Simple House Plans
The word “simple” in simple house plans refers to the house, not the plans! Our plans for these homes have just as much detail and information as any of our other sets of drawings. But the homes themselves are less complicated to build, and thus less expensive. Keep in mind, though, that it is not only budgets that inspire folks to purchase simple house plans. In many cases, it is the look of the house that makes it desirable.
Simple homes often have open floor plans, with no unnecessary walls or hallways. Walls are set at 90-degrees to each other, and are straight rather than curved; the floor is set at one level (no “sunken” rooms); and no one needs a map to figure out where things are.
The simplest (and least expensive) homes to build are those whose outlines are a square or rectangle, and whose roof runs in a single straight line.
The trick is to find simple house plans for a house that’s unique and not boring. As you can imagine, this is easier said than done. So in some ways these homes can be more challenging for an architect to design than a more complicated home. When done right, the adjectives we use are “clean”, “understated”, and “unassuming”.
Common Characteristics of Houses Built From Simple House Plans:
- The floor plan and form are straightforward, often with a rectangular or square shape
- Its style, be it contemporary or traditional, is timeless
- Interiors are functional, human-scaled, uncomplicated, light filled, and open
- Rooms serve more than one function
- The design expresses a beauty in practicality
- Details and finishes tend to be simple and unadorned
- Storage is well located and often built-in to minimize free-standing furniture
Styles
- Cottage House Plans
- Contemporary House Plans
- Farmhouse Plans
- Bungalow House Plans
- Ranch House Plans
- Luxury Home Plans
- Cabin Floor Plans
- French Country House Plans
- Lake House Plans
- Craftsman House Plans
- Colonial House Plans
- Southern House Plans
- Country House Plans
- Mountain House Plans
- Cape Cod House Plans
- Coastal Home Plans
- Beach House Floor Plans
- Courtyard House Plans
- Mediterranean House Plans
- Traditional House Plans
- Vacation Home Plans
- Victorian House Plans
- Tudor House Plans
- European House Plans
- Modern House Plans
Types
- Small House Plans
- Unique House Plans
- 1 Bedroom House Plans
- 2 Bedroom House Plans
- 3 Bedroom House Plans
- 4 Bedroom House Plans
- 5 Bedroom House Plans
- 2 Story House Plans
- 1 Story House Plans
- Narrow Lot House Plans
- Open Layout House Plans
- Simple House Plans
- House Plans With Porches
- Passive Solar House Plans
- Wrap Around Porch House Plans
- Green House Plans
- Large House Plans
- Concrete and ICF House Plans
- Hillside House Plans
- In-Law Suite House Plans
- Unusual House Plans
- House Plans With a View
- Adobe House Plans
- Straw Bale House Plans
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