Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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Plan 19-1518 – Lincoln Farmhouse | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,850 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1946 – The Bell Manor | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 1,879 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1409 – The Hall Estate | Coastal Traditional – 1-Bed, 1-Bath, 900 SF – House plan details
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Plan 19-1524 – Auburn Brook House | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,200 SF – House plan details
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Plan 20-1521 – The Nurses Home | New American Duplex – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,050 SF – House plan details
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Plan 18-1731 – Briarcliff Manor | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,600 SF – House plan details
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Plan 20-1113 – Auburn Landing Cottage | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,800 SF – House plan details
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Plan 20-1550 – Thrust Manor | New American – 5-Bed, 0.5-Bath, 4,100 SF – House plan details
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Plan 15-1244 – Beechwood Springs Estate | Coastal Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 5-Bath, 3,346 SF – House plan details
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Plan 17-1717 – Parker Place | French Country – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 6,439 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2119 – Laurel Brook Cottage | Southern Low Country – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,197 SF – House plan details
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Plan 13-1814 – Rose Run Chalet | New American – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 3,420 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1962 – Aster Creek Farm | Craftsman Golf Cart – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 2,874 SF – House plan details
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Plan 7-2213 – Auburn Willow Manor | Coastal Traditional – 5-Bed, 4-Bath, 3,800 SF – House plan details
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Plan 20-2188 – Aster Orchard Homestead | New American – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,400 SF – House plan details
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
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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.