This ultra-contemporary hillside plan has some amazing details that add style to its appearance and comfort to its livability. Extensive fenestration on the exterior takes advantage of ambient light on the inside.

The upper level has a delightful entry foyer with stone columns, a bench and a niche. To the right is the open stairway to the lower level with a wall of windows on one side and a glass floor on the other. A wet bar connects the vaulted dining room to the professional-style kitchen (note the walk-in pantry). A vaulted nook with sliding doors to a patio is adjoining.

Step down into the vaulted great room, which also opens to the patio (note the outdoor grill and fireplace). A large, skylit laundry is close by. On the lower level you’ll find a game room with built-in entertainment center, three family bedrooms, another laundry area and a snack-bar area.

The lower-level patio area is reached from Bedroom 2 or the game room. Don’t miss the double garage with space for a shop.

(Photography by Bob Greenspan) CLICK ON ANY PHOTO to see the details for Plan AM-1410!

The outside is brought inside in this ultra-contemporary plan. Extensive fenestration on the exterior takes advantage of the ambient light on the inside. Natural elements such as wood and stacked stone allow this home to blend beautifully with its surroundings.

(Above) This outdoor living space has it all. An elegant stone wall houses all you’ll ever need for your next barbecue. Guests can gather around the fireplace while you prepare the meal on the stainless steel built-in grill, complete with a prep sink and mini fridge!

(Above) Nature continues both inside and outside this fabulous home. Here, guests can dine in contemporary elegance surrounded by rich wood and stacked stone accents while gazing out the large windows to the lovely gardens.

(Above) The focal point in this room is quite obvious. Natural beauty is found in the impressive stacked stone wall that not only serves as an artistic element, but also houses many practical items such as built in cabinets and a fireplace. Natural light illuminates the space and further enhances the ambiance.

(Above) This ultra contemporary kitchen is sleek in design but spares no amenities. A large breakfast bar also houses a sink, dishwasher, and cook top. Large cabinets placed in front of an enormous window create a sculptural effect while housing all of your dishes.

(Above) Earthy colors, a wood vanity, and sleek fixtures in this guest bathroom reiterate the natural contemporary style of the home.

(Above) Varying ceiling angles combined with a large wall that serves as a headboard and shelf conveys the ultimate modern elegance in this luxurious master bedroom. Sliding doors open onto a private viewing deck.

(Above) The serenity of nature flows into the master spa through large windows that flow with the angle of the ceiling. Sleek fixtures further communicate the modern style of the home.

(Above) This home is not only beautiful to look at, its kid friendly too! A magnificent playroom decorated with a beautiful wall mural allows children to travel to the furthest reaches of their imagination!

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With energy prices hitting all-time highs, energy-saving home designs are a hot topic for today’s home plan buyers.

Plan E-2107 is an example of an energy-efficient home that packages energy efficient technology with an appealing design. The designer of this home bases his energy-efficient designs on two criteria:

1. The home must have a maximum heat loss/gain of no more than 16 btuh per sq. ft. per hour of the thermal envelope. In plain terms, this means that it must be about twice as efficient as a standard home.

2. The home must have optimum value, which means it must cost the least to save the most.

Although there are many key elements that go into making a home a super energy saver, some of the most important elements are 2×6 exterior walls and insulated exterior doors and windows.

Plan E-2107 is designed with 2×6 exterior wall framing.

Click here to see more of Plan E-2107.

This same design is also offered in an alternate version that uses Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) for the wall framing—see Plan E-2113 for the ICF variation.

To see more plans by this designer, click here.

If the main-floor Great Room, gourmet kitchen and porch aren’t enough entertaining options, take your party to this home’s spacious family room on the lower floor, complete with a functional wet bar!

Plan LS-2925-HB has all the bells and whistles for great entertaining and family living. Outside, four columns and a lovely porch adorn the front of the home. Inside, welcome your family and friends in the roomy Great Room, which offers panoramic views and openness to a spacious gourment kitchen with a convenient center island. Serve your appetizers here, then move into the dining room, deck or porch for dinner, drinks or conversation.. When the guests are gone, you’ll sleep soundly in the amazing and private owner’s suite on the main floor. Ahh, the life!

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