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2009-06-19T16:03:00.001-05:00

House Plans - Home Plans = DesignHouse - Southern House plans - Mississippi

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Our newest house plan - The Devore - a Craftsman Beauty

2009-06-11T16:35:00.002-05:00

Just added our newest plan - The Devore - to our site... a beautiful Craftsman style home - with pictures. The client was so wonderful to share their home, through pictures - I named it after them... MORE pictures coming soon!
http://tinyurl.com/lu8gf8

Beautiful small country House Plan

2009-06-08T21:01:00.003-05:00

Big family style on a small budget.

Welcome home to a covered front porch that would be the perfect place to relax after a long day. The large Great Room shares a snack bar with an open Kitchen/Dining Area. The Laundry Room is just steps away from the Kitchen and Bath 2 for easy clean-up. Bath 2 has dual sinks and lots of storage built-in. The Master Bedroom has a private bath with large jetted tub and shower. Dual sinks and an extra large linen cabinet give tons of needed storage. The Master Bedroom has a huge walk-in closet with plenty of storage space.Bedrooms 2 - 3 and 4 are very nice sized and have lots of storage as well.This cute "large living" little home is perfect for growing families that need the room without spending a lot of money to get there.

Energy efficient windows for your new home.

2009-06-03T17:23:00.004-05:00

Did you know that Casement style windows are some of the most energy efficient windows you can install in your new home? The look goes well with popular european, french and classic style homes. Choosing windows designed with tinted glass can fight heat and keep the sunlight from fading your furnishing. Argon gas between double panes of glass further enhance their savings.

One of the worst windows, energy wise, is Jalousie style windows. A Jalousie window consists of parallel glass set in a frame. The louvers are locked together onto a track, so that they may be tilted open and shut in unison, to control airflow through the window. This style of window is very hard to keep air and water from leaking into or out of this unit.

How many sets of house plans do I need ?

2009-06-01T10:42:00.004-05:00

How many sets of house plans do I need to order?

The answer depends on where you are building.

1. First talk with your contractor and see how many sets he will need for each trade....framers, foundation, electrician, etc.

2. If you are borrowing money, consult your bank to see how many they will need. They normally will keep one or two sets for their records... just to make sure you are spending their money where you said you would, like the house and not a cruise.

3. Call your local building code department and see how many sets they will require. They usually require at least one or more sets.

4. If you are building in an area that has a homeowner association, they will require a set to review as well. They may or may not return them to you after the review, so double check this.

Do not order one set thinking that will be enough (can't they all share) or that you can have copies made. It is against the law to have copies made of house plans unless you have ordered a reproducible set or have written permission from the designer/architect to do so. Honestly it is cheaper for you to order more plans than to try and have copies made.

Last but not least - YOU want to have a set of plans for YOUR records.

The Laura-Lee

2009-05-22T19:45:00.002-05:00

What a cute little plan - perfect for a narrow lot.
A large Great Room is home to a gas fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets with windows above. The Great Room has easy access to the Kitchen/Dining Area through an arched opening.

The Kitchen/Dining area has lots of storage and a walk-in pantry. A built-in storage bench can be found in the rear hall, the perfect spot for taking off your shoes, after a long day.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a compartment style bath with easy access for guests also. A large Linen closet is located in this area for extra storage.

The Master Bedeoom is located for extra privacy. French doors lead out onto the rear covered porch. The Master Bath is within easy access of a large walk-in closet.

Two porches give you options and welcome you home at the end of a long day.

Cute Little cottage

2009-04-23T21:51:00.000-05:00

Looking for a small home plan for a vacation getaway? We've got it right here... http://tinyurl.com/cxlq3l - 864 sq.ft. of cuteness.

DesignHouse is on Twitter.com

2009-04-18T00:52:00.002-05:00

DesignHouse can now be found on Twitter... check it out.

DesignHouse on Twitter

DesignHouse Inc of Wiggins, MS - wins award at the International Builders Show.

2009-02-19T11:20:00.003-06:00

On January 14th, 2009 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada - DesignHouse Inc. was awarded the "Fastest Growing Designer" award by Hanley Wood, one of the nations leading house plan publishers. This award is based on the fastest growing sales out of all designers that Hanley Wood markets.

The award was given at the 2009 Hanley Wood "Top 25 Stock Home Plan Designers" banquet, and was DesignHouse's first time to win this particular award with Hanley Wood.

DesignHouse primarily designs house plans (http://www.design-house.com) in the 800-3500 sq.ft heated area range. " We try and give the clients the most liveable house we can, using space and style to suit the clients needs" states designer and President of DesignHouse Inc - Debra Taylor Purvis, AIBD " This award is a great honor and I look forward to working with Hanley Wood for many years to come."

About Hanley Wood, LLC:

Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media and information company serving housing and construction. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.

Hanleywood award

2009-02-12T12:16:00.002-06:00

DesignHouse Inc has won the "Fastest Growing Designer" award from Hanley Wood Publishing.

Holiday wishes from DesignHouse

2008-11-17T11:50:00.004-06:00

DesignHouse would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving... we don't have many days left. Time is really flying by!

