Has anyone come accross a home design that is between 1,600 - 1,800 s.f. that they think is exceptionally well thought out and a great use of space? (other than the stock plans here)
If so could you post a pic or a link to it... tks.
Have you thought about something like this, a Bi-level
http://www.carterlumber.com/projects/home/twostory/homeplanstatesville.aspx
The basement is more useable but you don't have to do anything with it right away either
Some have just extended the 20x30 to 20 x 40 or whatever length they want- added a side room if necessary to get more space - then you are using a standard reasonable priced plan but getting the space you need also. Jimmy Cason extended his to 40' to have 1600 SF.
http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=1071.0
Extending is easy - widening is not. Adding a side room and or porch, mud room etc. is pretty easy also.