Home Dream House Plans You're Going To Flip For By Zoe Denenberg Zoe Denenberg As a professional baker, Zoe Denenberg has spent the past two years traveling across the country—from Alabama to Hawai'i—working in farm-focused pastry kitchens. She has written about food, travel, and culture for Southern Living since 2019. See more of Zoe's work at https://zoedenenberg.wixsite.com/portfolio and follow her on Instagram. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 3, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living Imagine that house you've had in the back of your mind for years. It's the "one day" house—one day, if I could build my dream house from the ground up, this is what I'd build. The "one day" house likely looks a little different for everybody. Some may want a rustic farmhouse, while others want a stately Victorian-style home. Some may want lots of porch space (this is the South, after all), and some may want bedrooms to spare for visitors.Our dream house? Well, we've got 20 of them. We've compiled our favorite dream house plans to inspire you for your big build. From charming cottages to expansive lakehouses, we have a house plan for every location and style. So whether you want to go big or small, modern or old-school, these designs will help you put a real image to the home you've been dreaming of. What are you waiting for? The time to build your dream home is now. 01 of 20 Elberton Way, Plan #1561 Southern Living A dreamy stone façade completes the quaint look of this English-cottage style home. Bay windows and a wraparound porch are just two of the features we're flipping for in this roomy home. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths3,469 square feetSee Plan: Elberton Way 02 of 20 Farmhouse Revival, Plan #1821 Designed by Historical Concepts A classic modern farmhouse with front and rear porches? We're all in on this welcoming Southern charmer. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths3,511 square feetSee Plan: Farmhouse Revival 03 of 20 Cottage of the Year, Plan #593 Southern Living The Cottage of the Year is a time-tested favorite for a reason. With just over 2,000 square feet, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths, this cottage has everything you need. 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,718 square feetSee Plan: Cottage of the Year 04 of 20 Stone Creek, Plan #1746 Designed by Mitch Ginn Inspired by the beachside homes of Cape Cod, this plan can be easily customized to your family's needs. Want a fifth bedroom? No problem. Square Footage: 2,6394 or 5 Bedrooms and 4 baths See Plan: Stone Creek 05 of 20 Tucker Bayou, Plan #1408 Southern Living A dreamy lakehouse home with a clean, just-shy-of-symmetrical design. Go warm with the paint colors to create a cozy, welcoming environment. 5 bedrooms and 4 baths3,554 square feetSee Plan: Tucker Bayou 06 of 20 Abberley Lane, Plan #683 Southern Living We're dreaming about this classical Southern home, with its grand formal entrance and regal chimney-toppers. The spacious front porch even allows for an outdoor dining space. 4 to 6 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths3,846 square feetSee Plan: Abberley Lane 07 of 20 Bay Breeze, Plan #1914 Southern Living This cute-as-can-be cottage extends back to provide lots of extra space and still maintain its charming curb appeal. Seafoam shutters accentuate the home's breezy, beachy look. 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths2,030 square feetSee Plan: Bay Breeze 08 of 20 Vintage Lowcountry, Plan #1828 Southern Living If you're dreaming of the South Carolina Lowcountry, this home is for you. It combines beachy style with farmhouse charm to create an extra-cozy space. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,768 square feetSee Plan: Vintage Lowcountry 09 of 20 Gilliam, Plan #1936 Southern Living House Plans With a dining room bathed in natural light and an open floor plan, this house plan checks all the boxes. Just one look at the farmhouse-style white sliding doors and you'll be all in. 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths3,208 square feetSee Plan: Gilliam 10 of 20 Camilla, Plan #1523 Southern Living House Plans A charming home fit for any Southern belle. It's got lots of space for entertaining and a regal, whimsical aesthetic. 4 bedrooms and 5 baths3,999 square feetSee Plan: Camilla 11 of 20 Linville, Plan #1958 Southern Living House Plans A spacious foyer and an expansive screened-in porch make this a dream home for entertaining. The covered car port makes for extra convenience. 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths3,181 square feetSee Plan: Linville 12 of 20 River Place Cottage, Plan #1959 Southern Living This home exudes classic comfort. It's easy, breezy, and great for entertaining—the ideal traits of a beachside cottage. 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths2,420 square feetSee Plan: River Place Cottage 13 of 20 Captain's Watch, Plan #1426 Southern Living With 4,920 square feet, this regal home is perfectly suited for multi-generational lakeside family reunions. Enjoy the view from one of its porches or ascend the spiral staircase to the captain's lookout. 5 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths4,920 square feetSee Plan: Captain's Watch 14 of 20 St. George Cottage, Plan #1906 Southern Living If you're dreaming of a home for retirement, this quaint cottage may just be the one for you. It makes the most of every square foot and allows for an optional covered back porch. 3 bedroom/3 bath1,581 square feetSee Plan: St. George Cottage 15 of 20 Aiken Street, Plan #1807 Southern Living This symmetrical bungalow mixes vintage charm with relaxed modern features. The upstairs bunk loft is a great space for kids or a guest room. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths2,233 square feetSee Plan: Aiken Street 16 of 20 Wildmere Cottage, Plan #1110 Southern Living This classic American cottage has just enough space for a four-person family, complete with a mudroom, two porches, a walk-in master closet, and a playroom for the kids. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,345 square feetSee Plan: Wildmere Cottage 17 of 20 Sand Mountain House, Plan #977 Rob Lagerstrom If you've dreamed of moving to a mountain home, this retreat is classic and warm without any cliché detailing. It's the perfect setting to gather the whole family. 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths2,853 square feetSee Plan: Sand Mountain House 18 of 20 Bay Creek, Plan #1933 Mike Swartz A classic charmer, you'll want to stay at this beach home year-round. Its open concept and four bedrooms make it ideal for vacations and entertaining guests. 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths 2,158 square feet See Plan: Bay Creek 19 of 20 Crane Island River House, Plan #2010 Laurey W. Glenn Our 2019 Idea House is a beachhouse dream come true. This house is decked out in neutral paint colors and soft blues. 4 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths 4,540 square feet See Plan: Crane Island River House 20 of 20 Ellenton Place, Plan #1493 Southern Living We're swooning over this Victorian Revival home that's sleek, sophisticated, and utterly dreamy. With 3,220 square feet and 3 bedrooms (plus a flex room that can be a study or a bedroom), this house is great for the whole family. 3-4 bedrooms and 3 baths 3,220 square feet See Plan: Ellenton Place Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit