The award was given at the 2009 Hanley Wood "Top 25 Stock Home Plan Designers" banquet, and was DesignHouse's first time to win this particular award with Hanley Wood.
DesignHouse primarily designs house plans (http://www.design-house.com) in the 800-3500 sq.ft heated area range. " We try and give the clients the most liveable house we can, using space and style to suit the clients needs" states designer and President of DesignHouse Inc - Debra Taylor Purvis, AIBD " This award is a great honor and I look forward to working with Hanley Wood for many years to come."
About Hanley Wood, LLC:
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media and information company serving housing and construction. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
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We would love for you to visit us atDesignHouse Let us know you stopped by and if we can help you find the perfect plan we will be happy to... at NO charge to you. Of course the house plans cost but our help is FREE! :-)
Thanks and have a GREAT week everyone!
The DesignHouse family.
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If you can't find the perfect plan, please let us know and we will be happy to search for you!
Please provide the following information:
1. Heated Square footage you would like.
2. Number of bedrooms and baths
3. Number of floors (1, 1 1/2, or two)
4. Styles you like (formal, Country, Southern, etc)
5. Do you entertain family and friends alot?
6. Do you need a home office?
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.
We will do a plan search and email you what we find.
Best Wishes,
The DesignHouse Family ¶ 2:24 PM 0 Comments
If you are looking for a house plan and can't find the perfect one, please email us and we will be glad to help you.
Thanks and have a GREAT day.
debra
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"We're turning dreams into reality everyday!"
The American Institute of Building Design and Hanley Wood Publishing have announced the winners of the American Residential Design Awards. The awards ceremony took place on July 26, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Debra Purvis, AIBD - DesignHouse Inc. located in Wiggins, Mississippi won second in the 2,500 sq ft and under category. This national competition included judges and entries from around the country. The award winning plan is a TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) with a classic exterior that features a modern floor plan.
National publications, websites and plans publishers eagerly await the opportunity to expose this year's winning entries to the American consumers. This design will be featured in future issues of a Hanley Woods' publications and on the DesignHouse Inc. company site - www.Design-House.com
DesignHouse Inc was founded in 1991 by Debra Purvis and focuses on creating new designs to fullfill the needs of our clients, nationwide.
In 1976 Michael J. Hanley and Michael M. Wood founded Hanley-Wood, Inc. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., the company began as a custom publisher and has grown to a media company with revenues of $180 million
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
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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 Inc has been offering beautiful home plans since 1991.
Debra Purvis has been designing beautiful house plans since (yikes) 1980!
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Mention this when you order to get your free ground shipping today!
The DesignHouse Family
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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 ¶ 8:32 PM 0 Comments
into reality, everyday.
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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...
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.
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