Home Our Favorite House Plans of 2018 By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 29, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living House Plans Finding the perfect house plan means something a little different for every family. If you love the curb appeal of quaint cross-gables and a steeply pitched roof, a charming cottage just might be the ticket. If you prefer cozying up on a big porch complete with a porch swing and plenty of shiplap, a modern farmhouse is calling your name. This year, we've been swooning over our Southern Living House Plans that give the homiest homes for each and every Southern family. From fresh takes to classic staples, these house plans introduce a whole new set of possibilities. (This is the type of window shopping we're into.) Whether you're just looking for a little eye candy or searching for your future forever home, these custom-designed homes are the best house plans of 2018. 01 of 17 Lowcountry Farmhouse, Plan #2000 J. Savage Gibson The name says it all. This house plan is a heavenly mash-up of Lowcountry style and farmhouse design. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths2,754 square feetSee Plan: Lowcountry Farmhouse 02 of 17 Longleaf Cottage, Plan #1961 Southern Living House Plans Everything flows quite nicely in this cute cottage. In fact, you might never want to leave. 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths2,584 square feetSee Plan: Longleaf Cottage 03 of 17 Aiken Street, Plan #1807 Southern Living We've been swooning over this charming Lowcountry cottage all year long. Its metal roof and tall shutters, as well as its mix of simple spaces and natural materials, make it feel both modern and cozy. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths2,233 square feetSee Plan: Aiken Street 04 of 17 Tideland Haven, Plan #1375 Southern Living We can't get enough of this comfort-oriented plan. It offers amazing natural light with its large windows and French doors, while deep overhangs and a wraparound porch give a coziness perfect for afternoon hangouts. 2 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths2,418 square feetSee Plan: Tideland Haven 05 of 17 Whiteside Farm, Plan #1979 Southern Living House Plans You’ll never want to leave this plan’s massive screened-in porch that’s just begging for a football-watching TV situation. It’s a classic agrarian home with modern style. 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths3,610 square feetSee Plan: Whiteside Farm 06 of 17 Farmdale Cottage, Plan #1870 Laurey W. Glenn There's something so satisying about this cottage's symmetrical exterior and stunning entry. We don’t know if we could find a house plan more charming than this 2,057-square-foot abode. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 4 baths2,057 square feetSee Plan: Farmdale Cottage 07 of 17 Southern Gothic, Plan #1921 Southern Living House Plans Make a statement with these modern Southern-Gothic digs. This house plan is always down to host a classic Southern soirée. 4 to 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths3,416 square feetSee Plan: Southern Gothic 08 of 17 Farmhouse Revival, Plan #1821 Designed by Historical Concepts This modern farmhouse would make Chip and Jo proud. Spacious and open, it's perfect for a growing family or just a family that wants room to breathe. The large kitchen means weekend breakfasts fit for a crowd. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths3,511 square feetSee Plan: Farmhouse Revival 09 of 17 Bay Breeze, Plan #1914 Southern Living Who doesn't love a little bay breeze? Don't worry, this house plan gets it. The two-story home gives us a hankering for late-afternoon porch sits and cheery-hued shutters. 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths2,030 square feetSee Plan: Bay Breeze 10 of 17 White Plains, Plan #1799 Southern Living We're sensing some cozy family nights take place in this Folk-inspired home with modern vernacular appeal. Latticed porch columns, a steeply pitched roof, and exposed rafters make this plan anything but ordinary. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths2,942 square feetSee Plan: White Plains 11 of 17 Vintage Lowcountry, Plan #1828 Southern Living That spacious porch looks ready to take on the Lowcountry breeze. The classic style makes relaxation and comfort the top priorities, and an open layout makes the interior homey and bright. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,768 square feetSee Plan: Vintage Lowcountry 12 of 17 Gilliam, Plan #1936 Southern Living House Plans That cross-rail fencing on the porch is all we need to know. This plan is a charmer. 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths3,208 square feetSee Plan: Gilliam 13 of 17 Port Royal Coastal Cottage, Plan #1414 Southern Living House Plans We’re ready to play house in this shingled cottage. Those French doors give quite the warm welcome. 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths2,512 square feetSee Plan: Port Royal Coastal Cottage 14 of 17 Camilla, Plan #1523 Southern Living House Plans Just like a Southern belle, this house plan is elegant and sophisticated—but keeps her family close to her heart. 4 bedrooms and 5 baths3,999 square feetSee Plan: Camilla 15 of 17 Kinsley Place, Plan #1131 Bryan Chavez Talk about curb appeal. With a combination of lap siding and board-and-batten siding, this design draws inspiration from Victorian architecture. 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths3,510 square feetSee Plan: Kinsley Place 16 of 17 Linville, Plan #1958 Southern Living House Plans This plan has character to spare with its steeply pitched roof, generous screened porch, and Folk-Victorian-style board and batten siding. 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths3,181 square feetSee Plan: Linville 17 of 17 Coastal Living Cottage, Plan #1986 Southern Living House Plans This house is designed to maximize views and access to the outdoors. With all of its natural light, you’ll be filling it with bright coastal patterns and prints in no time. 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths2,916 square feetSee Plan: Coastal Living Cottage Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit