Country House Plans

Country house plans represent a wide range of home styles, but they almost always evoke feelings of nostalgia, Americana, and a relaxing, comfortable lifestyle choice. Initially born ou.... Read More

Country house plans represent a wide range of home styles, but they almost always evoke feelings of nostalgia, Americana, and a relaxing, comfortable lifestyle choice. Initially born out of necessity during the establishment of farming communities, this style is often built by those desiring to live rural lifestyles with love for the land and all the possibilities it represents. However, the modern country style supports the needs of families who desire to be closer to cities and established suburban areas yet still want to recreate the feeling of country living without the entire farm lifestyle.

In response to the continued interest in country-style house plans, our collection offers some definite hallmarks of this lifestyle, including wrap-around porches, large, functional kitchens, and plenty of space to gather with friends and family. The wrap-around porches are especially notable in our collection as they offer a generous outdoor space to comfortably relax and entertain while maintaining a casual atmosphere most often associated with this country living.

If you're not interested in country house plans with wrap-around porches, there is usually at least some covered front porch and/or rear covered or screened porch as well. These exterior elements make country house plans easily recognizable, as do the use of overhead window dormers, gabled rooflines, and abundant window views. Adding some outdoor living space promotes casual living by highlighting the indoor/outdoor living space as a seamless design element that provides a welcoming place for all to gather.

Kitchens are a central design feature in many country house floor plans. Family and friends can gather comfortably in these warm and inviting spaces and participate in the conversation, meal preparation, or dining together. Most kitchens in country house plans feature enough space for a large farmhouse table, offer warm wood detailing, and incorporate classic farm, apron, or old-fashioned porcelain sinks that are particularly well suited for these types of kitchens.

Built for a comfortable and family-friendly lifestyle, country house plans feature layouts that are highlighted with plenty of space to enjoy gathering with family and friends, even in a single-story layout. One-story plans can be sprawling and often incorporate large, well-laid-out rooms which are well-suited to a casual way of life in the home's interior.

Typically, if a second floor is available, it is much smaller than the home's main floor and offers additional bedrooms and a bath. More modern country house plans may include a flex space, loft, or multi-purpose room designed to grow with your family and their needs over time.

Explore our country house plans collection and see how they fit various styles, square footage, and price points.