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Featured Floor Plan: Massachusetts

                            This custom two story home is located in north central Massachusetts. At almost 3,000 SQ FT, this floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, a very large living space, a study                                      

Floor Plan Friday: The Heritage Oaks

Today's featured floor plan is a two story Colonial style home. The Heritage Oaks floor plan is two stories, and in 1,926 SQ FT there are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a large family/living space area, a breakfast snack bar and a two car garage (square footage does not include garage). The Heritage Oaks 1,926 SQ FT

25 Light-Flooded Rooms with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

When a home has a spectacular view—whether of a forest, beach, or city skyline—floor-to-ceiling windows are a must. The glass expanse often stretches not just vertically but horizontally, making it feel as though you are living alfresco.  https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/floor-to-ceiling-windows-slideshow/all Then there's the  abundant light  these windows let in; the kitchen is bright and cheery in the morning, while the living room glows as the sun sets. Here , we gathered some of the most beautiful spaces featuring floor-to-ceiling windows in the  AD  archives. Read on to see them all.

5 Timber Frame Farmhouse Kitchens

The kitchen. It’s the hottest room in the house, so it deserves your full attention. Use our gallery of gorgeous timber frame farmhouse kitchens, as well as our helpful hints, to create the perfect design for your home. Enjoy all of these gorgeous timber-framed kitchens  here !

One-Story vs. Two-Story Home: Which Is Better?

When picking out a home plan this question may cross your mind. With pros and cons for both, how do you decide? realtor.com has taken the complexity out of it for you, and weighed in on important and often forgotten pros as well as cons for both. Read their list here .  https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/one-story-vs-two-story-home-which-is-better/

Floor Plan Spotlight: The Macfarlan

The  Macfarlan   is perfect for those who desire a two story home just over 2,000 Sq ft. Keep in mind that all Hamilton's homes are customizable, so you can tweak the design to fit your family's needs. The Macfarlan floor plan is fitting for families as it includes three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a three car garage, to highlight some of it's features.

Friday's Featured Floor Plan: Peyton

PEYTON 1,879 SQ FT The Peyton floor plan is certainly an elaborate 1,800 SQ FT including 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, and a powder room downstairs. This craftsman style home is perfect for families that desire a cozy space with a cottage-like feel.      

Friday's Featured Floor Plan: The Gadsen

The Gadsen   2,054 SQ FT The Gadsen is a two story, cape style home that is a just a little over 2,000 SQ FT. This home features three bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. In addition, the home contains custom features such as a skylight, built in window seats, a den and raised ceilings in the master bedroom. First Floor Second Floor

Benefits of a Two Story Home

Similar to a one story home, a two story has pros and cons; however, many of these positive and negative elements are very dependent on your own personal preferences. Age, family dynamic, income, location, and more need to be taken into account when making this kind of decision.To get your mind thinking in that direction, consider some of the benefits to owning a two story house versus a single story house. #1   Price  - Some of the most expensive elements of a home (foundation, rafters) can be averaged over a larger square footage on a smaller footprint, so the price per square foot on a two story home often goes down, making it a cheaper option in many cases. #2 Fuel efficiency  - Generally energy costs drop with a two story house. This is because less outdoor walls and roof areas are exposed to weather. Also, heat rises, so if you put bedrooms upstairs, you won't need to crank the heat as high in the winter. #3 Plumbing  - Two story homes are ...

Building Destination: Western New York

Take a sneak peak at this two story home located in Western New York state. The home is just under 2,900 sq ft, and it includes three bedrooms and three baths. This home includes a study, large walk in closets, and a large pantry space in the kitchen. FIRST FLOOR                                          SECOND FLOOR 

Building Destination: Eastern New York

We are excited to share with you this two-story home located in eastern New York state. The home owners have decided to expand their home by adding on a 942 sq ft addition on the second floor. Combined with the first floor's 970 sq ft, this house tops out just over 1,900 sq ft. The addition will include 3 bedrooms, two baths, and a master closet.