Before and after: Revitalizing former best-selling plans

Professional Builder’s House Review team demonstrates how to revitalize past bestsellers.

January 29, 2013

Hamilton Park

Rick Garza
RPGA Design Group, Inc.
rickgarza@rpgaarchitects.com
817.332.9477x206
www.rpgaarchitects.com

 

Villa Trinity (before plan)
First floor: 1,741 sf
Second floor: 1,383 sf
Porches: 83 sf
Garage: 518 sf

 

Hamilton Park (after plan)
First floor: 2,342 sf
Second floor: 1,323 sf
Porches: 335 sf
Garage: 703 sf

When clients come to us, they come with a dream of casual living, spacious master suites, and impressive curb appeal. We can offer this with the same best-selling floor plan by changing up a few design elements to make the plans feel as if they are a completely new home.
Flipping the plan horizontally is one of the easiest ways to change up a plan to give it a new feel.

For the curb appeal, we’ve changed up the Mediterranean style for a Tudor style by adding in brick and half timbered walls. A trend that is becoming more popular in today’s market is the desire for private office space located in close proximity to the master suite. Another trend is incorporating a game/TV room; it’s a convenient place for families to spend time together.

BEFORE

 

AFTER

A. Mediterranean style changed to a Tudor style
B. Private office space in master suite
C. Work area
D. Eat-in kitchen
E. Game or TV room
F. Terrace

 
 

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