Top 20 Best-Selling House Plans

Lowcountry Farmhouse, Plan #2000

With a classic interpretation of coastal and Lowcountry architecture, this home maximizes views from almost every side. The open, contemporary floor plan helps to create a relaxed, casual feel while the wide front porch and rear screened living area anchor it with tradition.

• 2,754 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Beachside Bungalow, Plan #1117

This quaint beach house is perfect for weekend getaways. The floor plan might not be overly spacious, but you’re not building a spot on the water to sit inside. It’s perfect for two with a view from every room. The welcoming covered front porch and charming gabled roof lend the tiny bungalow extra curb appeal.

• 484 square feet
• 1 bedrooms, 1 baths

Four Gables, Plan #1832

With a goal to simplify the floor plan, the architect used simple lines and an open floor plan to reduce wasted square footage while maximizing livability. The result is a harmonious arrangement of the kitchen, eating, and living spaces which helps the main floor feel much larger. To anchor the Southern feel, large porches in the front and rear provide abundant outdoor living space. The plan can also accommodate an optional basement with some adjustments to the main floor,

• 2,341 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Dogwood Acres, Plan #2098

This spacious house plan will fulfill all your farmhouse dreams. As 2023 Idea House, the home is designed with entertaining in mind—both indoors and out. On the main floor the primary living space opens to a screened porch with an adjoining dining space and outdoor kitchen while downstairs the full, multi-room basement is complete with bathroom and sleeping porch. With a generous lot, you can add the accompanying Party Barn (SL-2099), Mary’s Folly (SL-2100), and Waylon’s Dogtrot (SL-2102).

• 5,620 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 5 bath

Banning Court, Plan #1254

This storybook cottage looks like it could be straight out of a Hallmark movie. The expansive, deep front porch wraps around into a screened-in section for year-round use to expand the home’s living space. Off the entryway, a cozy library easily doubles as a private home office or bonus room.

• 1,286 square feet
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bath

Tideland Haven, Plan #1375

Sheltered by deep overhangs and a wraparound porch, this award-winning plan has comforting details in every room. French doors help to maximize the natural light for an open and spacious feeling. Enjoy the sitting area in the primary bedroom, designed for enjoying the view from a corner of windows. 

• 2,418 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

Party Barn, Plan #2099

This party barn is an entertainers dream. Vaulted ceilings, a kitchenette, bi-folding doors on a track, and a pair of garage doors create an open-air hall perfect for any type of party. The open floor plan allows for creative design and easy access to craft any space.

Palmetto Cottage, Plan #2009

With compact, easygoing floor plan, this Lowcountry-inspired home is perfect for families downsizing as well as those looking to build a guest cottage or detached in-laws suite. Even though it’s only 656 square feet, the tiny cottage lives large thanks to its vaulted entertaining space, eat-in-kitchen, and inviting front porch.

• 656 square feet
• 1 bedrooms, 1 bath

Bellewood Cottage, Plan #2049

If you look at any of architect Brandon Ingram’s designs you’ll immediately notice his attention to detail and penchant for classic Southern style. This front facade with a simple (while interesting) roofline with welcoming dormers and an expansive front porch is no exception. Just shy of 3,000 square feet, the free-flowing floor plan of Bellwood Cottage allows for plenty of gathering space while insuring ample privacy to keep everyone happy. As a single level home, it’s also ideal for all stages of life.

• 2,937 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

New Tideland Haven, Plan #1824

If you love a porch, this is the house plan for you! The grand wraparound porch that greets you can be accessed from all the main living spaces, including the primary bedroom (which also has its own private porch). The nine-foot ceiling kitchen, living, and dining areas are the heart of the home with a cozy study adjacent while the bedrooms are tucked towards the back for privacy.

• 2,622 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

River Place Cottage, Plan #1959

This coastal cottage pulls inspiration from traditional Southern architecture, and it’s built for entertaining, inside and out—from the screened living porch with an outdoor fireplace to the wet bar and large kitchen island indoors, there are plenty of spaces to host friends and family.

• 2,420 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

The Loudon, Plan #2054

This universal design floor plan lives larger than its humble 2,000 square feet thanks to 8 foot doors and 10 foot ceilings. Just inside the front door a spacious living room opens up to the kitchen and dining space, but the best part is the cozy screened-in porch. Though there’s no true powder room, a creative pocket door transforms the shared bathroom into a guest bath.

• 2,027 square feet
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

Brazos Bend, Plan #2096

Designed with multi-generational living and accessibility top of mind Brazos Bend is outfitted with dual primary suites on the first floor, zero-entry showers, and extra wide doorways. Bifold windows off the breakfast nook and sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoor living areas to the covered porch and grill area.

• 3,755 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Whiteside Farm, Plan #1979

Timeless design details like exposed beams and vaulted ceilings anchor the family room, while concertina doors open to a screened porch, yielding a seamless indoor-outdoor living flow. This four-bedroom plan also has a bonus room on each floor, making Whiteside Farm ideal for any stage of life, as they can function as offices, playrooms, exercise rooms, nurseries, etc.

• 3,610 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Ramble Farmhouse, Plan #2052

Designed as our 2020 Southern Living Idea House, the Ramble Farmhouse has it all—a wide terrace entry, gallery-style back kitchen, entertaining-friendly primary kitchen, the coziest library, and a large porch outfitted with a generous fireplace.

• 3,643 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Hawthorn Cottage, Plan #2004

With vaulted ceilings and an open plan, the kitchen, living, and dining spaces function together, with three walls of windows and access points to the front porch and rear screened porch. The plan separates the shared living spaces from the private spaces, with the two bedrooms and baths located in the left wing of the house.

• 1,560 square feet
• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Cottage of the Year, Plan #593

Here’s a warm, inviting year-round retreat where friends and family can relax. This New England Colonial-style home, complete with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, has two spacious floors with ample room for entertaining. Plus, there’s plenty of indoor-outdoor space to boot.

• 2,718 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Deer Run, Plan #731

This cozy cabin might be under 1,000 square feet, but with an open living room complete with a fireplace and windows along three walls, plus French doors that open to the back porch, it feels much bigger. Tucked upstairs is the secondary bedroom and full bath.

• 973 square feet
• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Moreland Cottage, Plan #2109

One of the best parts of this Lowcountry-style house plan designed by Court Atkins. is the expansive rear screened in living area. As a two-story home, the layout includes a generous primary suite, three bedrooms upstairs, and a secluded guest suite over the detached garage.

• 3,800 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Salt Hammock Retreat, Plan #2110

There’s no shortage of coastal charm with this plan that strikes a balance between function and luxury. Aside from the necessary spaces (kitchen and living spaces), the main floor includes a gym, home office, secondary entry-meets-mudroom, and formal foyer while a media room with an attached balcony anchors the upstairs. To emphasize outdoor living, it’s complete with a large covered porch with a fireplace, grilling porch, and pool deck.

• 5,212 square feet
• 5 bedrooms, 6 baths