DesignHouse puts emphasis on service

By ROYCE ARMSTRONG

WIGGINS - A Wiggins home designer has won national acclaim by listening to customers and keeping abreast of building trends, the company president said.

"We offer personal service to help people find the perfect house plans," said Debra Purvis, founder and president of DesignHouse Inc. "We do make changes to our own plans. Women are fewer in this industry, but I believe it helps us design better homes."


DesignHouse recently was named runner-up for the Most Marketable Designer - Builder Sales award presented by Hanley Wood, a business-to-business media and information company.

"The house plan industry is very competitive," Purvis said. "Our challenge is to do the very best we can to provide plans our clients are looking for."

Purvis, who primarily designs country, traditional and Southern style home plans, said one of the hottest trends now is Traditional Neighborhood Design.

"We are developing more TND style plans," Purvis said. "The style makes people feel warm and comfortable... like grandmas' house but with the modern floor plans of today."

Purvis said that in one form or another, her entire family is involved in the industry. Her husband is a real estate broker and her daughter will be a junior at the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall, studying interior design.

She said her company's continued success will come through "listening to our clients' wants and needs.

"And looking to the Lord for the direction in our future. He has opened lots of doors for us."



Originally published April 13, 2008 in The Hattiesburg American

Hanley Wood announced the 2008 home plan awards on Feb 15, 2008 at an awards banquet held at the Buena Vista Palace. These awards coincided with the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. These awards recognized 2007 performance.

Most Marketable Designer - Builder Sales

Designer portfolio which sells the best on the basis of a ratio of exposures to sales.

Runner-up DesignHouse, Inc. of Wiggins, MS

DesignHouse Inc was began in 1991 by Debra Taylor Purvis of Wiggins, MS and is marketed around the country by several publishers as well as their own site. www.Design-House.com

This is the first year DesignHouse Inc. has been marketed by Hanley Wood. Hanley Wood with headquarters in Washington, D.C. is a media company with revenues of $180 Million.

DesignHouse House plans has a birthday and you get a present

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Design-House.com has been online since 1996.

DesignHouse Inc has been offering beautiful home plans since 1991.

Debra Purvis has been designing beautiful house plans since (yikes) 1980!

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5. Do you entertain family and friends alot?

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7. Do you want a Split bedroom layout?  or do you want all the bedrooms together?

 

Anything else that is important to you will help us narrow down the plans.

 

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Cute Craftsman House Plans! New at DesignHouse

Announcing TWO brand NEW house plans from DesignHouse Inc....

These cuties are small to save you $$$ but LONG on style.

DP-1080

DP-1263

1080 - has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths - 1073 sq.ft heated area - Great for a narrow lot
This plan has LOTS of style with a covered front porch, large Great Room, Kitchen/Dining Room combo.

1263 - has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - 1327 sq.ft heated area - with the option of Two walk-in closets for the master bedroom and private master bath OR One walk-in closet with a Luxury master bath! Both options come with the plan... YOU decide what you want.

Is the Craftsman style house plan not for you? We have over 4,000 more plans for you to view.
Just visit us today - DesignHouse Your HousePlanStore.com

Don't have time to look? Just email us and let us know everything you are looking for in a plan, we will be happy to search for you... free!


Have a GREAT weekend!

Debra

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New Plan

Just released!

DP-2204 a national award winning house plan! This plan won the 2007 House Plan Marketing Associations Creative Home Award.

Click on the name below to view the Loire...

The Loire

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

Width - 70'-0" x 70'-0" Deep

2197 Square Ft. Heated Area.

10'-0" ceilings located in these rooms

Dining

Great Room

Foyer

Kitchen

9'-0" ceilings in other rooms.

The Loire will welcome you home with rustic elegance for todays families. A ventless gas fireplace, french doors and columns highlight the Foyer and Great Room of this design. Built-in cabinetry give you storage for all your entertainment items.

The large open Kitchen is home to a walk-in pantry, island and angled wall ovens. This open Kitchen/Great Room design makes entertaining family and friends much more enjoyable, the chef of the house will never feel let out. A raised snack bar creates the perfect spot for a quick snack. You can also enjoy the view from your Breakfast Area, on those sunny mornings. The formal Dining Room has a large window and shares easy access to the Kitchen.

The Master Bedroom features a private covered porch accessed through french doors. An optional door for the Master Closet is shown and can replace the closet door in the bath, if desired. The Master Bath is a luxurious retreat with dual sinks, a corner whirlpool tub, large glass enclosed shower and a toilet compartment for privacy. The angles make this bath unique without adding a lot to the cost of the house.

The Laundry Room contains a front loading Washer and Dryer with a folding counter located above. Deep wall cabinets are located above the washer/dryer for even more storage.

The multi-purpose Mud Room contains built-in lockers with a bench for seating and drawers for storage. A built-in computer station is added to the room for your home office area or the children's homework. A Powder Room is located off the Mud Room for family and guests alike.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located for privacy. Each bedroom is nice sized and share a compartmented style bath. The bath gives plenty of room for getting ready in the mornings with dual sinks and lots of storage.

The Rear Covered Porch is home to an Outdoor Kitchen. This porch is so large your going to want to spend all your free time here.

The Three Car Garage is positioned to take the emphasis off its size. The Garage is "pushed back" to hide the true size and give privacy to the Master Bedroom. Using this arrangement also creates more private space behind the outdoor kitchen.

NEW plans have been added to DesignHouse Inc!

New house plans have been added at DesignHouse Inc... www.design-house.com.  Stop by and take a look... your perfect plan maybe a click away.

 

Have a great day.

 

debra

New plans

We have added new plans to the DesignHouse Inc. site

Please take a look at what new plans have been added and let us know if we can help you find the perfect plans.

 

Thanks so much!

 

New plans

New house plans have been added to the DesignHouse website. Please visit us to find the perfect plan today!

 

 

DesignHouse wins nation design awards!

The House Plan Marketing Association annouced today that DesignHouse Inc. located in Wiggins, MS has won two national awards. These awards were given as part of the "On The Boards" design competition held in Orlando in conjunction with the National Home Builders Show.

The "Creative Home" first place was awarded to DesignHouse Inc. - Debra Purvis, AIBD . The Creative Home for 2007 is "The Loire", a rustic French inspired design. This plan will be published as the Creative Homeowner 2007 House Plan Marketing Association award winner. Creative Homeowner books can be found in Lowes and bookstores around the nation. The plan will be featured on the DesignHouse site soon.

DesignHouse was also the 2nd place winner of the "Freestyle" division. This TND style home is our DP-2208.

DesignHouse - NEW house plans

Just added... NEW house plans added to our site.

Click here to view them.

As always, if you have any questions, please email us.

Thanks,
Debra

NEW PLANS!

Hello everyone! We have added NEW plans to the DesignHouse house plans website.

 

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about a particular plan. We will be adding even more plans SOON!

 

Have a GREAT week.  Your friends at DesignHouse

 

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NEW Plans added to DesignHouse

We have added several new plans to the DesignHouse website.

 

Please take a look - you could find your dream home!

 

Check back often - we're adding new plans again SOON!

 

 

 

 

Want a GREAT new house plan?

If you are looking for a NEW open style house plan... look no farther than our DP-1640. This plan has 10' ceilings throughout the house and offers three porches!

This open floor plan makes the 1640 sq.ft. heated area live much larger than it really is. The exterior is warm and inviting - reminding you of a classic southern country cottage.

If you want to know more about this wonderful plan just email us.

Have a GREAT week!

Debra

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