Country House Plans

A sunny railed deck is placed atop the wrap-around porch of this delightful country design. The side placement of the garage suits the design to either a wide or corner lot. From the entry foyer, one proceeds past the open kitchen with its island and peninsula snack bar to enter the good-sized living room, which directly accesses the porch. A powder room and a laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, an open area at the top of the stairs can be used as either a den or a fourth bedroom. In the master suite, the walk-through closet accesses a private bath with a walk-in shower, a tub and two sinks bordered by makeup space. The remaining bedrooms share a hall bath. Nine foot ceilings are on the first floor. Foundation: daylight basement. Canadian architect; extra postage required.

Ideal for the year-round gardener, this design features a built-in greenhouse illuminated by three skylights. If desired, the space can be used instead as a playroom. The huge kitchen with its central cooktop island, the breakfast nook and the vaulted family room join together for great family living. The family room and breakfast room open to a spacious covered patio in back. Bedroom two and the den/study each access a full bath. The den could be used as a third bedroom. On the opposite side of the house, the master bedroom features a super-sized walk-in closet. The luxury-filled master bath looks onto a private garden. Upstairs, bonus space can be finished at a later time. Foundation: basement.

With a wrap-around entry porch, plus a vaulted screened porch that opens to a third porch, this traditional home offers excellent outdoor living space. The commodious great room, its ceiling sloping up to 14’, has a fireplace at one end and a dining area at the other. An eating bar separates the great room from the kitchen which includes a built-in desk, a pantry closet and a light-filled breakfast nook. The master suite enjoys direct access to the screened porch and features a bath with a walk-in closet, his and her vanities, a garden tub and separate shower. Upstairs, two family bedrooms with walk-in closets share a full bath; bedroom three accesses attic storage space. An optional game room completes this floor. Ceilings: 9’ standard. Foundation: slab. Basement or crawl space an additional $75. Specify when ordering.

The daylight basement on this vacation home plan, which is designed for a sloping lot, offers the opportunity for expansion. A covered porch off the living area allows easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. Angled around the family-room with its cathedral ceiling and a fireplace, a stairway leads down to the basement or up to the second floor, where you can view part of the living area below. Downstairs, a four-fixture bath can be accessed from either the hall or through the walk-in closet of the bedroom on this floor. The kitchen is big enough to house a cooktop island with a circular eating bar. The second floor contains a full bath, a bedroom and a loft area that could be used as a study, a sitting area or a guest area. The ceiling is sloped on the second floor. Foundation: daylight basement. Canadian architect; extra postage required.

Inspired by 19th-century summer cottages along the East Coast, this versatile shingle-style design is suitable as either a year-round residence or a vacation retreat. Serving as outdoor entertainment areas are a wrap-around veranda in front and a screened porch in back. Hardwood floors and nine- and ten-foot ceilings add beauty and volume to the indoor living spaces. The front door opens to a two-story foyer. A wood stove warms the spacious living room. Nearby, the dining room is nestled between two sets of sliding French doors, one to the veranda and the other to the porch. Centrally located, the efficient kitchen features a convenient pass-through to the living room. Double doors open to the first floor master suite with its private bath and access to the porch. The master bath includes a handy pocket door to the utility room. Upstairs, two bedrooms, both with sloped ceilings, share a four-fixture bath. A built-in seat makes the balcony area special. Foundation: slab. Plans are included for a detached two-car garage.