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Looking for a one-story home that’s brimming with charming architectural details? You’ll find it in a Craftsman-style house. The American Craftsman architecture style arrived in response to the Victorian homes of the 19th century. Rather than the ornate and intricate designs that characterized Victorians, turn-of-the-century Craftsman-style homes highlighted natural materials and skillful simplicity.
Craftsman cottages evolved from the Arts and Crafts Movement, and their welcoming wide porches, decorative gabled roofs, and tapered columns are still quite popular today. Once you step through the front door, you’ll find cozy characteristics like built-in bookcases, fireplaces, and paneling. They have that timeless appeal you’ve been seeking, but updated for modern living.
If you’re looking for a more compact family home, retirement home, vacation home, or weekend getaway, you’ve come to the right place. These are our favorite one-story Craftsman-style house plans designed to meet today’s needs.
Rustic Lake Cabin, Plan #1809
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This two-bedroom, one-bath cottage is the lakeside getaway you’ve been dreaming of. The mixture of stone and lap siding gives it the presence of a historic home. The carefully planned layout includes a sizable great room with a fireplace and a large screened porch.
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
- 1,426 square feet
Benton Bungalow II, Plan #1733
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At under 2,000 square feet, this house is the modern version of a classic bungalow. A sizable primary bedroom with a walk-in closet covers all your storage needs. You’ll also find a built-in buffet cabinet in the dining room, another classic Craftsman detail.
- 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths
- 1,724 square feet
Wolfe Ridge, Plan #1548
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With two bedrooms and two baths, this 1,500-square-foot cottage features an open-concept floor plan prime for entertaining as well as a home office. The welcoming front porch, charming shake siding, and gabled roof are brimming with curb appeal.
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
- 1,533 square feet
Craftsman Bungalow, Plan #1444
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This 1,490-square-foot bungalow exhibits textbook Craftsman architecture, like a low-slung roof and wide-pillared porch. Homeowners can pick their porch scene, one in the front and one in the back. A fireplace in the living room creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere inside.
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
- 1,490 square feet
Carolina Craftsman, Plan #050
Our Town Plans designed this 1,120-square-foot Craftsman with coastal style in mind. Enjoy the surrounding views from two porches, or spend time with family in the spacious entertaining spaces on the main level.
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
- 1,120 square feet
Cypress Lake, Plan #1940
This modern take on a Craftsman home incorporates low roof pitches and decorative brackets. The main floor includes bedrooms and living space for the entire family. On a sloping property, the daylight basement provides more space for an in-law suite or teenager retreat.
- 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths
- 2,609 square feet
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