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This beautiful traditional 3 bedroom duplex features an open living area and spacious bedrooms. The design features a large pantry/storage in the kitchen. A deck of the back is an added plus. The great room is at the front of each unit and receives lots of natural lilght. An simple footprint, this duplex house plan is easy to build. Plus it comes in many sizes to suit all needs. Related Plans: Downsize with house plans 51176MM (701 sq. ft./unit), 5183MM (825 sq. ft./unit), 51200MM (898 sq. ft./unit) and 5150MM (990 sq. ft./unit). Get larger units with house plan 5103MM (1,364 sq. ft./unit).

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This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Traditional house plan features 1,058 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

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You'll enjoy coming home to this cozy, compact Ranch style home – simple but elegant. Its subtle and style-appropriate use of materials for the roof and exterior walls gives it an attractive curb appeal. The well-designed home's 1-story floor plan has 1390 square feet of heated and cooled living space and includes 2 bedrooms. You'll also enjoy these special amenities: • Fireplace in the family room • Walk-in kitchen pantry • Home office • Mudroom with a bench • Lots of storages   Most plan sets include the following: Cover Page. Each home plan features the front elevation and informative reference sections including, general notes and design criteria*, abbreviations, and symbols for your plan. Elevations. Scaled elevations for the front, rear, and sides are provided. All elevations are detailed and an aerial view of the roof is provided. Foundations. Foundations are fully engineered for each design, whether slab or basement. Main Level Floor Plan Second Level Floor Plan Electrical layout Wall & Stair Sections These items are NOT included: Architectural or Engineering Stamp - handled locally if required. Site Plan - handled locally when required. Mechanical Drawings (location of heating and air equipment and ductwork) - your subcontractors handle this. Plumbing Drawings (drawings showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations) - your subcontractors handle this. Energy calculations - handled locally when required.

Sturdy stone bases support the tapered columns of the front porch on this Craftsman bungalow house plan. With only two bedrooms and a big, open floor plan, the home is suited as a vacation getaway or as a starter home. The L-shaped foundation is economical to build and you get a covered front porch plus a patio area in back. Dine at the peninsula eating bar or in the eating area that is open to the kitchen. The compact floor plan means a very efficient layout.

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Traditional house plan features 1,172 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

