Home The Best Closed-Floor-Plan House Plans By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna Sims is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and ideates content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 14, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living We love these not-so-open floor plans. If you prefer some separation between your living space, dining room, and kitchen, these house plans are for you. The separation of rooms allows space for storage and organization and ensures that everyone in the family can have their own space. Even though rooms are separate, large doorways, high ceilings, and windows still allow these homes to feel bright and airy. 01 of 12 There are Some Drawbacks to Open Floor Plans 02 of 12 Celebration Cottage, Plan #1891 Laurey W. Glenn This floor plan allows for a traditional formal living room and formal dining room that is separate from the kitchen. A family room adjacent to the kitchen allows space for casual entertaining. 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths4,037 square feetSee Plan: Celebration Cottage 03 of 12 Abberley Lane, Plan #683 Southern Living High ceilings and plenty of windows create a bright and airy atmosphere, while the layout still keeps the spaces separate.4 to 6 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths3,846 square feetSee Plan: Abberley Lane 04 of 12 New Vintage Lowcountry, Plan #1831 Lucas Allen While the main living spaces are open, this best-selling house plan provides additional spaces where you can close the door.3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,735 square feetSee Plan: New Vintage Lowcountry 05 of 12 Cottage Revival, Plan #1946 Southern Living An L-shaped layout allows you to move about this home with ease. 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths1,929 square feetSee Plan: Cottage Revival 06 of 12 Newberry Park, Plan #978 Jean Allsop Plenty of porches make this home ideal for outdoor living.3,625 square feet4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half bathsSee Plan: Newberry Park 07 of 12 Pendleton, Plan #1812 Southern Living This charming cottage still has plenty of entertaining space, even though each room is separate.3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths2,329 square feetSee Plan: Pendleton 08 of 12 The Potter's House, Plan #1489 Southern Living Organized, comfortable spaces and sensible planning are the hallmarks of this design.3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths2,504 square feetSee Plan: The Potter's House 09 of 12 Cold Spring Lane, Plan #1416 John O'Hagan You'll walk into a spacious foyer that allows you to easily flow from room to room. A library and keeping room add plenty of storage space to this classic floor plan.4 bedrooms and 4½ baths3,291 square feet.See Plan: Cold Spring Lane 10 of 12 Sand Mountain House, Plan #977 Rob Lagerstrom This warm and inviting floor plan allows everyone to have their own space while still remaining on one level.3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths2,853 square feetSee Plan: Sand Mountain House 11 of 12 Eastover Cottage, Plan #1666 Southern Living This simple cottage has high ceiling in the living room opening the space to the upstairs loft. However, a fireplace divides the dining and living space to create cozy gathering spaces. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,530 square feetSee Plan: Eastover Cottage 12 of 12 Aberdeen Place, Plan #013 Southern Living The flow of this home makes every day living and entertaining enjoyable.3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths1,593 square feetSee Plan: Aberdeen Place Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit