ISSUE #: 643 5-3-2024
The Appeal of Great Rooms

Are you looking for a home made for gathering? Check out our house plans with great rooms! They come in every shape and size and offer exceptionally spacious common areas. You'll find all kinds of layouts included—we have homes with great rooms that visually combine the living, dining, and kitchen spaces into one open floor plan as well as designs that boast open-concept sections along with formal definition. Want to learn more? Here's why today's homeowners absolutely love homes with great rooms!

A Dramatic A-Frame Perfect for Vacationing

If your tastes lean rustic chic, take a look at House Plan 8052! This 2,001-square-foot A-frame has a simple shape that is affordable to build and yields breathtaking views. The main floor places two bedrooms on opposite sides of the foyer while the great room sits in back, with floor-to-ceiling windows and sharply pitched ceilings with skylights for additional natural illumination. The lounge area overlooks this whole space for a super open ambiance. The third bedroom is also placed upstairs and has its own deck!
A Modest Craftsman Made for Hosts

House Plan 7713 offers 1,981 square feet with two bedrooms on one level, so it makes a great choice for small families of all ages. The primary suite boasts a five piece bath while the second bedroom has a three-piece ensuite, and there's also a powder room for guests. And just imagine how you could host in this great room! With a fireplace beneath a vaulted ceiling adjacent to the island kitchen and dining area with a buffet, this layout can cover formal and informal gatherings with ease. Make sure to look outside, too—there's an outdoor kitchen and al fresco living space beside another fireplace on the covered patio!