We would love for you to visit us atDesignHouse Let us know you stopped by and if we can help you find the perfect plan we will be happy to... at NO charge to you. Of course the house plans cost but our help is FREE! :-)

Thanks and have a GREAT week everyone!

The DesignHouse family.

Need help finding the perfect plan ? We want to help you...

2008-10-31T14:24:00.000-05:00

Can't find a plan

If you can't find the perfect plan, please let us know and we will be happy to search for you!

Please provide the following information:

1. Heated Square footage you would like.
2. Number of bedrooms and baths
3. Number of floors (1, 1 1/2, or two)
4. Styles you like (formal, Country, Southern, etc)
5. Do you entertain family and friends alot?
6. Do you need a home office?
7. Do you want a Split bedroom layout? or do you want all the bedrooms together?

Anything else that is important to you will help us narrow down the plans.

We will do a plan search and email you what we find.

Best Wishes,
The DesignHouse Family

Computers and House plans

2008-10-16T17:29:00.004-05:00

Well it happened again... my computer crashed... Second time this year. It is a shame we depend upon them so much, but we do. I'm grateful to the Lord for getting me back up and running not to mention Scott the computer guy!

If you are looking for a house plan and can't find the perfect one, please email us and we will be glad to help you.

Thanks and have a GREAT day.

debra

New TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) on DesignHouse

2008-09-30T12:13:00.001-05:00

We have added a NEW TND plan to our site!

The Summersdale - DP-1375WP

This four bedroom - 2.5 baths - 2 story beauty is just waiting for you. A two story Great Room is highlighted with a gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry and columns. The Master Bedroom is on the first floor for easy access... for more information... click on the plan number above.

Enjoy..

www.Design-House.com
"We're turning dreams into reality everyday!"

DesignHouse plans on YouTube

2008-08-19T17:31:00.001-05:00

DesignHouse Inc house plans located at www.design-house.com has opened a Youtube area to display pictures of some of our homes. We invite you to visit by clicking here. We will be posting new videos as they become available.

South Mississippi designer wins national award.

2008-08-18T11:01:00.001-05:00

The American Institute of Building Design and Hanley Wood Publishing have announced the winners of the American Residential Design Awards. The awards ceremony took place on July 26, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Debra Purvis, AIBD - DesignHouse Inc. located in Wiggins, Mississippi won second in the 2,500 sq ft and under category. This national competition included judges and entries from around the country. The award winning plan is a TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) with a classic exterior that features a modern floor plan.

National publications, websites and plans publishers eagerly await the opportunity to expose this year's winning entries to the American consumers. This design will be featured in future issues of a Hanley Woods' publications and on the DesignHouse Inc. company site - www.Design-House.com

DesignHouse Inc was founded in 1991 by Debra Purvis and focuses on creating new designs to fullfill the needs of our clients, nationwide.

In 1976 Michael J. Hanley and Michael M. Wood founded Hanley-Wood, Inc. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., the company began as a custom publisher and has grown to a media company with revenues of $180 million

DesignHouse puts emphasis on service

2008-04-17T11:36:00.001-05:00

By ROYCE ARMSTRONG

WIGGINS - A Wiggins home designer has won national acclaim by listening to customers and keeping abreast of building trends, the company president said.

"We offer personal service to help people find the perfect house plans," said Debra Purvis, founder and president of DesignHouse Inc. "We do make changes to our own plans. Women are fewer in this industry, but I believe it helps us design better homes."

DesignHouse recently was named runner-up for the Most Marketable Designer - Builder Sales award presented by Hanley Wood, a business-to-business media and information company.

"The house plan industry is very competitive," Purvis said. "Our challenge is to do the very best we can to provide plans our clients are looking for."

Purvis, who primarily designs country, traditional and Southern style home plans, said one of the hottest trends now is Traditional Neighborhood Design.

"We are developing more TND style plans," Purvis said. "The style makes people feel warm and comfortable... like grandmas' house but with the modern floor plans of today."

Purvis said that in one form or another, her entire family is involved in the industry. Her husband is a real estate broker and her daughter will be a junior at the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall, studying interior design.

She said her company's continued success will come through "listening to our clients' wants and needs.

"And looking to the Lord for the direction in our future. He has opened lots of doors for us."

Originally published April 13, 2008 in The Hattiesburg American

2008-02-28T14:59:00.002-06:00

Hanley Wood announced the 2008 home plan awards on Feb 15, 2008 at an awards banquet held at the Buena Vista Palace. These awards coincided with the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. These awards recognized 2007 performance.

Most Marketable Designer - Builder Sales

Designer portfolio which sells the best on the basis of a ratio of exposures to sales.

Runner-up DesignHouse, Inc. of Wiggins, MS

DesignHouse Inc was began in 1991 by Debra Taylor Purvis of Wiggins, MS and is marketed around the country by several publishers as well as their own site. www.Design-House.com

This is the first year DesignHouse Inc. has been marketed by Hanley Wood. Hanley Wood with headquarters in Washington, D.C. is a media company with revenues of $180 Million.

