Our Favorite House Plans of 2018

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 baths
2,754 square feet
See Plan: Lowcountry Farmhouse

Everything flows quite nicely in this cute cottage. In fact, you might never want to leave.

4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths
2,584 square feet
See Plan: Longleaf Cottage

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 baths
2,233 square feet
See Plan: Aiken Street

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 baths
2,418 square feet
See Plan: Tideland Haven

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 baths
3,610 square feet
See Plan: Whiteside Farm

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 baths
2,057 square feet
See Plan: Farmdale Cottage

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 baths
3,416 square feet
See Plan: Southern Gothic

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 baths
3,511 square feet
See Plan: Farmhouse Revival

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 baths
2,030 square feet
See Plan: Bay Breeze

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 baths
2,942 square feet
See Plan: White Plains

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 baths
2,768 square feet
See Plan: Vintage Lowcountry

That cross-rail fencing on the porch is all we need to know. This plan is a charmer.

4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths
3,208 square feet
See Plan: Gilliam

We’re ready to play house in this shingled cottage. Those French doors give quite the warm welcome.

3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths
2,512 square feet
See Plan: Port Royal Coastal Cottage

Just like a Southern belle, this house plan is elegant and sophisticated—but keeps her family close to her heart.

4 bedrooms and 5 baths
3,999 square feet
See Plan: Camilla

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 baths
3,510 square feet
See Plan: Kinsley Place

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 baths
3,181 square feet
See Plan: Linville

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 baths
2,916 square feet
See Plan: Coastal Living Cottage