European House Plans

Have you ever traveled to a European country and absolutely loved the look of the homes there along the streets and in the countryside? Bring the European design to your house style with European house plans. European house plans take the best features of Tuscany, France and the Mediterranean to place it into a single design layout. Imagine the grand European castles downsized to become your perfect American home.
These house plans incorporate more metal materials than in other house styles. You may see copper and wrought iron accents throughout the exterior of the home. Gabled roofs, hipped roofs and dormers are common features on the top of the house while front porches will have roofs supported by columns and pillars. The exterior of the house will have numerous windows to allow in the flow of natural light as often the front windows are designed with have an arch that is reminiscent of Old World style cottages.
European house plans commonly have 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, yet can come in smaller or larger house plan sizes. Brick, stucco and stone are common materials for exterior trims or siding - creating a strong structure that is resistant to many different types of weather. With numerous living quarters and plenty of space, the possibilities of building the perfect home is within your reach.