Contemporary House Plans

A wonderful curved portico supported by columns leads into this impressive contemporary design. Tile work and curved, high-volume ceilings distinguish the formal living and dining rooms. A high ceiling is also found in the den, complete with a private bathroom. In the magnificent master suite, a see-through fireplace separates the sleeping area from the bayed sitting area. The suite also includes an exercise area with wet bar. The lavish master bath features his and her vanities and walk-in closets, a sumptuous soaking tub, island shower and commode closet. The family wing offers a powder room with entry to the covered patio in back, a huge kitchen with a central cooktop island and walk-in pantry, a glass-walled nook and a grand vaulted family room with fireplace and media wall. Note the summer kitchen on the patio. Two family bedrooms each access a compartmented bath. Foundation: slab.

An impressive covered entry introduces this traditional home, which provides the option of a fourth bedroom and third bathroom next to the covered patio in the rear. Ten-foot ceilings are found throughout the design, adding volume and light. Formal living and dining rooms are placed on either side of the grand foyer, which continues back to the family room with its fireplace bordered by built-ins. Here, a large sliding glass window overlooks the patio and a possible backyard pool. The family room is open to both the bayed breakfast nook, surrounded by mitered glass, and the kitchen with its angled eating bar and pantry closet. Also overlooking the backyard, the spectacular master suite includes an oversized bath with a walk-in closet, a step-down doorless shower, a corner garden tub and two sinks separated by knee space. On the other side of the house, the second full bath serves the secondary bedrooms and the rest of the house. For a different elevation, see Plan W6352HD. Foundation: slab.

A covered wrap-around porch off the entry hall, plus an expansive deck make for glorious outdoor living at this year-round vacation home. The open kitchen includes a curved island with an eating bar. The living-dining room shares a see-through fireplace with the master bedroom. The master bedroom is handy to the full bath on this floor, which includes a corner tub and separate shower. Upstairs, two more large bedrooms share the second full bath. Ceilings: 8’ standard; bedrooms 2 and 3 slope. Foundation: walkout basement. Canadian architect; extra postage required.

This spacious, luxurious contemporary home offers lots of living space and a variety of extra features. Opening from the foyer and gallery are formal vaulted living and dining rooms and the family area. The living room and the den share a wonderful see-through fireplace. The large kitchen contains a central prep island with a snack bar. The breakfast nook is set in a bay, and the family room features a corner fireplace. A laundry room with a sink and cabinets completes the main level. On the upper level, the master bedroom has a 10-foot ceiling and another fireplace and opens to an amenity-filled bath. The two other bedrooms have walk-in closets and share a bathroom. The drive-under three-car garage with its shop area accommodates an eight-foot upslope. A bonus room with built-in storage is found on this level. Foundation: crawl/basement.

A many-windowed solarium brings the winter sun into this handsome two-story home. With its daylight basement and side-loading garage, the design works well on a lot that is either wide or on a corner. More windows enhance the dining and family rooms, which can be viewed from the open stairway. Double doors open from the sheltered entry porch to the dining area, beyond which lies the kitchen with its angled eating island. To one side is the fireplaced family room, while the formal living room is set in the corner. In the first-floor master suite are a walk-in closet and a private bath with twin sinks and a separate tub and shower. A powder room and laundry room-mudroom complete the first floor. The second floor includes bonus space over the garage, a hall bathroom and two more bedrooms, one of which could be used as a study. Foundation: half basement, half crawl space. Canadian architect; extra postage required.