LifeStyle HomeDesign was formed in 1994, with roots that date back to 1946. LifeStyle is really a merger of the home-plan inventories of two large, established companies: HomeStyles Plan Service and Bloodgood Plan Service.

HomeStyles Plan Service of Minneapolis, Minn., was founded in Portland, Oregon, as Home Building Plan Service. This company traces its history to the post-WWII housing boom, and was involved in home design and mail-order blueprints. Particularly popular with customers are the numerous vacation homes, many in the chalet style with walls of windows for taking in panoramic views.

Bloodgood Plan Service of Des Moines, Iowa, was founded in 1966 by Jack Bloodgood, F.A.I.A., following his tenure as Building Editor for Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Jack had a hand in developing the mail-order home-plan industry through his involvement with Professional Builder magazine and a weekly plan feature in King Features Syndicate. Jack Bloodgood was recognized by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 persons in the home-building industry in the 20th century.

Two of Jack's partners, Doug Sharp and Doug Buster, are partners in LifeStyle HomeDesign, while they also run a 250-person architectural firm, BSB Architects and Planners, with 12 offices nationwide.

The other partner in LifeStyle HomeDesign is Mark Englund, a nationally recognized designer and home-design expert. Mark is a frequent speaker, TV and radio commentator and author. He serves as a judge for national and regional award programs. He also writes a weekly design feature for the Associated Press (AP) newspaper syndicate.

LifeStyle's partners have been regularly involved in several relevant organizations, including the American Institute of Architects, the American Institute of Building Design, and the Council of Publishing Home Designers. They have served on boards, spoken at meetings, and judged home-design competitions.

LifeStyle's subsequent collaborations with builders and home designers in the Minneapolis area have resulted in a grand collection of plans of virtually all sizes and styles. Hanson Builders of Andover, Minn., is an award-winning construction company that has provided LifeStyle with a recent influx of showcase plans with Craftsman inspiration.

LifeStyle HomeDesign plans are published in numerous national magazines, and are featured on prominent Web sites. LifeStyle HomeDesign blueprints have been used to build homes across the U.S., as well as in several other countries.

As a fairly new company with solid "bloodlines" and a nod toward future innovation, LifeStyle offers prospective homeowners the best in home-design choices. We promise to provide quality blueprints for well-designed homes at reasonable prices. We also take pride in our fast service and caring attitude, and perhaps most important of all, accessibility for follow-up questions. You can be confident in today's purchase as you look toward tomorrow's dream home!