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Multipaned windows, cultured stone veneer, and a nostalgic covered porch beckon people to enter this ranch house plan. Abundant natural light washes into vaulted entry and great room linked to large kitchen. Owners’ suite is quiet, well-isolated retreat with roomy walk-in closet and private bathroom with spa tub.
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When the Associated Designs staff tallied the results of our 2009 Home from the Heart Survey, it wasn’t surprising to find that families wanted to spend about $30,000 less than last year for about the same square footage. Money is tight, but dreaming hasn’t downsized.
Several months ago, Associated Designs asked our readers to choose the features and layout they envisioned in their ideal home. Readers like you from all over the United States and Canada took part in our 2009 Home from the Heart Survey. Now that the survey results have been tallied, we’re ready to share what we’ve learned. Taking it a step further, we’ve designed the Heartville, a home based on the survey results.
When it comes to exteriors, the ranch style home is nearly three times as popular as its closest competitor. About half want a one-story home between 1800 and 2600 square feet with a basement.
Across the board, people want more green building features, with advanced insulation topping the list. “Good insulation is very, very important,” noted a woman from Utah. More than 40% want heat pumps, water efficiency, energy efficient design, advanced framing and increased use of recycled materials.
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Ranch-style house plans are commonly one-story rectangular, U-shaped or L-shaped designs with built-in garage. You will find over 200 designs with a variety of sizes and exterior personalities to choose from. To see our ranch-style house plans click here.
