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08SepSeptember 8, 2025

The Timeless Appeal of Dog Trot House Plans – and a Modern Example You’ll Love

What Is a Dog Trot House? If you’ve spent time studying Southern architecture, you may have heard of a dog trot house. Also known as a “dog-run” or “breezeway” house, this design dates back to the 19th century and was especially popular in the rural South. Its defining feature is a...

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04SepSeptember 4, 2025

Plan 41421 – Country Ranch Farmhouse with Open Living

A Ranch-Style Home with Classic Country Charm When it comes to family-friendly living, sometimes the best things come in modest packages. Ranch Style House Plan 41421 delivers all the essentials in a thoughtful, efficient layout—without sacrificing charm or comfort. At 1,474 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car...

By Family Home PlansGeneral, House Plans3 bedroom ranch home, country farmhouse plan, open floor plan ranch, small ranch house design, split floor plan ranch0 Comments

02SepSeptember 2, 2025

Plan 84705 – Modern Farmhouse with Smart Family Features

A Modern Farmhouse That Gets It Right Some homes just “get it.” They strike the perfect balance between charm and function, between timeless style and modern convenience. Plan 84705 is one of those homes. With 2,343 sq. ft. of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a two-car side-load garage,...

By Family Home PlansFarmhouse, House Plans4 bedroom farmhouse, family-friendly home design, farmhouse with laundry access, farmhouse with rear porch, open floor plan farmhouse0 Comments

28AugAugust 28, 2025

Plan 41481 – Modern Farmhouse with Flexible Living

A Fresh Take on the Modern Farmhouse The Modern Farmhouse style has captured the hearts of homeowners for more than a decade, but today’s designs are pushing the envelope with bold new aesthetics. Plan 41481, Moody and Modern Farmhouse, takes everything people love about the farmhouse look—open layouts, welcoming porches, and...

By Family Home PlansFarmhouse, House Plansfarmhouse with bonus room, farmhouse with outdoor fireplace, luxury farmhouse plan, moody farmhouse design, open floor plan farmhouse0 Comments

25AugAugust 25, 2025

New House Plans: Lodge, Craftsman & Farmhouse

There’s nothing more exciting than seeing brand-new designs come to life. At Family Home Plans, we’re always adding to our collection—bringing you the latest styles, layouts, and features that today’s homeowners are searching for. In this article, we’re highlighting some of our newest house plans, each carefully designed to combine...

By Family Home PlansCabin Plans, Craftsman Homes, Farmhouse, General, House Plans3 bedroom house plans, craftsman house plans, custom home designs, family home plans, house plans with bonus room, house plans with outdoor living, lodge style house plans, modern farmhouse plans, new house plans, open floor plan homes0 Comments

22AugAugust 22, 2025

Plan Style Spotlight: Why Ranch Homes Are Still America’s Favorite

There’s a certain nostalgia that comes with a ranch home. Maybe you remember growing up on a quiet cul-de-sac where the houses sat low and wide, each with its own tidy yard and long driveway. Kids rode bikes in circles until the streetlights came on, while parents chatted in lawn...

By Family Home PlansHome Styles, House Plansingle-story homes, modern ranch style, open floor plans, Ranch House Plans, ranch-style living, timeless home design0 Comments

02OctOctober 2, 2024

Charming Lakeside Home Plan With Beautiful Interior Pictures

Charming Lakeside Home Plan 100139 catches your eye with bright vertical white siding and the natural wood arbor over the garage door. Welcome to the porch where the arched entryway is illuminated by the welcoming glow of a farmhouse style light fixture. In addition to the covered...

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26SepSeptember 26, 2024

New Hexagon House Plan With 3713 Square Feet

Hexagon House Plan 43768 is hiding its retro design when you look from the curbside view. However, let's lift up and get an aerial view thanks to the floor plan. From here, you can see the hexagonal living space. The living area forms the hub of this...

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18SepSeptember 18, 2024

Beautiful Lake House Plan with “Dogtrot” and Recreation Room

Beautiful Lake House Plan 84913 is a great choice for your new vacation home. It offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and fun outdoor living space. The outdoor entertainment options are enhanced by a large "dogtrot" area. A dogtrot acts as a covered breezeway between...

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11SepSeptember 11, 2024

Modern Mountain Home Plan with 2214 Square Feet of Pure Luxury

Modern Mountain Home Plan 84921 has 2,214 square feet of living space, 1 amazing bedroom suite, and 1.5 bathrooms on the main level floor plan. We understand that most homeowners need more than one bedroom, so this new design has an optional unfinished basement. That level provides...

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