Notes From Designer:  Hey, it’s Laurin and Eujenne of Tiny Easy! 👋😀 Building our own tiny house was our solution to live in an affordable but beautiful (tiny) home while creating our own financial freedom to give us the time to work on what we love (tiny homes)! So we founded Tiny Easy and made it our mission to help you go tiny! We spent countless hours designing stunning, affordable, and easy-to-build tiny homes you can even take on as an enjoyable DIY project. One of these tiny homes is the Scandi; perfect for 2-3 people if you're looking to downsize while living in a modern tiny house that doesn’t compromise on anything a “big” house would have. It's the ideal tiny home to down-size to ditch your mortgage! Or it doubles as a perfect Air BnB cabin for a family. 🙂 We designed two versions of the Scandi, one optimized to the Imperial standards and another to the Metric. They look almost identical but are designed with the specific restrictions of each system in mind! We included the plans of both versions in this package, so you can build the Scandi no matter what system you’re using. When we built our own tiny house, we saw how much planning and learning it takes to organize your tiny house build, so we have included a BUNCH of Guides, Helpers and Interactive Spreadsheets to help you organize your build. 😀 Aside from this plan package, we also developed the first tiny house design software called “3D Tiny House Designer”. It’s an affordable, beginner friendly, drag & drop software that enables you to design your own tiny house in a few hours, and automatically generate your own PDF tiny house plans. The Scandi is pre-loaded as a preset design in the software and you can customize it to your liking e.g. change the size, roof shape, interior layout or materials and much more. FYI: The 3D Tiny House Designer software is sold separately. More information is in the plan package. 😄 Walk Through: At first glance, the Scandi greets you with its welcoming material palette inspired by the colours of a Scandinavian forest. The tri-fold french doors open up, inviting you into the spacious living room. During the warm summer months, your Scandi’s incredible indoor-outdoor flow unlocks your life directly connected with nature! Once you walk inside, you discover an airy kitchen, featuring a unique kitchen island! We designed Scandi so you can prepare a delicious dinner while chatting with your friends and family. The full-size integrated fridge stores away a week worth of fresh food and a large pull-out spice rack gives you all the space you need to keep amazing ingredients handy. Next to the kitchen island, you’ll find a comfortable bench seat surrounded by a clever storage unit including a bookshelf. Nestle in on a rainy day and get ready for a day of reading! Scandi’s interior colour palette matches its warm earthy exterior with light surfaces and splashes of oak to give this tiny house the “Scandinavian” ambience. The luxurious bathroom sits next to the kitchen, perfect for when you’re hosting guests! This space-saving bathroom has everything you need; a modern vanity with a large mirror to get ready in the morning, a full-sized shower and a nook for the composting toilet. Slim, vertical subway tiles accentuate the spaciousness together with the modern concrete look of the floor makes you forget that you’re standing in a tiny house bathroom! Are you a book lover? We’ve prepared a library loft above the bathroom! Two open-able skylights flood the loft with natural light and ventilate the space with a comfortable breeze. If you’d rather like a second bedroom, that’s great too! The roomy loft can fit a single bed, so if you’re a small family or want a guest bedroom, we’ve got you covered. The generous master bedroom downstairs is perfect to plop into bed after a long day of exploring the outdoors without having to climb up a ladder to get to a loft! The master bedroom features a stunning panorama window, letting in all the light during the daytime giving you a private relaxation oasis. We’ve also included a generous wardrobe with a full hanging rail and plenty of drawers for your smaller items. Basic Information: Designer: Eujenne and Laurin of Tiny Easy Number of bedrooms/sleeping areas: 2 (if using the loft as a bedroom) Square footage: ~284sq ft or 28m2 incl. loft Approx. weight: Up to 3.5 to 4.5 tons (Metric) / 7715 pounds to 10000 pounds (Imperial) Approx cost DIY: $45,000 USD to $65,000USD* Approx cost turn key: $100,000 USD to $130,000USD* Size: 8’ 6” x 28’ (2.4m x 8.5m)* ‍Sleeps up to: 4 *Please note, plans were originally designed in Metric and when converted to Imperial, measurements will be factionally adjusted of the overall size. 8’ 6” x 28’ (2.4m x 8.5m)

A pillared wrap-around porch dresses up the exterior of this charming country cottage. Inside, a well designed plan incorporates many features in a small space. The front door lead directly into the kitchen/dining room from the front porch. Adjacent is a generously sized family room with 17' ceilings. A bedroom with its own bathroom completes the first floor. The upstairs bedroom has a walk-in closet and a full bathroom. There is plenty of room on the mezzanine for either a third bedroom or a home office/study. An unfinished full basement provides space for storage or expanded family living. Related Plans: Downsize with house plans 22356DR (833 sq. ft. on the main floor, an unifinished second floor), 21093DR (1,068 sq. ft), 21492DR (1,226 sq. ft.) and 21735DR (1,343 sq. ft.).. Get an attached garage with house plan 21506DR and a carport with house 21992DR.

