Open Floor Plans

Vaulted Ceilings, Large Expanses of Windows and Generous Outdoor Living Areas Create an Open Feel

Most homes built within the past ten years have been designed with an open floor plan, catering to a more relaxed, but busy lifestyle. Homeowners tend to entertain less formally and with a hectic schedule, want to spend quality time with family whenever possible. An open floor plan provides a space that is welcoming and relaxing, and allows everyone to gather in the same space with ease.

The kitchen is typically open to the great room, with an island or bar delineating the space and allowing a spot for children to do homework or guests to chat with the cook. Sometimes a formal dining room is eliminated entirely, with a large breakfast nook serving as the family eating area and an open space for a dining room table near the kitchen and great room. Auxiliary rooms such as a butler’s pantry, craft room, mud room or home office are important with today’s lifestyle and are usually sited adjacent to the main living area.

With an open floor plan, the Master Suite may be privately situated on the main level with a luxury bathroom and private patio to the rear. Place the secondary bedrooms upstairs with additional auxiliary areas such as a bonus room or a home theater. Continue the open plan with outdoor living areas that provide relaxation.

Several styles of homes are inherently designed with open floor plans, as they are more contemporary styles built within the recent past. Ranch, Postmodern, Modern and Contemporary plans cater to a lifestyle that is informal and less conventional than generations past. Vaulted ceilings, large expanses of windows and generous outdoor living areas all create a more open feel in today’s house plans.

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  • Grand Foyer

    Plan #: AFLFPW17070

    Details
    Style:
    French Country
    Size:
    4,012 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    74’
    Depth:
    70’
    Baths:
    4
    Beds:
    4
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Room to Entertain

    Plan #: AFLFPW08807

    Details
    Style:
    Prairie
    Size:
    4,185 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    115’
    Depth:
    81’
    Baths:
    4
    Beds:
    4
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Mountainside Majesty

    Plan #: AFLFPW06717

    Details
    Style:
    Ranch
    Size:
    2,091 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    78’
    Depth:
    71’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Refined Ranch

    Plan #: AFLFPW25479

    Details
    Style:
    Ranch
    Size:
    1,698 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    48’
    Depth:
    58’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Grand Outdoor Living Area

    Plan #: AFLFPW73227

    Details
    Style:
    French Country
    Size:
    2,847 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    88’
    Depth:
    84’
    Baths:
    3
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    0
  • Fancy French Country

    Plan #: AFLFPW73229

    Details
    Style:
    French Country
    Size:
    3,349 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    118’
    Depth:
    72’
    Baths:
    4
    Beds:
    4
    1/2 baths:
    0
  • Covered BBQ Porch

    Plan #: AFLFPW08584

    Details
    Style:
    Craftsman
    Size:
    3,126 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    104’
    Depth:
    84’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • A Unique Layout

    Plan #: AFLFPW02034

    Details
    Style:
    Country
    Size:
    1,992 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    66’
    Depth:
    62’
    Baths:
    3
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    0
  • Luxurious Window Walls

    Plan #: AFLFPW10923

    Details
    Style:
    Italianate
    Size:
    3,804 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    85’
    Depth:
    80’
    Baths:
    4
    Beds:
    4
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Serene Sun Terrace and Spa

    Plan #: AFLFPW21576

    Details
    Style:
    Farmhouse
    Size:
    2,090 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    84’
    Depth:
    64’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Beachside Bliss

    Plan #: AFLFPW17818

    Details
    Style:
    Farmhouse
    Size:
    2,151 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    61’
    Depth:
    55’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    0
  • Covered Porches and Outdoor Kitchen

    Plan #: AFLFPW09221

    Details
    Style:
    Country
    Size:
    2,000 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    69’
    Depth:
    59’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Wonderful Woodwork

    Plan #: AFLFPW19900

    Details
    Style:
    Cottage
    Size:
    1,421 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    46’
    Depth:
    53’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    0
  • A Place to Relax

    Plan #: AFLFPW73224

    Details
    Style:
    Cottage
    Size:
    2,143 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    47’
    Depth:
    60’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Naturally Relaxing

    Plan #: AFLFPW26183

    Details
    Style:
    Cottage
    Size:
    1,738 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    2
    Width:
    34’
    Depth:
    50’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1
  • Masterfully Crafted

    Plan #: AFLFPW01575

    Details
    Style:
    Cottage
    Size:
    1,580 Sq. Ft
    Stories:
    1
    Width:
    50’
    Depth:
    48’
    Baths:
    2
    Beds:
    3
    1/2 baths:
    1

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