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With a first floor bedroom and sitting room suite, this house would be convenient for visiting in-laws or parents. The master bedroom is upstairs, along with two more bedrooms. A conventionally built laundry and pantry connects the kitchen with the garage. In the living room windows provide daylight views and the stone fireplace evening warmth. The house has a cottage look thanks to the combination of low maintenance shingles and clapboards.

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This expanded version of the Tisbury 2000 has been flipped from left to right. Both the master bathroom and kitchen are larger, and there is an additional conventionally built sewing room with laundry facilities. The zero-clearance fireplace saves both money and space, and there is a full loft upstairs instead of an open entry. Clapboards on the exterior have a more finished look than the Tisbury's board and batten siding.

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This house, with its expanded floor plan and Douglas fir framing, is perfect for today's casual living. The master suite on the first floor includes a five-fixture bath, walk-in closet, and a sitting area. A breakfast room off the kitchen is for family use, with the dining room for formal entertaining. The first floor family room includes a media center, and two more bedrooms and baths are upstairs, along with an office overlooking the great room.

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This is a more traditional design, with four bedrooms and an attached two-car garage. The eastern white pine framing has a complete second floor, so there is a lot of usable space for a compact footprint. An unusual feature is the open central kitchen between the living and dining rooms, allowing one to cook and also participate in family activities. On the second floor an extra bathroom could replace the office.

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This house was designed for ski country. The mudroom has a bench and built-in storage, and the laundry is right off the kitchen. The cathedral great room has a fireplace and connects with the dining area. A private master bedroom suite with his and hers closets is on the right. Upstairs are three more children's bedrooms, plus an oversized loft/play area with a door leading to the second floor of the garage.

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With its 'French Country' look this home has an open living-kitchen-dining area exposing the beautiful eastern white pine frame. A conventionally built sunporch shares a small gas fireplace with the dining area and there is a "tucked-away room" next to the first floor master bedroom suite. A unique art studio is located above the garage, which is accompanied on the second floor by two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the great room and sharing its views.

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Douglas fir custom trusses span the open living and dining rooms, giving this house plenty of space for a large or extended family. A covered porch protects the entry, and a second porch on the back gives views in two directions. Three additional bedrooms are upstairs, and there is the potential for expansion in the basement. The elevator and studio over the garage, accessible from the house, are special features.

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This house features an expansive deck on three sides, and country farmhouse look on the exterior. There is a full bath on the open first floor, which has a large kitchen with a center island. The dining room is separate, and there are three bedrooms upstairs with two additional baths. The master bedroom over the three car garage is very generous, with sitting area and an oversized bath.

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This house was designed for oceanfront living, with an attached garage for both car and boat storage. The first floor has both a traditional fireplace and a wood stove, and the library room has a full bath and could serve as a spare bedroom. The second floor has two additional bedrooms with full baths, and the master bath has room for a custom spa.

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Designed for the wide spaces of the West, this plan has a very open floor plan. The master suite is spacious, but private, with its own deck off the bath. Board and batten siding and stone accents show its heritage, but could easily be changed for a more formal look. The walkout basement has a family room, plus three bedrooms.

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A "hybrid" house, this design has a timber-framed wing with family-sized kitchen, dining area and a cathedral great room on the first floor, plus a loft and guest bedroom on the second. The remainder of the house is conventionally framed, for a total of three bedrooms and two and one-half baths. The walkout basement level provides plenty of room for additional bedrooms and a family room.

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Inspired by Maine's coastal architecture, this house has a shingled exterior with custom porthole shutters. Five different doors lead onto porches on three sides. The kitchen is oversized with lots of counter space and walk-in pantry. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a full bath and a loft overlooking the living room. This house combines a compact plan with generous outdoor living spaces for enjoying seaside living.

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Small and compact, this house combines shingles and clapboards for an informal cottage look. Suitable for a small site or tight budget, there are two bedrooms and one and one-half baths. Both the family and living rooms have cathedral ceilings, making them light-filled and more inviting. A small house with some large spaces, this house would be fine vacation home, and with the right site could easily have a walkout basement for additional living space.

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This California house features a contemporary design with a modified prow shape and the wide-open floor plan so popular in the west. The oversized great room has sliding doors leading out to a large, low deck. The master bedroom is private with two walk-in closets and a custom bath. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, loft, and a shared bath. Having doors on both sides provides easy access to the four-car garage.

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The open foyer leads under a bridge to a cathedral great room, with an expansive window wall facing the view. The kitchen and dining areas are open for more views, and there is a large screened-in porch for outdoor living. The master bedroom has its own deck, plus an oversized bath and a walk-in closet. A sitting/office area in the loft, which also shares the view, complements two additional bedrooms upstairs.

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This contemporary design has Andersen casements with Prairie grilles. The great room has a window wall to take advantage views, plus a masonry fireplace for nighttime focus. The master bedroom has its own screened-in porch and a deck, plus an oversized bath with five fixtures. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a full bath, and a loft, which overlooks both the entry and the great room. A walkout basement is suitable for more bedrooms and a home theater.

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This traditional house has a porch protecting the entry, and a full bath instead of a lavatory on the first floor. The conventionally built family room is large enough for a pool table. Timber framing is featured in the cathedral living room, which has a large fireplace. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two baths, with an open loft/office area overlooking the dining room. The walkout basement provides space for bedrooms and family room or home theater.

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This expansive home was designed for a southern climate, with cathedral space over both the great room and the master bedroom. Windows and decks open the back, and there is an observation tower for the best possible views. The basement level includes a second master bedroom suite, plus two bedrooms and a bath, making the house suitable for two generations. The combination of stone and shingles makes this the perfect lakeside family getaway.

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This shows how dramatically a timber frame addition can improve an existing house. The mudroom includes a laundry, and there is a large pantry off the kitchen. Upstairs is a master bedroom suite, plus two more bedrooms with a shared bath. There is a covered entry porch and shingled exterior.

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This home features a dramatic great room with Douglas fir hammer beam trusses, leading the eye to a grand wall of glass. The dining room, kitchen and a sunroom are located to the right of the great room and to the left is the master bedroom suite. There is a second floor loft above the master bedroom suite and a separate staircase on the opposite side of the home leads up to a guest bedroom and bath. The second floor space can be easily modified to connect the two sides and create extra bedrooms.

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