When you order Sampson's Dogwood, you'll receive architectural and stamped engineering plans for a 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath home inspired by early 20th‑century neighborhood houses. With an open floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining, and living room, plus a covered front porch, it’s designed for families who value time together, community, and welcoming neighbors.

About the Plan: The Sampson plans are similar in shape to many houses built in the early 20th century. This is a straightforward project for do-it-yourself builders who have a favorable combination of know-how, motivation, and the ability to learn (Mended Oak Scale: 6 out of 10). While it is beneficial to have reliable expertise on hand, you can find online videos that provide step-by-step guidance for similar models. You can purchase or rent all the materials and tools needed to complete the project at your nearest big-box retail building supply store. When you finish this structure, you will have constructed platform-framed walls, conventionally framed the ceiling and roof, assembled and set beams, created spaces with both vaulted and flat ceilings, framed a deck and a porch, framed a bump-out, and installed numerous windows and doors. Off-grade stem-wall and pier-and-beam foundation options are available. Be sure to decide in advance which tasks you will handle yourself and plan accordingly.

The estimated cost of materials for the plan as shown, including the monolithic foundation, fixtures, and appliances is $86,500 based on material prices in January 2026.  Note: material costs can vary.  No other costs (e.g. land, labor, taxes, financing, etc.) are included in that estimate.

About the Finished Product: At Mended Oak, we strive to help people move into homes they can afford and be proud of. This three-bedroom, two-bath design features community space on one side and bedrooms on the other. Patterned after the old homes still found in urban neighborhoods, it is designed for neighborhood living, welcoming friends, and raising a family. The kitchen, dining, and living room share an open floor plan. A short hallway connects to the back door leading to the backyard. Sampson’s Dogwood includes a covered front porch that provides some exterior covered space for relaxing outside, greeting neighbors, and staging adventures.