Southern 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 porch wraps entirely around this country home, providing effortless outdoor extension of indoor activities. Two oversized dormers and a substantial stone chimney add character. The entry leads into the two-story living room with its fireplace and bay window. The open plan at the living and dining rooms and the kitchen add further appeal. A peninsula eating bar separates the living room from the U-shaped kitchen. The adjacent dining room includes a second entrance to the porch. In the first-floor master suite, the bay window in the bedroom is the twin of the one in the living room. The compartmented master bath includes twin sinks, separate shower, tub and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the living room on one side and the dining room on the other. A second full bath and two bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, complete this floor. Foundation options: basement, slab or crawl space. Please specify.

Picture raising your family in this attractive home. With handsome columns and railings, the front porch offers a place to visit with neighbors. In back, another covered porch is accessed via an atrium door. The great room is complete with built-ins next to the gas fireplace. The well-designed kitchen lies between the formal dining room and the informal breakfast room, which also opens to the rear porch. On one side of the house, the master suite is convenient to a bedroom that can function as a nursery or private study. Twin walk-in closets and a luxury bath are features of the master suite. On the other side of the house, two more bedrooms share a full bath. Ceilings: 9’ standard. Foundation options: slab or crawl space. Specify when ordering.

This romantic Mediterranean villa extends living space from the interior to the wrap-around veranda and deck. Both lower and upper levels open to the outside via a series of French doors. The unusual kitchen has an octagonal eating nook. A wide archway separates the dining room with its tray ceiling from the living room with its coffered ceiling. The master suite offers a two-sided fireplace, an octagonal sitting area with a vaulted ceiling and a luxury-filled bath with a walk-in closet. Ceiling heights range from 10’ to 13’. Foundation: crawl space.