living the american dream

If you had to design your dream house, what would it look like?

FIRST - Begin sketching the ideal layout using pen and paper or digital means. Here are some websites you might try:

1. Floorplanner.com
2. Gliffy.com - press "floorplan" to get started
3. inspiration software (network applications)

SECOND - Create an inspiration board which showcases your dream house vision. You must include the following:

1. Screen shots of your house plan (2 D & 3D)
2. a view of a house interior you want to match your house's style (use the links below)
3. images of the interior features (lighting, furniture, color schemes)
4. images of the setting (where would this house be?)

THIRD - Print 3-5 examples of house exteriors you like. We will be using this image as a jumping off point for a drawing/painting so try and get clear views when possible.

Search these links to get an idea of the STYLE of house you like:

1. About.com House Style Guide
2. Realtor.com guide to house styles
3. Old House styles

Now that you know your favorite styles, search these sites for EXAMPLES of cool house images. Gather a minimum of 6 examples. The following sites are good starting points:

1. Amazing Plans Site
2. House Plan Gallery
3. Houseplans.com
4. coolhouseplans.com
5. ehouseplans.com
6. architectualdesigns.com
7. globalhouseplans.com
8. houseplans.net
9. southern living house plans
10. planhouse.com

... and many more!