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Multipaned windows, decorative corbels and shake-textured gable ends give a comfortably familiar country-style look to the otherwise contemporary Paisley. Slender porch posts add to the ambiance. Its compact design makes this four-bedroom home economical to build, as well as to heat and maintain.

Entering, you step into a small but lofty two-story entry. Stairs to the three upper bedrooms and a full bathroom are straight ahead. During daylight hours, this stairway is naturally illuminated by a good-sized window on the second level.

The right side of the entry is totally open to the living room, the first of three gathering spaces that fill the right side of the ground floor, front to back. Daylight spills into the living room through wide multipaned windows at the front and on the side.

A C-shaped kitchen fills the right side of the next room, with a dining area on the left. Stacked pantry shelves hide behind double doors near the sliding glass doors that lead out onto a covered patio. The patio could easily be screened if flying insects are frequent uninvited guests.

In addition to the pantry, cabinet and closet storage is ample throughout the home. Cupboards wrap around the kitchen, above and below the counters. A coat closet nestles under the stairs, and a broom closet with shelves is nearby.

More cabinets fill the wall above the laundry appliances in the pass-through utility room that links with the two-car garage. The small bathroom along the hallway to the Paisley’s owners’ suite is conveniently located for garage, kitchen and general use.

Though the owners’ suite is modestly sized, it does have a roomy walk-in closet and a private bathroom (the third), with its own linen closet.

The Paisley 30-852 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

With summer in full swing the team at The House Plan Company has put together a collection of plans that would make a fantastic addition to any backyard. Whether you are looking to up your pool side experience with the addition of a cabana or create the ultimate outdoor living room these designs are sure to make a splash!

Mountain Casita

Designed with the sunny southwest in mind the Mountain Casita design #85405 offers 1580 square feet of flexible recreation space. Five roll up doors fill the front wall allowing the design to be completely opened to the outdoors. A large, covered patio extends the sheltered outdoor living and enhances it with a grill counter. An ideal accompaniment to a swimming pool, the Mountain Casita offers a beverage bar, a full bathroom, and a steam room!

Cabana Cool

Those looking to expand their pool side game, look no further than the Cabana Cool design #30866. At 400 square feet, this cabana offers a space to escape the sun while still enjoying the outdoors. Along the back wall is a fireplace which is framed by built-ins. Around the back side of the design are two storage closets to help with pool maintenance and organization.

Corea Pavillion

The Corea Pavillion is a great design for those looking to add to their outdoor experience. This 1008 square foot design is an ideal center piece to any backyard – with or without a swimming pool. The covered space has a half wall that wraps around three sides offering a grill area and wet bar. Entertaining is easy in this space between the outdoor kitchen and firepit.

Driftwood Poolhouse

At only 456 square feet the Driftwood Poolhouse packs a big punch. A vaulted lanai is centered around a fireplace. Behind sliding barn doors, a TV cabinet is kept out of sight but easily revealed on game day for the ultimate watch party. To the side of the lanai is a bar and grill. The bar is lined by an eating bar allowing guests to mingle and chat with the grill king or mix master. Along the back is a full bathroom with a bench and shelves making the transition from the lounge to the pool easy.

Bar Hop

Looking for a poolside addition that provides an optional guest room? The search ends at the Bar Hop design. A studio space with a full bathroom and closet could serve as a detached guest room for those who enjoy entertaining but want to offer overnighters their own space. Between the studio and the large recreation room is a half bathroom with direct access to the outdoors, an excellent feature for a pool side structure, along with a storage closet. The recreation room can be opened through a roll up door on the right side. Along the side is a long counter with a sink and for those warm summer afternoons the entertaining can spill out to the outdoor kitchen which is framed by a long eating bar.

Inspired by these five stunning poolside plans? Check out The House Plan Company’s complete collection of Pool House Plans and find the perfect pairing to your outdoor retreat.

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Shake and lap siding combine with cultured stone veneer to make the Brookville a textural treat for the eyes.  This country cottage is designed for a lot that slopes down at the rear.

