Offers readers the best-selling designs from leading architects and designers. Gorgeous full-color photos allow readers to experience homes actually built from the designs, plus some interiors. Virtually every home style is offered including farmhouses, country cottages, contemporarie, luxury estates, vacation retreats, and regional specialties. In addition to these designs, you'll find practical tips and advice on everything from selecting a site and hiring a contractor to adding such finishing touches as trimwork and landscaping.