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One of the most important decisions when designing a home is determining the layout. And, one of the most popular and functional layouts today is the open floor plan design.

Many of the homes built today feature an open floor plan, where the kitchen, living room, and dining areas are joined together without walls separating them. This approach offers numerous benefits, from allowing greater social interactions to improving accessibility and energy efficiency.

Let’s explore a couple of reasons why an open floor plan design could be the perfect layout for your next home.

When it comes to designing the perfect home, the charm and coziness of a cottage home stand out. Right in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, our custom-built homes are the definition of comfortable living. Let's explore our top three cottage floor plans, each uniquely crafted to cater to various tastes and lifestyles.

Craftsman-style homes make their occupants feel special and connected to their living space. The use of natural materials, the inviting green-view porch, the spacious open floor plan, the charming interiors, and the decorative finishes – all contribute to the undeniable aesthetic appeal of these homes. This combination of elements explains why craftsman style has remained beloved for over a century and continues to be one of the most popular home designs in the United States.

Spec home vs custom home - that is the question. What makes these two types of builds different and how do I know which one is best for me?

The short and simple answer: Custom homes are homes that are made from entirely scratch - using unique blueprints that are designed by a home builder. You get to customize to the "T". Spec homes, on the other hand, are a neat little term for a house that is pre-designed and pre-built, ready for a potential buyer to move in.

But there is more to this than this watered down response. How can you know which fit would be best for you? Let's dig into the specifics of specs and custom builds.

Open or closed off? That's the question many homeowners face when deciding between an open concept kitchen or a formal dining room. The choice may seem like a mere arrangement of walls and furniture, but it embodies a profound shift in how we envision and experience our living/dining/cooking spaces. 

A glance at your friends' home designs or a quick online search will reveal that neither design philosophy holds absolute superiority over the other. In fact, the ONLY determining factors are your personal style and unique needs. 

In this regard, this post lays out the differences between open concept floor plans and formal dining rooms, including the pros and cons of each design alternative.

Located near the beautiful Lake Lure, Bill’s Mountain is a Vista community with 800 acres of spectacular views of the NC Blue Ridge Mountains.

With convenient access to all of Western North Carolina’s treasures, this quiet mountain property was developed for those who appreciate the best that life has to offer.

So what makes this place the best? Besides the mountains, it’s your personalized home design, of course!

Having an open floor plan continues to be the desired layout for people shopping for homes in the housing market. Not only does an open-floor concept feel open and airy, but it gives the illusion of more square footage.

Only minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and just a short drive from Lake Lure, you'll find our community Vista at Blacksmith Run — an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

We are breaking down each floor plan that is offered in Blacksmith Run each month. 

Minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and only a short drive from Lake Lure is Vista at Blacksmith Run—an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

When you are searching for a new home, there are many questions that you need to ask yourself. What neighborhood do you want to live in? Do you want to build a custom home or buy a move-in ready home? Do you want a single story or two-story home?