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Bathroom Trends | Spa-like Bathrooms

Posted on October 30, 2019 by - Interior Design

Bring a Sense of Luxury to any Bathroom

Luxurious, spa-like bathrooms are growing in popularity and are the perfect space in which to add a touch of elegance. Incorporating elements such as tiled floors, decorative backsplashes, multiple showerheads and freestanding tubs along with fixtures in luxe finishes like polished stainless steel, matte black stainless and champagne can elevate the look of any bathroom space and create a welcoming retreat. Check out some popular bathroom trends! 

Master bathroom of The Clearlake house plan 1272.

Linear drains are particularly well suited to more modern bathrooms, including curbless, open plan showers. Not only are these sleek, clean-lined drains aesthetically appealing – creating a seamless, contemporary look – but they are also versatile since they can be located almost anywhere within the shower area. 

Designing a Fall-Proof Home for Aging-in-Place

Posted on June 19, 2019 by - House Plans

Falls rank among the top worries that older adults face in daily life, and not without reason. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults, and adults who are injured in a fall may never regain the level of functioning they had before falling.

The best response to a fear of falling isn’t avoiding activities that pose a risk, however. Rather than limiting themselves, seniors should design home plans that minimize fall risk so they can enjoy maximum independence as they age.

Front rendering of The Griffin house plan 535. This is a Fall-proof home.

Donald Gardner Video Tutorials

Posted on May 30, 2019 by - House Plans

Learn more about our website and the features and tools that are available through our video tutorials!

We’ve created some video tutorials to help you navigate our website. With 1100+ home plans on our website, it can be difficult to narrow your search down to just one design. When you create a myDAG account, you can save your favorite plans while you’re browsing our website to easily access at a later time. If you are trying to decide between two or more home plans, our “Compare” feature is a helpful tool that lets you view renderings and floor plans side-by-side. You can also download “Preview Packages” that will include front, rear, and side elevations and the floor plans for a particular design. Learn more about these and other helpful tools in the video tutorials below!

1. Getting Started – How to create a myDAG account

2. How to use myDAG Tools & Features

(Click on the tool bar at the top of the video to select which video you would like to watch. Or just click to play the first video and it will automatically continue to the second video.)

Contact us if you have other questions about the features of our website or about a particular house plan. We are happy to help!

Find your dream home at www.dongardner.com

Home Plan 1528 | Now Available

Posted on May 21, 2019 by - House Plans

The Sloan home plan 1528 is now available!

The Sloan house plan from Donald A. Gardner Architects is overflowing with curb-appeal, from the decorative wooden trusses adorning the gables to the metal roof accents. A country front porch greets guests and provides ample space for rocking chairs or a porch swing.

Front rendering of The Sloan home plan 1528.

See all the details of The Sloan home plan 1528 on our website!