DesignHouse House plans has a birthday and you get a present

2008-02-26T21:43:00.005-06:00

It's our Birthday!

Design-House.com has been online since 1996.

DesignHouse Inc has been offering beautiful home plans since 1991.

Debra Purvis has been designing beautiful house plans since (yikes) 1980!

We want to celebrate by offering you FREE UPS or FEDEX Ground shipping

until March 15, 2008 on any plan that starts with DP.

Mention this when you order to get your free ground shipping today!

The DesignHouse Family

Can't find a plan

2008-02-21T16:10:00.000-06:00

If you can't find the perfect plan, please let us know and we will be happy to search for you!

Please provide the following information:

1. Heated Square footage you would like.

2. Number of bedrooms and baths

3. Number of floors (1, 1 1/2, or two)

4. Styles you like (formal, Country, Southern, etc)

5. Do you entertain family and friends alot?

6. Do you need a home office?

7. Do you want a Split bedroom layout? or do you want all the bedrooms together?

Anything else that is important to you will help us narrow down the plans.

We will do a plan search and email you what we find.

Best Wishes,

The DesignHouse Family

Cute Craftsman House Plans! New at DesignHouse

2008-02-16T20:32:00.005-06:00

Announcing TWO brand NEW house plans from DesignHouse Inc....

These cuties are small to save you $$$ but LONG on style.

DP-1080

DP-1263

1080 - has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths - 1073 sq.ft heated area - Great for a narrow lot
This plan has LOTS of style with a covered front porch, large Great Room, Kitchen/Dining Room combo.

1263 - has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - 1327 sq.ft heated area - with the option of Two walk-in closets for the master bedroom and private master bath OR One walk-in closet with a Luxury master bath! Both options come with the plan... YOU decide what you want.

Is the Craftsman style house plan not for you? We have over 4,000 more plans for you to view.
Just visit us today - DesignHouse Your HousePlanStore.com

Don't have time to look? Just email us and let us know everything you are looking for in a plan, we will be happy to search for you... free!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Debra

Let us do a house plan search for you... at no charge!

2007-11-19T16:50:00.000-06:00

We want to help you find the perfect house plans for FREE!

Email us at PlanSearch@design-house.com and we will do a plan search just for you.

Please give us as much information as possible.

Square footage?

# bedrooms

# baths

# stories

styles you like, etc.

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Also - Get $20 off any DP house plan for the rest of the year!

Debra

DesignHouse - turning dreams
into reality, everyday.

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New Plan

2007-07-26T12:11:00.001-05:00

Just released!

DP-2204 a national award winning house plan! This plan won the 2007 House Plan Marketing Associations Creative Home Award.

Click on the name below to view the Loire...

The Loire

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

Width - 70'-0" x 70'-0" Deep

2197 Square Ft. Heated Area.

10'-0" ceilings located in these rooms

Dining

Great Room

Foyer

Kitchen

9'-0" ceilings in other rooms.

The Loire will welcome you home with rustic elegance for todays families. A ventless gas fireplace, french doors and columns highlight the Foyer and Great Room of this design. Built-in cabinetry give you storage for all your entertainment items.

The large open Kitchen is home to a walk-in pantry, island and angled wall ovens. This open Kitchen/Great Room design makes entertaining family and friends much more enjoyable, the chef of the house will never feel let out. A raised snack bar creates the perfect spot for a quick snack. You can also enjoy the view from your Breakfast Area, on those sunny mornings. The formal Dining Room has a large window and shares easy access to the Kitchen.

The Master Bedroom features a private covered porch accessed through french doors. An optional door for the Master Closet is shown and can replace the closet door in the bath, if desired. The Master Bath is a luxurious retreat with dual sinks, a corner whirlpool tub, large glass enclosed shower and a toilet compartment for privacy. The angles make this bath unique without adding a lot to the cost of the house.

The Laundry Room contains a front loading Washer and Dryer with a folding counter located above. Deep wall cabinets are located above the washer/dryer for even more storage.

The multi-purpose Mud Room contains built-in lockers with a bench for seating and drawers for storage. A built-in computer station is added to the room for your home office area or the children's homework. A Powder Room is located off the Mud Room for family and guests alike.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located for privacy. Each bedroom is nice sized and share a compartmented style bath. The bath gives plenty of room for getting ready in the mornings with dual sinks and lots of storage.

The Rear Covered Porch is home to an Outdoor Kitchen. This porch is so large your going to want to spend all your free time here.

The Three Car Garage is positioned to take the emphasis off its size. The Garage is "pushed back" to hide the true size and give privacy to the Master Bedroom. Using this arrangement also creates more private space behind the outdoor kitchen.

NEW plans have been added to DesignHouse Inc!

2007-06-05T17:24:00.000-05:00

New house plans have been added at DesignHouse Inc... www.design-house.com. Stop by and take a look... your perfect plan maybe a click away.

Have a great day.

debra

New plans

2007-04-09T15:31:00.000-05:00

We have added new plans to the DesignHouse Inc. site

Please take a look at what new plans have been added and let us know if we can help you find the perfect plans.

Thanks so much!