beach cottage house plans

A charming cupola tops the classic pediment and low-pitched roof of this gorgeous coastal or Key West design. The beauty and warmth of natural light splash the spacious living area with a sense of the outdoors. Entering into the foyer, one ascends an impressive staircase into the living area. Two arched openings lend special touches. Fitted with an entertainment center flanked by built-ins, the great room opens to the breakfast nook and the kitchen with its sizable snack bar. Vaulted ceilings expand the great room, the nook and the master bedroom; 10-foot ceilings are standard elsewhere. Dazzling views to the back through walls of glass are enlivened by a breezy portico. The master suite offers his and her walk-in closets, a luxurious bath and proximity to a front-facing study. A gallery hall with an art niche leads to two family bedrooms, which share a hall bath. The lower level space includes a game room, a bonus room, extra storage and plans for an optional elevator. Construction: Please specify 8" concrete block exterior wall or 2X6 wood. Foundation: post and pier.

Supported by double columns, the gabled entry porch of this Southampton-style cottage is embellished with arched detailing. Inside, the foyer opens to the grand room. Here you find an expansive tray ceiling and a fireplace bordered by built-ins. Featuring a walk-in pantry closet and angled eating bar, the well-crafted kitchen has wrapping counter space and easily serves both the breakfast nook and the formal dining room. An archway announces the elegant formal dining room which features a box-bay window. Five sets of French doors open to the lanai in back, wonderfully connecting indoor and outdoor living space. Secluded on one side of the house, the bedroom leads to an opulent private bath through the dressing area flanked by his and her walk-in closets. On the opposite side, two secondary bedrooms share the other full bath. The lower level consists of a drive-under garage, a covered veranda and unfinished storage and recreation space. Foundation: post & pier.

A raised main-level entry porch and a large screened rear veranda highlight the exterior of this open-plan Tidewater or island home, which can be adapted to maximize any view or conform to any site. The large enclosed ground floor comprises a garage and a large area that can be used as recreation, storage, exercise or office space. Entertaining and family living center around the gracious grand room. An optional aquarium or planter space becomes a relaxing focal point, as does the fireplace flanked by built-ins. The gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry easily serves the grand room, formal dining room and informal nook. The study, master bedroom and master bath form the owners’ wing. This area also contains two walk-in closets and, in the compartmented bath, twin sinks, a glass shower and a raised soaking tub. On the opposite side of the house, two more bedrooms share the second full bath. Foundation: island "raised" basement.