We are a team of construction experts, designers, and engineers creating Scandinavian-inspired cabin and house plans with a mission to make high design and thoughtful spaces more accessible and affordable in the United States. DEN is the most cost-effective way to start your design-forward construction project. Through our unique online platform, we offer plan customizations, vetted builder referrals, and the industry's only national showroom network featuring our most popular designs. We also provide advisory services for customers seeking design, sourcing, and planning support.

The Building Package, starting at $1,999, includes everything you need to customize and construct your project. You'll receive comprehensive construction documentation with complete dimensions and details, a 60-minute discovery call, and the full license to build your design. The package includes essential planning tools like construction budgeting worksheets, materials quantities lists, and a brands and products buying guide. You'll also get CAD files, optional direct builder introductions, optional design customization options, and full access to the DEN online platform. While building materials, prefab components, and structural stamping are not included, this package provides all the documentation and support needed to bring your project to life.

The Planning Package, priced at $999, is designed to help you assess the feasibility of your project before making a larger investment. The package includes a 30-minute discovery call, construction budgeting worksheet, Short Term Rental ROI worksheet, and access to DEN's online platform. You'll receive informational drawings with basic dimensions, plus a $999 credit that can be applied toward any Building Package. While the Planning Package doesn't include a build license, design customization, builder introductions, CAD files, materials quantities, or structural plans, it provides the essential tools needed to evaluate costs and determine if your project is viable.

DEN Building Package house plans include 20+ detailed sheets designed by experienced professionals to meet or exceed International Residential Building Code requirements. Your plan set starts with thorough floor and foundation plans, providing precise dimensions for every aspect of your layout including wall placement, window locations, and door positions. The exterior elevations show all design details, finishes, and materials that create your home's appearance, while multiple building sections and assembly illustrations help your builder understand exactly how everything comes together, from foundation to roof. You'll also receive detailed interior elevations of key spaces like kitchens and bathrooms, showing cabinet layouts, built-ins, and fixture placements. Our lighting location plans help you create the perfect ambiance in every room, complete with fixture schedules and specifications. The plan set includes comprehensive schedules for windows, doors, plumbing, and room specifications - essential information for accurate material ordering and construction planning. To help visualize complex details, we provide annotated 3D diagrams that clarify design features not easily shown in 2D drawings. While our plans provide a solid foundation for building, we recommend consulting your local permitting authority to ensure compliance with specific regional requirements.

Yes! You can easily upgrade from a Planning Package to a Building Package through the DEN online platform. Your initial Planning Package payment will automatically be credited toward your Building Package purchase. If you have any questions or need assistance with the upgrade process, you can chat with our team directly through the platform or reach out to us at support@denoutdoors.com.

While we do not build homes ourselves, we work with a trusted network of contractors who can help you turn our plans into reality.

All our house plans can be customized to suit your needs. Common modifications include adjusting windows and doors, reconfiguring interior layouts, changing exterior finishes, adapting kitchen layouts, and altering structural elements like foundations or roof pitch. While simple changes start at $499, more substantial modifications like adding rooms or changing square footage are also possible. These customizations represent significant savings compared to creating a custom plan from scratch.

DEN's Buidling package offering includes everything you need to get an engineering stamp of approval, interview contractors, and begin securing permits for your build. The complete package does not include any customizations offered through our platform, which are billed at a separate per customization fee, starting at $499.

Our plans are tailored more towards those collaborating with professionals, like general contractors (GCs) or specialized builders. This approach ensures that the unique features and design intricacies of our buildings are executed to the highest standard.

We offer pre-designed construction plans, affordable customizations, contractor referrals, as well as advisory services for planning, materials sourcing, and more.

Have questions? Chat with a DEN build advisor in real time through our online platform or drop us a line at (845)-347-4987 or support@denoutdoors.com. We'd love to hop into a meeting to discuss your project, though we can usually get back to you fastest via email or chat. We're here to help however works best for you!

Absolutely! Over a hundred DEN homes have been built around the country. Many of these structures are privately-owned; however, some are available for short term rental through Airbnb. We've even launched our own owned and operated DEN Showroom in Rhinebeck, NY. See if there's a DEN available for rent near you here.

DEN started in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Today, the DEN teams live throughout the US.

Once you purchase a DEN Building Package, you'll have access to our integrated online platform where you can invite collaborators, annotate your house plans, and request customizations from our network of designers with simple, transparent pricing. You can learn more about customizations and other services by setting up a call with a member of our team.

DEN is broadly available in the lower 48 states. We have had successful builds in almost every single state in the US. We are currently awaiting confirmation of the first projects in Alaska and Hawaii. Many customers in Canada have localized DEN designs to Canadian building code.

DEN does not stamp plans. Plan stamping requires requires a level of local expertise that DEN cannot offer. We recommend that customers use DEN plans to find a local architect or engineer with deep familiarity with local conditions and inspection requirements to secure a stamp. Read more here