Home Home Remodeling Timeless Southern House Plans That Will Be Love at First Sight By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 27, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Mike Swartz We hope the builder is on standby because one look at these classic Southern homes and you'll want to move right in. From wide porches, stately columns, and cozy cottage details—there's something to appeal to every Southern style. 01 of 12 River Place Cottage Jessica Ashley Plan Number 1959You might not classify a 2,420-square-foot-house as a cottage, but the charming low country details make this 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Southern stunner as classic as they come. Designed by Watermark Coastal Homes 02 of 12 This Old House Cottage Suzanne Stern Plan Number 1873This is yet another stately cottage that we can't help but drool over. It's 2,011 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Designed by Firefly Communities 03 of 12 Randolph Laurey W. Glenn Plan Number 1861We've had a love affair with this petite cottage for quite some time now. Interestingly, it's larger than it appears from the street. The 1,800-square-foot home is fit for a family with 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Designed by Bill Ingram 04 of 12 Newberry Park Jean Allsop Plan Number 978This is one that certainly has curb appeal impact. A wrap-around front porch provides plenty of space for entertaining, while the upper porch is the ideal spot for a quiet morning cup of coffee. It's 3,625 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. Designed by Allison Ramsey Architects 05 of 12 Garden Home Cottage Helen Norman Plan Number 1859A well-thought-out layout maximizes this 1,870-square-foot home, complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Designed by P. Allen Smith & Associates 06 of 12 Bellamy Place Arturo Rodriguez/Moser Design Group Plan Number 1878Clean lines and classic style make this 1,859-square-foot-beauty universally appealing. It's designed with 2 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Designed by Moser Design Group 07 of 12 Sand Mountain House Rob Lagerstrom Plan Number 977Plenty of porch space wraps the front of this 2,853-square-foot house. Its spacious layout allows for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2 half baths. Designed by John Tee, Architect 08 of 12 Tucker Bayou Charles Walton IV Plan Number 1408An expansive 3,554 square feet of interior living space (including 4 or 5 bedrooms and 4 baths) is designed around connecting the indoors and out. Designed by Looney Ricks Kiss Architects for St. Joe Land Co. 09 of 12 White Plains Laurey W. Glenn Plan Number 1799Latticed porch columns, a steeply pitched roof, and exposed rafters add character to this traditional cottage. Its 2,942-square-foot interior includes 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. Designed by Our Town Plans 10 of 12 Cold Spring Lane John O'Hagan Plan Number 1416With four bedrooms and four and a half baths, the house totals 3,291 square feet. Thoughtful design details like the mail drop-off spot next to the rear "Friend's Entry" to the Keeping Room make this stunning home equally functional. Designed by Todd Wilson 11 of 12 Bridlewood Southern Living Plan Number 1429At 3,470 square feet and with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, this house has plenty of space for larger families. Designed by Mitchell Ginn 12 of 12 Bay Creek Mike Swartz Plan Number 1933If you're looking for a classic beach house, you've found it with this 2,158-square-foot stunner. Four bedrooms and 2 ½ baths provide plenty of room for weekend guests. Designed by Allison Ramsey Architects Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit