#Small Home Plans

Plan of the Week: The Hunter Creek

Posted on May 20, 2014 by - House Plans

The Hunter Creek is a small home design that lives large!

This angled home plan has 3 beds and 2 baths in 1962 sq. ft.

Home Design Quick Facts:

  • Coffered ceilings.
  • Garage storage.
  • Chef-friendly kitchen.

Architectural interest and Craftsman styling

Mixed materials give a rustic feel to this angled floor plan. Inside, coffered and tray ceilings add visual interest and abundant rear windows bring in light. The large island kitchen has a view of the great room and single dining room, a walk-in pantry, and nearby e-space for looking up recipes. Both the utility room and garage offer extra storage and convenient outdoor access.

Room to relax

Perfect for relaxation, this plan includes a master bedroom sitting area, rear porch with skylights, and striking octagonal screen porch with fireplace. A big bonus room adds flexible space, perfect for a media or craft room.

Get more information about the Hunter Creek house design here.

Similar plans:

The Bluestone Plan #1302 has 4 beds and 3 baths – see it here.

The Silvergate Plan #1254 has a finished walkout basement – see it here.

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Plan of the Week: The Satchwell

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - House Plans

Learn about this popular ranch home design!

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2097 sq. ft.

Front Exterior of The Satchwell Plan #967

Front exterior

Home Design Quick Facts:

  • Craftsman styling inside and out.
  • Columns keep living spaces open.
  • Huge screen porch with skylights.

 

 

Graceful arches contrast with high gables for a stunning exterior on The Satchwell Plan. Windows with decorative transoms and several French doors flood the open floor plan with natural light.

First Floor Plan of The Satchwell #967

Tray ceilings in the dining room and master bedroom as well as cathedral ceilings in the bedroom/study, great room, kitchen and breakfast area create architectural interest, along with visual space. Built-ins in the great room and additional room in the garage add convenient storage. While a screened porch allows for comfortable outdoor entertaining, a bonus room lies near two additional bedrooms and offers flexibility.

Great Room of The Satchwell Plan #967

Great room

Positioned for privacy, the master suite features access to the screened porch, dual walk-in closets and a well-appointed bath, including a private privy, garden tub, double vanity and spacious shower.

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Plan of the Week:
The Sterling #1073

Posted on March 11, 2014 by - House Plans

The Sterling is a small Traditional home plan that’s perfect for narrow lots.

Home Design Quick Facts:

  • Single dining space, open to the kitchen.
  • Bonus room offers flexible space.
  • Special ceiling details add volume throughout.

Curb appeal for any neighborhood

This Traditional showcases two stately columns which lead to the front door. Shutters and arches with keystones frame half-circle transoms, while low-maintenance siding and the front-entry garage add convenience. Perfect for narrow lots, The Sterling is an ideal starter home or retirement home.

Attention to detail

The foyer’s tray ceiling creates an elegant entrance, which leads to the flexible study/bedroom, a secondary bedroom and the great room. Counter seating surrounds the efficient kitchen and keeps the living areas open. Closet and storage space fills every nook: under the bonus room stairs, in the utility room and near every bedroom. The garage enters the home near the kitchen, making unloading groceries a breeze. A fireplace, cathedral ceiling, clerestory window, and French doors highlight the great room.

Relaxing retreat

Located in the quiet zone of the house, the master bedroom is designed to pamper. The cathedral ceiling and Palladian window create a bright, open space to relax in and enjoy. A French door grants outside access, while two walk-in closets and a private master bath complete the suite.

See the floor plan and more details for The Sterling plan here.

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Plan of the Week: The Runnymeade #1164

Posted on February 25, 2014 by - House Plans

The Runnymeade Plan #1164 – This European cottage makes a grand impression in under 1,600 square feet!

Front Exterior: The Runnymeade Plan #1164

Front exterior

Home Design Quick Facts:

  • Clipped gables and mixed materials.
  • Spacious utility room.
  • Large rear porch with fireplace.

Compact and charming, the Runnymeade includes all the details of a much larger home. The European style exterior features a stone entrance and copper roofing over the bedroom/study window.

Special details create an inviting interior

Great Room: The Runnymeade Plan #1164

Great room

The interior features tray ceilings in almost every common room, granting a luxurious feel to each. The breakfast room is hugged by a bow window, as is the master bedroom.

A 13 foot high ceiling in the great room adds a feeling of spaciousness, while built-in cabinetry, a fireplace, and special ceiling details create a welcoming space for entertaining or just relaxing.

The breakfast room, great room, kitchen and dining room are all just a step away from one another, allowing conversation to flow throughout the living areas.

Living extends outdoors

The sprawling porch and patio just off the great room are an added bonus, and a fireplace on the porch is a great way to keep warm during cooler months.

Rear Porch: The Runnymeade Plan #1164

Rear porch with fireplace

 Functional spaces make living easy

Perfectly positioned, the bedrooms ensure privacy from one another. Two secondary bedrooms share a bath and the elegant master suite is located in the rear of the home. The generous utility room is sure to please any homeowner and sits just off the garage without blocking the walkway. The garage includes a small storage area, and a bonus room above awaits the imagination!

Click here to see floor plans and more photos of the Runnymeade.
Click here to see the sister plan, the Lucerne, which features a single dining space, island kitchen, and walk-in pantry.

Small Dream Homes – FREE Online Edition

Posted on February 6, 2014 by - House Plans

Browse 158 home plans under 3000 square feet in this free online magazine

Small Dream Homes - Free Online Edition

Enjoy the latest edition of Small Dream Homes online for free! Packed with photos, floor plans, and home products, this online edition makes it simple to browse, save, and share your favorites while you search for your dream home.

The Riva Ridge - Plan #5013

Riva Ridge Plan #5013

The Summerhill - Plan #1090

Summerhill Plan #1090

Small homes have always been popular as starter homes and retirement homes, and the trend continues because smaller homes are cheaper to heat and cool, and easier to clean and maintain.Check out the Riva Ridge plan featured on page 30, a hillside walkout perfect for a golf course home or mountain retreat, or the Summerhill plan on page 18, a family-friendly design with completely open living spaces.

The New Home Plans section on page 50 is a convenient way to search our latest homes under 3000 sq. ft. A special On The Drawing Board feature on page 64 shows two conceptual plans we’re working on with highlights and insights on what’s new. Big One-Story and Two-Story sections also help narrow down your search.

From cozy Craftsman cottages to traditional neighborhood charmers, Small Dream Homes has something for everyone.