Coastal cottage plans

The sister plan to our Moss creek Cottage with the addition of a main floor guest bedroom. Offering the same classic exterior and open plan concept that has made the original design such a popular plan.

This stilt-base, coastal home plan presents front and rear porches, and is exclusive to Architectural Designs. Five bedrooms surround the shared living space, which combines the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Ten foot ceilings make the living space feel larger, while the simple and spacious layout of the island kitchen allows multiple cooks to join in the fun. The rear porch provides a great spot to grill or dine outdoors while enjoying the sea breeze. Both forward-facing bedrooms…

Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living magazine, is no stranger to concept houses. Getting a pitch for one from a reader, on the other hand, was a ne...

Where charm and relaxation come together. Find your fantasy vacation retreat within our favorite picks for beach cottage house plans.

Whether you're just looking for a little eye candy or searching for your future forever home, these custom-designed homes are the best house plans of 2018.

This exquisite Southern Cottage, exclusive to Architectural Designs, will win you over with its elegant hip roof that flares out at the bottom. There's room for six stools at the kitchen island that has an open view to the living room with its big fireplace. Sliding glass doors lead out to the huge screened porch in back where you can sit and dine in shaded comfort. Two L-shaped decks flank the porch so you can sunbathe as well. The master suite gets the whole left side of the house with two…

A shed dormer with four windows sits above the 9'-deep entry porch on this 3-bed country cottage house plan. The front door is centered on the home and takes you to an open layout with the dining room, family room and kitchen combined into an entertaining space. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a large walk-in closet and two vanities in the bath plus a spa tub and a walk-in shower. Stairs take you to the second floor where two bedrooms with walk-in closets are separated by a…

Elevated house plans are primarily designed for homes located in flood zones. The foundations for these home designs typically utilize pilings, piers, stilts or CMU block walls to raise the home off grade. Many lots in coastal areas (seaside, lake and river) are assigned base flood elevation certificates which dictate how high off the ground the first living level of a home must be built. The height is determined by flood maps created by FEMA and enforced by local building departments…

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Wooden brackets support the deep, gable overhangs, and a circular window above the front porch contributes character to the great curb appeal. The heart of the home resides towards the back of the home and takes advantage of any rearward views. Sliding doors off the dining area lead to a large deck, half of which is covered for when you desire shade. An oversized prep island anchors the shared living space, and a roomy walk-in pantry sits nearby. The master bedroom disrupts the rectangular…