Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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Plan 11-1708 – Palmetto State | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,787 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1554 – Peony Place | New American – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,719 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1314 – The Courtney | New American Duplex – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,219 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1193 – Luxe Estates | Traditional Ranch – 4-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,290 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1161 – Aster Run Retreat | Traditional Cottage – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,080 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1160 – Four Gables | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,066 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1019 – Maryland Ridge | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,844 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1720 – Auburn Garden Farm | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,932 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1622 – Aster Vale Haven | Traditional – 4-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,765 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1467 – The Place | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,956 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1374 – Eliza | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,254 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1292 – The Tanglewood | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,176 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1220 – The Shirley | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,123 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1170 – Gilbert | Traditional Suburban – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,594 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1141 – Nevada Ridge | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,308 SF – House plan details
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What Defines Colonial Architecture?
Colonial style homes balance symmetry and practicality: a centered front door, multi-pane windows, and a simple gable roof.
Many exteriors are finished in stone or brick. Inside, a central hall organizes formal living and dining rooms.
Key Features
- Balanced façade and proportionate window placements
- Central hallway with rooms on each side; bedrooms typically upstairs
- Simple, efficient rooflines and shuttered windows
- Modern comforts—open kitchens, mudrooms, and great rooms where desired
Popular Variations
- Georgian & Federal: formal, stately interpretation with crisp symmetry
- Georgian / Classical options for grand entries and columns
- French Traditional Farmhouse: European influences with rustic touches
- Dutch Colonial: recognizable gambrel rooflines with wide second-floor rooms
Why Builders & Families Choose This Style
- Broad buyer appeal thanks to its classic design
- Works across climates in North America
- Easy to furnish: formal rooms for gatherings, flexible family spaces
What You Get with Our Plans
- Construction-ready CAD & PDF files
- Unlimited build license
- Structural engineering included
- Free foundation changes (slab, crawlspace, basement)
- Affordable modifications and matching plans (same exterior, different bedrooms/garages)
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Explore our curated collection of colonial home plans.
All designs are homes built and refined after 2008 to meet modern codes.
For adjacent looks, browse Traditional or
Modern Suburban plans.
FAQs
What makes a plan “Colonial”?
Symmetry, a central hall, simple rooflines, and a formal front elevation—often with stone or brick accents.
Can I customize?
Yes—we include CAD files, free foundation changes, and low-cost layout edits.
Are these up-to-date?
All plans reflect current standards and are backed by structural engineering.