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Reviews...perfect for the non-specialist general reader wanting ideas for designing and building their own dream house... has a great deal to offer... a perfect acquisition for personal, professional, academic, and community library shelves.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWhether you've always dreamed of building your own home, or can't find the right house from among the dozens you've toured, this collection of ultimate plans can help you achieve the home of your dreams. You could have an architect create a one-of-a-kind home for you, but the design services alone could end up costing up to 15 percent of the cost of construction--a hefty premium for any building project. Ultimate Book of Home Plans allows you to select from 730 of the most popular designs from the country's top architects and designers, for a fraction of the cost. More than 550 gorgeous, full-color photographs and 1,600 illustrations allow you to experience homes actually built from the designs, plus some interiors. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Get practical tips and advice on everything from selecting a site and hiring a contractor to adding finishing touches like trimwork and landscaping. Once you've selected your dream home, you can obtain easily customizable construction blueprints, cost estimates, materials lists, and CAD files., Creative Homeowner's lead title in this unique, new series, "The Ultimate Book of Home Plans" offers readers 600 of the best-selling designs from leading architects and designers. Over 300 gorgeous, full-color photographs allow readers to experience homes actually built from the designs. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to the designs, The Ultimate Book of Home Plans offers practical tips and advice on everything from selecting a site and hiring a contractor to adding such finishing touches as trimwork and landscaping., Select from 730 of the most popular home plans from the country's top architects and designers, with full color photos of the actual homes, floor plans, and design ideas. Virtually every home style is offered, including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporaries, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. Once you've selected your dream home, you can obtain easily customizable construction blueprints, cost estimates, materials lists, and CAD files., Select from 730 of the most popular home plans from the country's top architects and designers, with full color photos of the actual homes, floor plans, and design ideas.