So what is biophilic design and why is it pertinent to designing and building a home? Biophilic design is the practice of connecting people and nature within our built environments and communities (International Living Future Institute). Over time humans have become increasingly disconnected from nature. We live in a modern world with daily stresses. Biophilic […] The post Biophilic Design appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

We are a local Charleston plan publisher and we work with top-of-the-line architects from all over the U.S. We sell thousands of house plans from elevated beach houses to contemporary modern to lake houses and more. We are constantly adding brand-new designs. To keep up with what’s new check out our social media pages. We […] The post Check Out Our Socials appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

Make Use of That Great Space Underneath Your Deck You've bought your dream house by the coast, with a beautiful deck and gorgeous water views. In addition, the deck has a decent amount of space underneath it. Of course, this under-deck area is ideal for storage, but what about utilizing that space to create your perfect outdoor oasis? The post Maximize Your Outdoor Space for your Elevated Beach House appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

We are sending our thoughts and prayers and money to the folks hit by Hurricane Ian. If you are looking for a way to help, FEMA is directing people to National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). This organization maps out activities between non-profits, faith-based organizations and community-based organizations so that efforts to help are […] The post Hurricane Ian: How to Help appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

Thinking about building on or near the coast? There are a few additional hoops to jump through that you’ll want to understand and consider as you are planning to build your beach house. Here are ten tips getting started. Before You Buy Your Property 1) Know Thy Elevation. When you purchase a property, be sure […] The post Ten Tips for Building on the Coast appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

About Us – Coastal Home Plans Welcome to Coastal Home Plans! We are a local, small business run by dad and daughter duo Jeff and Reilly Evans. We are based out of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, a barrier island just north of beautiful Charleston. Jeff opened shop back in 1998, with the idea of […] The post About Us appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

I have lived on the beach for over 2o years and have gone through dozens of beach chair brands, finding most of them in pieces after a couple of years or less. After having much difficulty finding a solid chair that stands the test of salt and sun, I can report with some amount of […] The post The Best Beach Chair – Reilly’s Pick appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

Just outside of the historic bustling city of Savannah, Georgia is a quaint easy going beach town called Tybee Island. It’s a mixture of long-time locals, retirees, and vacationers all there for the same reason. The beautiful beaches, the fresh seafood, and the overall experience of this funky yet charming town. The island is a […] The post Living on Tybee Island appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

Boca Bay Landing is a charming, beautifully designed island-style home plan. This 2,483 square foot home is the perfect summer getaway for the family or a forever home to retire to on the beach. Bocay Bay has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, one of the bedrooms being a private studio located upstairs with a balcony. […] The post Boca Bay Landing Photos appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more

Residential Construction and Wind Loads Building on the coast in high wind zones requires adhering to a more robust set of building codes. The standards have changed dramatically over the past twenty years. Important testing and guidance comes from a variety of government agencies including the Department of Energy, FEMA and even the Department of […] The post Hurricane Strap & Tie Primer: Building in High Wind Zones appeared first on Coastal House Plans from Coastal Home Plans ..read more