An abundance of columns outline the exterior of this Cottage house plan beautifully and the front covered porch is extensive providing plenty of space to relax and greet family and guests. There is a centrally located front door along with four floor to ceiling window views offering great charm and a welcoming exterior. The two vehicle side car porch contains 609 square feet of space, is handsomely detailed with columns and there is an adjacent large storage room, ideal for storing lawn and sporting equipment. The home’s interior is highlighted with approximately 1,152 square feet of living space, nine foot ceiling heights and features two bedrooms and one plus baths. The 34’ x 6’ front porch features entrance into the home’s interior where an open concept is revealed. The great room is quite large with generous floor space to entertain family and friends, has built-in cabinetry and is open to the rear positioned dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is highlighted with a back and side wall full of modern amenities and plentiful cabinet and counter space. There is plenty of room for a cozy dining set and the rear closet could be utilized as a pantry or storage space. A back hallway features access to a half bath and large utility room as well as the carport for easy access into the home. The opposite end of the hallway grants access to the rear covered porch; it is a spacious porch designed for family fun and entertainment. There are two bedrooms and a bath on the far side of the home. Bedroom one is situated at the rear of the home with a window view overlooking the rear porch and contains good closet space. The second bedroom is slightly smaller, has similar closet space and features two window views overlooking the front covered porch. The adjacent bath is easily accessible from either bedroom and is highlighted with dual vanities, a toilet area and a large shower. There is a linen closet conveniently located in the hallway just outside the bathroom. This small yet, efficiently designed home is ideal for a small family, young professionals or empty-nesters as a primary residence or vacation home.

This charming Craftsman style home plan with Traditional influences (House Plan #126-1852) has 900 square feet of living space. The 2 story floor plan includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bath. Each plan set includes the following: Exterior elevations Foundation plan Main floor plan Upper floor plan (if applicable) Roof plan Truss diagrams & building sections Construction details Typical wall section These items are NOT included: Architectural or Engineering Stamp - handled locally if required. Site Plan - handled locally when required. No Electrical Mechanical Drawings (location of heating and air equipment and ductwork) - your subcontractors handle this. Plumbing Drawings (drawings showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations) - your subcontractors handle this. Energy calculations - handled locally when required.

Specifications  Total Living Area: 1064 sq ft Main Living Area: 1064 sq ft Garage Type: None See our garage plan collection. If you order a house and garage plan at the same time, you will get 10% off your total order amount. Foundation Types: Crawlspace Slab Exterior Walls: 2x4 2x6 - * $325.00 House Width: 30'0 House Depth: 48'0 Number of Stories: 1 Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 2 Max Ridge Height: 24'0 from Front Door Floor Level Primary Roof Pitch: 8:12 Roof Load: 30 psf Roof Framing: Stick Porch: 376 sq ft FirePlace: Yes Main Ceiling Height: 10' * May require additional drawing time. Special Features: Entertaining Space Front Porch Open Floor Plan Pantry Rear Porch Storage Space

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Gables and windows decorate the exterior of this easy-to-build traditional home. A bonus room over the garage can be used as a study, home office or playroom. The plans allow for an optional fireplace and built-in cabinets in the central living room, which overlooks and opens to the backyard. Jutting out in back is the bright dining room. An angled counter with an eating bar in the kitchen divides the cooking activities from the living and dining rooms. On one side of the house, occupants of the master suite enjoy privacy. The master bath contains a walk-in closet, a garden tub and makeup space next to the vanity. Two secondary bedrooms are sited near a full bath in the hall. Linen closets are found in both bathrooms, and a laundry closet is placed outside the master suite.

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This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch house plan features 1,703 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

I’m a fan of a H-shaped home. Lots of symmetry and the facade will always look well balanced.. The home boasts 4 bedrooms with a home office that easily become a 5th bedroom, complemented by 3 bathrooms. The home theatre, games room and open-plan dining/living area opens up onto an…