Family and friends will enjoy spending time together in the window-bright, wide-open gathering space at the heart of this home. Sparkling windows frame and crown a gas fireplace that serves as a focal point in the vaulted great room. This lofty space segues seamlessly into the dining room. Only a drop in ceiling height marks the transition.

Sliding doors in the dining room allow easy access to a wide, partially covered railed deck that spans much of the rear. The covered section could be screened if bugs are problematic. Kitchen workers can gaze out across the raised eating bar to watch fireplace flames or keep tabs on activities in the dining room and on the deck. Counters, cabinets, and appliances wrap around four sides of the kitchen, and a roomy pantry nestles into one corner.

Another vaulted ceiling expands the sense of spaciousness in the owners’ suite, the only ground floor bedroom. Amenities here include a deep walk-in closet and a two-section bathroom with an oversized shower.

You can overlook the vaulted great room while ascending the stairway to the upper level. Two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large bonus room are upstairs. One bedroom has a wider closet; the other bedroom is slightly larger overall.

Light spills into the Brookville’s bonus room through a street-facing multipaned window. Ceilings slope down on the left and right. This room could double as an art studio, hobby space, or exercise room while still leaving plenty of storage space along the sides.

The Brookville 30-928 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

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Simple batt and board siding grace the exterior of the Hideaway cabin plan. The front covered porch has a vaulted ceiling allowing additional windows to fill the front of the home pouring in natural light.

Inside the front door opens immediately into the great room, where the vaulted ceiling continues. To the left is the living area where a cozy corner wood stove keeps the home comfortable on chill winter evenings. To the right are the dining area and kitchen. An angled island provides some visual separation between the dining room and the kitchen while adding to the available counter space.

Just around the corner, off the kitchen, a hallway leads back to the main floor bedrooms but first leads past the utility room. Designed to function as a mud hall, the utility room’s passthrough design provides direct access to the side yard. At the end of the hall is the owners’ suite with a private bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The owners’ suite also boasts direct access to the outdoors.

Back in the great room a staircase along the back wall leads up to the unfinished loft allowing the Hideaway to be tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle. Depending on the foundation the home is built on, the under-stair storage could serve as a pantry to the nearby kitchen. Or if built on a basement, the basement access stairs run under the stairs leading to the loft.

The Hideaway 31-082 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

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Handsome brick graces most of the exterior of the traditional Toketee house plan. Stone accents add visual interest for those passing by. The front door is recessed adding privacy and protection from the elements.

Inside the double front door opens to a vaulted entry. Just a few steps away is a convenient coat closet and directly off the entry is a study. With its proximity to the front door along with built-in bookcase and window seat, the study would make an ideal home office. At the end of the entry the floor plan transitions to a transverse hallway.

To the left, the hallway leads past the formal dining room and ends at the home's two secondary bedrooms. Straight ahead an arched opening frames the vaulted great room. The rear wall of the great room is filled with windows flooding the space with natural light. For those who live in areas where weather or bugs are an issue, the great room opens to a screened porch where the outdoors can be enjoyed in peace and quiet. The well-appointed kitchen is open to the great room though an eating bar helps to provide visual separation. The kitchen is a home chef’s dream with ample counter space, a center island with cooktop and a walk-in pantry. Those who enjoy slightly more formal entertaining will appreciate the separation between the kitchen and dining. After a delightful meal is enjoyed it is easy to retire to the home's sunroom where the outdoors can continue to be enjoyed.

The owners’ suite is at the end of the hallway that crosses the Toketee’s one story floor plan along with a half bathroom for guests. French doors open to the vaulted owners’ suite which is a spacious retreat that boasts direct access to the back deck, a sitting room, and private bathroom complete with twin sinks, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet.

Directly across from the owners’ suite is access to the attached three car garage. Ideal for a large property or corner city lot, the garage bays are accessed from the side.

