for maximizing space on tight sites.

Craftsman Kitchens for Today

Craftsman Kitchens for Today

Pointers for making a contemporary Craftsman style kitchen.

Planning for Change

Planning for Change

See how this design accomodates changing lifestyles...Time for a teen suite or a "snoritorium"?! Ideas to help you think about how your new home might adapt to growing children or aging in place.

Design Chat: Francois Levy

Design Chat: Francois Levy

Architect Francois Levy offers tips for energy-savvy home building.

Apartment Life

Apartment Life

Boyce explains why building small apartment buildings makes sense.

Ranch House Revival in the Wall Street Journal

Ranch House Revival in the Wall Street Journal

A recent Wall Street Journal article reports on how architects and homeowners are reinventing the low-slung ranch house with high ceilings and luxury amenities.

Ready for the Sharing Economy?

Ready for the Sharing Economy?

How planning for the sharing economy can give your new home flexibility as needs change.

Plans with Office/Flex Rooms

Plans with Office/Flex Rooms

Flexible designs include spaces that can work as home offices and/or guest suites. Here's a sampling.

In Praise of Pergolas

In Praise of Pergolas

The trellised outdoor space often identified with sun-splashed Italian villas and Craftsman bungalows is making a comeback.

New Inside-Out Ranch House

New Inside-Out Ranch House

The latest plan by Nicholas Lee is organized around what he calls an "Inside-Out Room," with roots in Mid-Century Modern home design.

Best Selling Plan Features

Best Selling Plan Features

From BBQ porches to Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, here are the top selling plan features.

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