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Plan 10-1067 – The Blarney | Neo-Colonial – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 2,860 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1053B – Hawthorn Cottage | Shingle Style – 5-Bed, 5-Bath, 4,452 SF – House plan details
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Plan 10-1053 – St. Louis Traditional | Traditional Ranch – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 2,514 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1829B – Boca Raton Estate | French Country – 5-Bed, 0.5-Bath, 4,394 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1754 – Knightsbridge Manor | Coastal Traditional – 6-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,769 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1690 – Hudson Valley Estate | Southern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,259 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1585 – Outer Banks House | New American – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,426 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1527 – Blue Ridge Lodge | New American – 3-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,653 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1507 – Auburn Pointe Farmhouse | Low Country – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 4,872 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1394 – Stillness | Traditional Colonial – 5-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 939 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1392 – Carolina Craftsman | Shingle Style – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 1,942 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1276 – New York Skyline | Traditional – 3-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 125 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1095 – Auburn Knoll Estate | New American – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,180 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-2013 – Auburn Run Homestead | Southern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,621 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1987 – Black Hills Lodge | French Provincial – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,041 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.