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Plan 14-2129 – Washington Sound | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,308 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2121 – Fern Valley Estate | Coastal – 3-Bed, 4-Bath, 1,570 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2108 – Hawthorn Meadow Farm | New American – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 6,040 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2107 – Energy Estate | Coastal – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,487 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2093 – Basecamp Retreat | Colonial Revival – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,498 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2029 – Aster Harbor Manor | French Country – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 4,341 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2011 – Aster Creek Lodge | New American – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 3,363 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-2010 – Ardoram | New American – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,995 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1996 – Cedar Springs Estate | New American – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,160 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1992 – Maple Cove Cottage | Farmhouse Cottage – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,145 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1880 – Auburn Meadow Place | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,750 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1861 – Sycamore Point House | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 4,024 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1857 – Spruce Shores Retreat | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,795 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1809 – Michigan Basin | Colonial – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 4,563 SF – House plan details
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Plan 14-1763 – Alder Springs Manor | Coastal Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,214 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.