Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
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Plan 13-1990 – Auburn Trail Chalet | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,124 SF – House plan details
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Plan 13-1955 – Beechwood Hill Residence | Traditional Ranch – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,046 SF – House plan details
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Plan 13-1730 – HomelyNook | Modern Contemporary – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,433 SF – House plan details
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Plan 13-1586 – Act Retreat | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,663 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-2989 – Opulent Abodes | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,067 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-2802 – Fern Hill Residence | Traditional Craftsman – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,470 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-2388 – Pecan Brook Manor | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,721 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-2220 – Louisiana Creole | 5 Unit Townhome – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,942 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-2199 – Auburn Heights Lodge | Traditional Townhome – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,476 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-1100 – Dakota Badlands | Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,014 SF – House plan details
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Plan 12-1076 – Aster River Farmhouse | Traditional – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,871 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-2014 – Aster Springs Estate | Traditional Craftsman – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,185 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1996 – Georgia Plateau | Tudor Revival – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,707 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1987 – The Quartz Residence | Traditional – 2-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,804 SF – House plan details
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Plan 11-1955 – Sycamore Run Manor | Dutch Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,454 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.