Farm House Plans

A moderately sized front porch of 6 feet by 20 feet and a large rear porch are perfect for entertaining and cookouts. An 11-foot step-up ceiling tops the master bedroom as well as the great room, spotlighted by its fireplace. Elsewhere in the house, nine-foot ceilings are typical. The great room, dining room and kitchen form one large open living space. Notice the bay window in the dining room and the angled counter with a cooktop and an eating bar in the kitchen. Nicely isolated from the rest of the house, the master suite in this farmhouse dwelling is a welcoming retreat for its occupants. A good-sized walk-in closet is found off the master bedroom and a two-compartment bath with a double-bowl vanity completes the suite. The second full bath is placed between the secondary bedrooms, both of which have ample closet space. A linen closet and a coat closet are also found in this wing. Rounding out the design are a powder room and a utility room. Foundation options: slab or crawl space. Specify when ordering.

A combination of siding, stones and graceful columns that support its front porch, this country design has wonderful street appeal. Inside, a minimum of hall space promotes the efficient usage of space. The foyer leads to a study or media room on one side; on the other side, you find a living room with a corner fireplace. In front of the house, an elegant solarium offers a marvelous light-filled retreat. The islanded kitchen is well placed near the dining room, the laundry room and the breakfast area, which accesses a deck in back. Upstairs, two family bedrooms share a hall bath. The master suite includes a large walk-in closet that leads to the compartmented bath. The bath contains a make-up area next to one of the two sinks, as well as a spa tub and a separate shower. Completing the design is bonus space over the side-loading two-car garage. Foundation: daylight basement. Main floor ceilings are nine feet. Canadian architect - extra postage required.

Combining elements of country homes and farmhouses, this design offers covered porches in both front and back and a side-loading garage topped by a vaulted bonus area. Just off the foyer lies a study that could also be used as a home office or playroom. On the other side of the foyer, a half-wall delineates the dining room. An angled eating bar separates the great room and the kitchen. Isolated for privacy, the master suite features a marvelous bath with dual vanities and walk-in closets, garden tub and separate shower. Two family bedrooms share a bath. Ceilings: 9' standard. 12' in kitchen, dining room, great room, foyer and study. Foundation options: slab or crawl space. Specify when ordering.

An up-to-date version of the classic two-story farmhouse, this design is complete with a wrap-around porch and arched windows. A dramatic angled staircase spotlights the two-story foyer. Nine-foot ceilings are standard throughout the first floor, with a vaulted ceiling in the family room. The spacious U-shaped kitchen includes a center island. The adjacent breakfast area flows into the family room with its corner fireplace and stunning rear window wall. On the other side, the kitchen abuts a formal dining room connecting to the living room. In the second-floor hall, a balcony overlooks the family room below. Three secondary bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, share the hall bath. A vaulted ceiling and his and her walk-in closets are featured in the master bedroom, while the luxurious, skylit master bath includes a double vanity, a platform whirlpool tub, separate shower and linen closet. Foundation: standard basement, daylight basement, slab or crawl space.

With dramatic angles, built-ins, high ceilings and covered porches in both front and rear, this economical, compact country cottage is designed for maximum livability. The house works well as either a year-round or a vacation home. Both the three-tiered roof outside, and the angled spaces in the public areas on the first floor, contribute to an impression of size. The vaulted foyer efficiently accesses all areas of the home. The great room includes a built-in TV cabinet and flows into the dining area, which opens to the covered porch in back. Separated by a peninsula counter from the dining area, the C-shaped kitchen includes all the essentials and more. In the master suite, a walk-in closet abuts the compartmented bath which features a garden tub, separate shower and his and her sinks. Upstairs, a balcony overlooks the foyer below. The two secondary bedrooms, each with a dormer, share the hall bath. Foundation: basement, slab, crawl space.