~ Includes Both Original and Flipped Version Plans ~ Full set of house and detached garage building plans and details for Tulip Cottage - A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft craftsman bungalow. The home features a classic exterior but with a stylish and modern open plan interior with heavenly vaulted ceilings in both the main living space and Master Bedroom. All bedrooms feature built-in closets, with the Master Bedroom having it's own walk-in closet and convenient ensuite. For such a compact and affordable footprint, this home does a great job at maintaining very comfortable spaces. Large windows flood the open plan living spaces and 3 generous sized bedrooms with natural light. All rooms feature either rear or street facing views to further maximise space. A gorgeous 8' front porch gives the home a beautiful street frontage and the 12' large rear outdoor area is fully vaulted to let winter sun through into the living space. These plans have been prepared by a qualified building designer however they may require adaptation to your country’s building code and local planning laws. It is highly recommended that an engineer verify the adequacy of all structural members prior to construction. SQUARE FOOTAGE: HEATED: 1224 PORCHES & OUTDOOR: 350 EXT. STAIRS: 58 EXT. WALLS: 55 TOTAL: 1687 ROOF PITCH 6:12 (26.6°) EXTERNAL WALLS 2X4 (90MM) Garage (484 SQ FT) not included in these totals. Imperial and Metric are both shown on plans with dedicated floor plans for each measuring system. Sheet sizes are 17x11" (43 X 28cm) - Prints on Ledger or A3 paper. Print Ready PDF Includes: 1 x Cover Sheet 1 x Quantity & Material List 1 x Floor Plan (Imperial) 1 x Floor Plan (Metric) 1 x Roof Plan 1 x Roof Framing Plan 1 x Floor Framing Plan 1 x Foundation Plan 1 x Electrical Plan 4 x Elevations 3 x Internal Elevations 4 x Sections 3 x Details 1 x 22x22' Detached Garage Plans (4 Sheets) 1 x Window & External Door Schedule (over 4 sheets) 1 x Zip File of 22 3D Images (ORIGINAL ORIENTATION ONLY) ~ PLEASE NOTE THE PDF INCLUDES TWO VERSIONS OF THESE PLANS - BOTH ORIGINAL AND FLIPPED ~ CAD Source files are also included for customisation if required: SKETCHUP V22 (original 3D source model - house only - no site) - (ORIGINAL) LAYOUT V22 (2D layout file that links to Sketchup file - can export PDFs & DWGs) - (ORIGINAL & FLIPPED) DWG V2018 (export from the layout file) - (ORIGINAL & FLIPPED) FONTS (TVSimplex.ttf & TVSimplexB.ttf) FONTS (TVSimplex.ttf & TVSimplexB.ttf) These architectural plans and images are ©Turnervisual. For personal use only - no commercial use or distribution is permitted.

Specifications  Total Living Area: 1281 sq ft Main Living Area: 1281 sq ft Garage Area: 408 sq ft Garage Type: Attached Garage Bays: 2 Foundation Types: Basement Exterior Walls: 2x4 House Width: 37'6 House Depth: 52' Number of Stories: 1 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Max Ridge Height: 20'2 from Front Door Floor Level Primary Roof Pitch: 7:12 Roof Load: 30 psf Roof Framing: Truss FirePlace: Yes 1st Floor Master: Yes Main Ceiling Height: 9' * May require additional drawing time.

This thoughtfully designed single-story 2-bedroom craftsman home plan features a stone and clapboard exterior with shake accents, welcoming covered front porch, and 2-car garage. At the front of the home, a tucked-away den offers privacy and versatility. Enjoy easy entertaining in the open-concept great room with a cathedral ceiling. The wraparound kitchen boasts a roomy walk-in pantry, island with a snack bar, and a dining area with ample natural light and access to the covered back deck. The spacious master suite features a walk-in closet and 4-piece bath with walk-in shower.

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This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Bungalow house plan features 1,251 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

The Classic American Cabin Series. Cabin plan #405 These PDF plans contain construction blueprints to build a 16' x 24' 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath cabin with open sleeping loft totaling 484 sq. ft. These drawings have been professionally produced and are ready for construction. If you are an experienced homeowner with basic building knowledge, you can build this project. The Cabin design includes 2 French doors for great lighting. It also includes an open living room , dining room and kitchen with full height vaulted ceilings. The main level bedroom is connected directly to the bathroom. This cabin was designed for efficiency, practicality and beauty. These drawings are considered to be a full set of construction drawings and can be used to submit for permit and pricing. These are not 'concept' plans. After downloading the PDF it can be sent to a local printer or office supply store for printing the full size 18"x24" sheets. The drawing set includes: Cover sheet, site plan options, main level and loft level floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, construction details, interior elevations, foundation (pier) plan, framing plans and an electrical layout for both levels. Plans include both Pier and Slab-on-Grade foundations. If you would like more information prior to purchase please feel free to message me with any questions!

