Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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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 9-1392 – Carolina Craftsman | Shingle Style – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,400 SF – House plan details
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Plan 9-1382 – Magnolia Plantation | Coastal Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,175 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 9-1089 – The Young Haven | New American – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,600 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1987 – Black Hills Lodge | French Provincial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,400 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1981 – Robin Hill | Colonial – 3-Bed, 4-Bath, 5,606 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1980 – The Robinson Cottage | Georgian Colonial – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 3,210 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1810 – Aster Point Cottage | French Provincial – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,600 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1787 – Aster Brook Retreat | Charleston – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 3,100 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1777 – Diaz Lodge | French Country – 3-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,800 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1704A – The Alexander House | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,400 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1687 – The Washington Estate | Classical Southern – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,500 SF – House plan details
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Plan 8-1562 – The Perry Station | Coastal Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,694 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
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.