Category: Press Release

Jacksonville, Florida, March 16, 2026 – W.L. Martin Home Designs is excited to announce a major improvement to the customer experience: home plans can now be purchased directly on wlmartinhomes.com through a secure online checkout platform. This update replaces the company’s previous custom order process for most purchases, making it faster and easier for developers, homebuyers, and anyone seeking innovative home designs, including W.L. Martin’s popular Affordable by Design plan options, to access high-quality residential plans without delay.

For years, W.L. Martin Home Designs processed many plan orders through a manual, custom workflow. While customization remains available, the new direct purchase capability gives customers a streamlined path to purchase and receive their plan files quickly, reducing turnaround time and simplifying the buying process.

“This is an important step forward for our customers and our team,” said Bill Martin, president of W.L. Martin Home Designs. “By enabling secure online purchases, we can deliver plan files faster and more efficiently than a fully manual order process. We still offer customization when a project requires it, but this new system saves time for both the buyer and our staff. It also helps us serve a wider range of customers, from developers to individual homebuyers looking for smart, buildable designs.”

The move to direct online purchasing supports W.L. Martin Home Designs’ commitment to practical, build-friendly plans that fit real-world needs and construction budgets. Developers can now select plans quickly for communities and infill projects, while homebuyers gain easier access to designs that balance livability, curb appeal, and efficient use of square footage.

This improvement also strengthens the company’s mission of offering cost-conscious, thoughtfully designed homes through its Affordable by Design approach, helping builders and buyers find plans that maximize function without unnecessary complexity.

Home plans are available now for direct purchase at https://wlmartinhomes.com.

About W.L. Martin Home Designs

Bill Martin, president of W.L. Martin Home Designs, has been designing homes since 1983. He founded W.L. Martin Home Designs in 1986, originally designing homes for contractors and homeowners in northern Florida, and he also built homes for several years after obtaining his building license. As demand for his plans grew, he returned to designing exclusively. Martin’s work reflects a balance of cost-effective construction methods and architectural creativity, with an emphasis on traditional curb appeal, well-proportioned elevations, and outdoor living spaces such as front and rear porches. His designs prioritize efficient use of square footage, minimizing wasted space and incorporating practical dimensions that help reduce jobsite waste while maximizing livability and perceived spaciousness.

For more information on the new closed concept plans or to explore the full plan collection, visit https://wlmartinhomes.com.

Jacksonville, Florida, February 24, 2026 – W.L. Martin Home Designs is excited to announce the release of new home plans featuring a closed concept layout, offering developers and homebuyers an alternative to the open concept designs that have dominated the market in recent years. These plans are designed to better define living spaces by separating the living room from the kitchen and dining areas, creating improved privacy, quieter interiors, and a more traditional flow that many homeowners are requesting again.

“The market has been heavily focused on open concept for a long time, but we are seeing renewed demand for homes where the living room is separate from the kitchen and dining areas,” said Bill Martin, president of W.L. Martin Home Designs. “Closed concept design helps separate spaces visually and can reduce noise transfer, which fits how many families live today. We designed these plans to include modern must haves like walk-in pantries and larger primary suites while still preserving the comfort and function of more defined rooms.”

The new closed concept collection is intended to serve a range of lifestyles, from households that value quieter gathering spaces to buyers who want a dedicated living room for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home without activity spilling over from the kitchen. By pairing defined-room layouts with current design priorities, W.L. Martin Home Designs aims to give developers more variety when selecting plans for communities and infill projects, especially in markets where buyers are asking for something different than the typical wide-open great room.

These additions reinforce W.L. Martin Home Designs’ commitment to offering options that fit real-world needs, whether a buyer prefers open concept, closed concept, or a thoughtful blend of both. The new plans provide developers a fresh product angle and another way to differentiate homes in competitive neighborhoods, while still delivering the features buyers expect in newer construction.

The new closed concept collection launches with two of our newest plans, available at www.wlmartinhomes.com, with full exterior and interior views under plan numbers 24639 and 24640.

About W.L. Martin Home Designs

Bill Martin, president of W.L. Martin Home Designs, has been designing homes since 1983. He founded W.L. Martin Home Designs in 1986, originally designing homes for contractors and homeowners in northern Florida, and he also built homes for several years after obtaining his building license. As demand for his plans grew, he returned to designing exclusively. Martin’s work reflects a balance of cost-effective construction methods and architectural creativity, with an emphasis on traditional curb appeal, well-proportioned elevations, and outdoor living spaces such as front and rear porches. His designs prioritize efficient use of square footage, minimizing wasted space and incorporating practical dimensions that help reduce jobsite waste while maximizing livability and perceived spaciousness.

For more information on the new closed concept plans or to explore the full plan collection, visit https://wlmartinhomes.com.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 4, 2025 – W.L. Martin Home Designs, a trusted name in residential home planning, is proud to announce the release of a brand-new collection of build-ready home plans. Available now at https://wlmartinhomes.com/?orderBy=Newest#SEARCH, this latest offering includes a diverse mix of designs such as compact tiny homes, efficient duplexes, and versatile single-family homes just over 2,600 square feet.

The new designs are created with today’s developers in mind. They offer flexible, construction-friendly plans that work well across a wide range of lot sizes and community layouts. Each plan is thoughtfully developed to support the needs of modern lifestyles, combining functionality, affordability, and curb appeal to meet the growing demands of the current housing market.

“Our new plans represent the sweet spot where timeless design meets modern living—efficient, stylish, and perfectly in step with how people want to live today,” says the W.L. Martin Home Designs team.

The collection focuses on open-concept layouts, multifunctional spaces, and smart use of square footage. Plans are tailored to make the builder’s process smoother from start to finish, while also providing appealing options for homebuyers looking for practical yet attractive homes.

Builders and developers can explore the latest collection now at: https://wlmartinhomes.com/?orderBy=Newest#SEARCH

About W.L. Martin Home Designs

W.L. Martin Home Designs specializes in high-quality residential house plans ranging from 400 to over 2,600 square feet. Serving builders and developers across North America, the company delivers smart, buildable designs that reflect how families live today. Each plan emphasizes efficiency, versatility, and long-term livability.