{"id":12454,"date":"2020-01-10T17:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T22:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=12454"},"modified":"2023-06-16T10:26:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T14:26:51","slug":"duplex-house-plans-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/duplex-house-plans-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Duplex House Plans for Any Lot &#038; Budget!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building a single family home is challenging enough, but some opt for the greater challenge of building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/multi-familyplans.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">multi-family<\/a> or <a href=\"\/duplex-house-plans.asp\">duplex house plans<\/a>. From land considerations to budgets and must-have lists, you need to stay organized. Let&#8217;s go over some of the issues that you may face when building a duplex home. Plus, you can check out some of our most lot- and budget-friendly duplex house plans here, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duplex House Plans for a Challenging Lot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on a difficultly shaped or narrow lot? No need to fear, because <a aria-label=\"TheHouseDesigners.com (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TheHouseDesigners.com<\/a> has you covered! We offer multi-family home plans as thin as 18 feet across, and others with depths as shallow as only 28 feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years of practice, expertise, and customer feedback have helped our designers create the ideal collection of duplex style house plans. Thanks to all this, our homes maximize square footage in all the right places. Many duplex homes offer multi-story layouts, often with drive-under garages that maximize square footage without sacrificing useful garage space. If you have the room to sprawl, you can find plenty of well-appointed one-story duplexes, too. Flexible thinking makes these homes ideal for the day-to-day lives of all sorts of owners, and it keeps them builder-friendly as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Crystal Springs Duplex &#8211; 30 Foot Depth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/crystal-springs-duplex-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/MHP\/bulk\/2457-682-79-CR-Duplex-E_Final-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 2016: Duplex House Plans - Depth Friendly\" width=\"850\" height=\"429\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 2016 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/crystal-springs-duplex-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 2016<\/a><br>1,228 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, and 2.0 Bathrooms Per Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you&#8217;re lucky enough to have a wide lot, but it lacks depth, this &#8220;shallow&#8221; design may be just the one! With a depth of only 30 feet, this duplex offers all of the must-haves for a variety of buyers. Empty nesters will enjoy the additional bedroom for visiting guests, a workout space, or an office. Young owners love having their own master en-suite and walk-in closet. Plus, the garage means additional storage and parking space that everyone loves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Georgian Duplex &#8211; 30 Foot Width<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[12454]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation-1024x756.jpg\" alt=\"Georgian duplex with stacked units\" class=\"wp-image-14205\" width=\"840\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1303-1293-33-g-front-elevation.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/1303-1293-33-g-9875\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 9875<\/a><br>First Floor Unit: 1,303 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, and 2.0 Bathrooms<br>Second Floor Unit: 1,299 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, and 2.0 Bathrooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For those looking for a duplex that looks like a single-family home, consider this lovely Georgian design with stacked units! Enter through the front or the back door and you&#8217;ll find the foyer\/entry to the first-floor unit as well as stairs up to the second. The structure is only 30&#8242; wide by 46&#8217;10&#8221; deep, so this is a great layout if you don&#8217;t want a tight side-by-side duplex for a narrow lot. Each unit offers an open great room with a large peninsula kitchen beside the dining area and a fireplace in the family room. Two bedrooms sit in a hallway on the side; one is a private suite and the other has access to the nearby hall bath. The laundry is conveniently located between the bedrooms, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Budget-Conscious Multi-Family Homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining whether a specific home plan will be affordable can be tricky. It&#8217;s especially difficult for those who do not work with blueprints regularly. However, there are a few key features that, if kept in mind, can help even the most novice home plan browser feel competent to make a good budget-conscious choice. Consider building up instead of out, keeping your build as square as possible, lowering the roof line, and cutting unnecessary square footage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more in-depth look at how to determine a home plan&#8217;s affordability, head on over to &#8220;<a aria-label=\"Cheap to Build Home Plan - 4 Ways to Save Big (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/cheap-to-build-home-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheap to Build Home Plan &#8211; 4 Ways to Save Big<\/a>&#8220;. This quick read will have you feeling like a home plan professional in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Simple Affordable Redwood Lane Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1890front.jpg\" alt=\"a simple duplex with a rectangular footprint and a basic roof shape\" class=\"wp-image-14207\" width=\"603\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1890front.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1890front-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/the-redwood-lane-7129\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7129<\/a><br>945 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, and 1.1 Bathrooms Per Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Not to be overlooked, this affordable home is a dream for anyone building an income property. With a compact footprint, it can be built on nearly any lot, saving money from day one! The rectangular shape with two stories creates even more affordability for the square footage. And the single hipped roofline? That simplicity saves money! The first floor features a living room in front, an eat-in kitchen in back, and a combined laundry and powder room in the middle. The 2 bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs round out this home and make it great for small families or roommates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Popular &amp; Affordable Eye-Catching Duplex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/portsmouth-5899\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-5.urmy.net\/images\/plans\/AMD\/rendrngs\/4039rd.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 5899: Popular and Affordable Duplex House Plans\" width=\"850\" height=\"468\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/portsmouth-5899\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 5899<\/a><br>1,639 Square Feet, 2 Bedrooms, and 2.1 Bathrooms Per Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You&#8217;ll love this two-bedroom duplex! This stunning home boasts a completely open concept design. This, plus the numerous windows, large kitchen, and corner fireplace feature make it one of our most sought-after duplex house plans. Ample storage space and a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/house-plans\/search\/results\/?page=1&amp;interior=38\" target=\"_blank\">vaulted ceiling<\/a> in the living room create an air of class and elegance, but the design maintains an affordable price tag. Plus, each unit has a two-stall garage &#8211; a huge perk for those building in snowy climates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more, or a more modern approach? Check out our November 2019 highlight, &#8220;<a aria-label=\"6 New Modern Duplex House Plans (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/modern-duplex-house-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 New Modern Duplex House Plans<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--origin=62--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a single family home is challenging enough, but some opt for the greater challenge of building multi-family or duplex house plans. From land considerations to budgets and must-have lists, you need to stay organized. Let&#8217;s go over some of the issues that you may face when building a duplex home. 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