Millennials now account for a significant chunk of new-home sales. How to stand out? Consider designs with sleek modern style and an effortless approach to outdoor living.
This versatile small home prioritizes outdoor living with a variety of porches and decks. On the main level, the open living spaces include an island kitchen (with the sink facing out, it’s easy to carry on a conversation with guests while preparing dinner), a fireplace-warmed living room, and easy access to the terrace. The master bedroom sits just a step away from the laundry closet for convenience. A guest suite invites family or friends to unwind in privacy upstairs. For more space, opt for the walkout basement foundation, which can be finished to hold another bedroom and bathroom plus a large game room that steps out to the porch. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
Pocket Office and Indoor-Outdoor Living
All the living areas open outside in this one-story home, as does the spacious master suite (check out the large shower in its bathroom). The pocket office nook provides space for telecommuting or homework. A simple, large island anchors the open kitchen. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
This sleek, dramatic design fits a compact lot. Inside, the entrance shows off soaring windows while the great room’s two-sided fireplace (the other side warms the patio) emphasizes the indoor/outdoor connection. A snack bar and walk-in pantry enhance the open kitchen. Upstairs, a huge closet gives room for an extensive wardrobe in the master suite, and the large shower is a modern touch. Two more bedrooms share a full bath and close proximity to the laundry room. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
This sleek design features a smart open layout that does a lot with 1,719 square feet. From the foyer, your eye is drawn through the vaulted living room to the disappearing wall of widows in back. The island kitchen easily serves the nearby dining nook, where corner windows let in plenty of sunshine. Sleeping quarters occupy the left wing, with the master suite enjoying privacy (and a modern bathroom with two sinks and a large shower) in back. Bedroom three is well-positioned to serve as an office if needed. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