The skillion roof defines this contemporary home plan, which totals 1,131 square feet of living space and a single garage. Oversized windows surround the great room, creating a space filled with natural light. The attached kitchen offers bar-height seating at the peninsula-style counter, and a pantry near the garage provides plenty of room for larger kitchen items. A sloped roof in the master suite makes the room feel larger. Across the hall, two bedrooms share a full bath. The washer and dryer closet is located in the center of the home for easy access.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Country house plan features 1,631 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

House Plan Specifications Total Living (heated area):  3175 sq ft 1st Floor:  3175 sq ft Front Porch:  268 sq ft Rear Porch:  663 sq ft Total Area Under Roof:  5076 sq ft Garage:  970 sq ft Garage Bays:   3 Garage Load:   Side Bedrooms:   4 Bathrooms:   3 Foundation:   Slab Wall Framing:   2x4 Roof Framing:   Stick Roof Pitch:  9:12 Width of House:  92'3'' Depth of House:  73'8'' Building Height:  27'10'' First Floor Ceiling Height:  10' Key Features Butler's Pantry Cluster Bedroom Covered Front Porch Eating Bar First Floor Master Suite Game Room Grilling Terrace His & Hers Closets Jack and Jill Bathroom Laundry 1st Floor Mud Room Rear Porch Walk-in Pantry Modify this plan to make it perfect Our hassle-free process makes it easy to modify your dream home. To receive an estimate please submit your request using the link below. Submit a Modification Request

This Craftsman beauty of a house plan presents 1,419 sq. ft. of living space, which includes 2 bedrooms and an open floor plan for the shared living spaces. The covered porch welcomes guests with plenty of space for the porch swing of your dreams. Inside, the heart of the home is located towards the rear, and overlooks a covered patio ideal for grilling or dining outdoors. The kitchen's L-shaped counters surround a prep island with a double-bowl sink, and a corner pantry offers quick and easy access when cooking. The bedrooms occupy the left side of the home, with the larger of the two reserved for the homeowner. The master bath includes a 2-person shower, double vanities, and a walk-in closet. The 2-car garage is forward facing, and opens into a mud / laundry room.

A brick trim grounds this Cozy Cottage home plan that provides you with 788 square feet of living space. The open-concept design allows you to live large in this economical plan. A tray ceiling helps to define the living space that flows freely into the island kitchen and dining room. Each of the bedrooms are similar in size, while one of the bedrooms includes a 6' by 5' walk-in closet. The laundry closet and 4-fixture bathroom are centrally located for easy access.

This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom European house plan features 1,094 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

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This 3-bedroom house plan offers the form and function of a ranch-style home with farmhouse features adding to the front elevation. Once inside, an open living room and eat-in kitchen greet you, with vaulted ceilings making the space feel larger. A spacious walk-in pantry provides plenty of storage space and is located near the kitchen for quick and easy access. Retreat to the master bedroom, which overlooks the rear porch and includes a step ceiling, adding a visual aesthetic overhead. The 4-fixture en suite includes a walk-in closet behind a pocket door. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are identical in size and sit across the hall from the master. A 1-car garage faces forward on this home and opens into a mudroom with built-in lockers.

A Prairie-style hipped roof and a mix of materials adorn the facade of this 3-bed one-story house plan.  A roomy foyer offers quick and easy access to the kitchen by way of a pocket door, controlling how connected you want the main entrance to feel. Head straight and find yourself in the open dining and great room, which features a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and access to the covered patio.  To the left of the great room, you'll find the garage access, utility room, a full bath, and the second bedroom. Quietly situated on the right side of the home, discover the master suite, as well as a retreat room and a full guest suite. The master bath has tons of room to spread out and includes dual sinks, a large surround walk-in closet, private toilet, and standalone tub and shower.  A private, covered patio, off the master, serves as a quiet space for the homeowner to enjoy and includes a fireplace and hot tub.  Related Plans: Get alternate exteriors with house plans 85300MS and 85298MS. NOTE: Please allow 10 to 15 business days for delivery.

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