Cottage House Plans – Cozy, Charming Designs for Every Lifestyle
Explore quaint and efficient cottage floor plans perfect for vacation homes, downsizing, or everyday living.
Find Your Dream house
Found 2,712 House Plans!
-
Plan 20-1675 – Vibe Manor | Shingle Style Coastal – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,966 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1520 – Auburn Grove Farmhouse | Low Country – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 4,113 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1450 – Murphy Lodge | French Country – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 3,590 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1366 – Auburn Bluff Lodge | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,755 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1322 – Stewart Meadow | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,245 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1294 – St Austell Ridge | New American – 4-Bed, 2-Bath, 3,462 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1280 – Aster Terrace Villa | New American – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,798 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1273 – Auburn Hollow Lodge | New American – 5-Bed, 6-Bath, 4,250 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1249B – County House | Modern Traditional – 4-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 4,087 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1147B – Green Ridge | Modern Craftsman – 5-Bed – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1147 – Aster Knoll Cottage | New American – 5-Bed, 5-Bath, 3,972 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1128 – The Lopez Haven | New American – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 3,821 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1084 – Auburn Grove House | Traditional – 4-Bed, 4-Bath, 2,791 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1079 – Hernandez Place | New American – 5-Bed, 5.5-Bath, 3,831 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out -
Plan 20-1064 – The Young House | New American – 5-Bed, 4.5-Bath, 2,145 SF – House plan details
Log in to rule out
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)
Find Your Fit
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.