The Toketee 10-613 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

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You can see the Craftsman influence in the exterior of the Artondale, from the use of shingles in the gable ends to the stone based columns this two story duplex plan is a treat for the eyes. The separation of the units is visible even from the street, only the wall of the two car garages is shared.

Each unit of the Artondale is identical so only one will be described.

Slender posts with wide stone bases frame the front door. The covered porch is cozy but welcoming. Inside the entry offers a coat closet just inside the front door and opens up to the living room or the staircase leading to the second floor.

The main floor is filled with the great room. Living room, dining room, and kitchen are completely open allowing people and conversations to flow between the three spaces. An eating bar extends from the kitchen providing some visual separation while adding to the available seating. A sliding glass door off the kitchen opens to the back covered patio. The hallway that extends from the great room leads beyond a storage closet to a half bathroom, laundry room, and access to the attached two car garage.

The two story floor plan has all three bedrooms on the second floor providing nice separation between the living spaces and the sleeping area. The staircase separates the owners’ suite from the two secondary bedrooms. The owners’ suite is well-appointed and decorated with a vaulted ceiling. A pocket door slides to reveal the walk-in closet and at the back of the suite is the private bathroom.

Each unit is comfortably laid out with just under 1500 square feet of living area it is easy to see why the Artondale is a great duplex design.

The Artondale 60-059 is created by Associated Designs, Inc.’s talented team of residential home designers. 

Whether you are looking to jump on the accessory dwelling unit trend or prefer the cozy living of a small house plan, designs under 1000 square feet are in high demand. The House Plan Company has put together a collection of small house plans that live large.

Sunset Key 58951

A soaring shed roof provides the opportunity for vaulted ceilings inside this modern small house plan that packs a big punch with only 952 square feet. A generous use of windows fills the home with natural light. From the front covered deck, the Sunset Key offers a narrow footprint at only 28’ wide. Through the front door you immediately step into the great room. Living room, dining, and kitchen are seamless. The first thing that catches your eye is the stunning wall of windows, ideal for soaking up any coastal, mountain, river, lake, or cityscape views. Off the kitchen a sliding glass door opens to the deck. This charming modern cabin plan is rounded out with a bedroom that offers two closets, a full bathroom, and an office.

Melia 54637

Graceful gable ends and a stone wainscot give the Melia a charming country feel. Inside the entry offers a coat closet to the right. A few steps in and the floor plan opens up to the living area. Utilizing the great room layout provides flexibility for furnishing this cozy space. Beyond the kitchen, double doors open to the main floor bedroom which has direct access to the back yard. There is also a shared bathroom at the end of the hallway along with storage built under the staircase. On the second floor there are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. All of this comfortably laid out in a floor plan that is only 943 square feet.

Hillock 34057

Looking for a barndominum plan under 1000 square feet? Look no further than the Hillock. At 992 square feet this design offers a 2 car garage on the main floor and a 2 bedroom apartment on the second. In addition to the car storage on the first floor, a half bathroom is tucked away under the stairs which are closed off from the garage. The stairs run through the middle of the living area, providing some separation between the living room and the kitchen with built-in dining area. A rich display of windows along the front insure that the living area and kitchen are filled with light. At the back of the second floor are two bedrooms laid out as jack-and-jill suites, sharing direct access to the compartmentalized bathroom. Each suite also has a private balcony.

Plan 80802

Straight out of a fairytale, Plan 80802 has an adorable cottage exterior. Slender posts frame the front door and the small covered porch. At only 781 square feet this single level design offers an open living area. The front door opens immediately into the great room. A coat closet is to the right and straight ahead a sitting area with cozy fireplace. The kitchen includes space for a breakfast nook. Beyond the kitchen is the bedroom with step-in closet along with the full bathroom.

Whether you are looking to downsize your year-round residence or wanting to add a secondary dwelling to your property, these small house plans offer comfortable floor plans and modern amenities. To continue your search check out The House Plan Company’s collection of small or tiny house plans.