With one-story homes popular (even essential in some areas) among many home buyers, single-story plans take on greater importance than they may have in the past. The designs below aren’t necessarily just starter homes or even empty nests, but flexible floor plans that would work well for a variety of different living situations. Of course, buyers planning to age in place (or those caring for elderly relatives) will likely take special interest.
Simple yet striking, this ranch home features a front-facing garage and graceful columns framing the front porch. Inside, the one-story layout provides plenty of privacy for the master suite, which pampers homeowners with two separate vanities, a large tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms across the home share a hall bath. Near the front, the office offers a quiet place to work from home. The open island kitchen flows into the living and dining rooms. Check out the lockers near the garage entrance, as well as the large bonus suite upstairs. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
The kitchen steals the show in this design, with a snack bar that wraps in a semi-circle around the kitchen to provide room for the whole family (plus visitors) to hang out. A flexible fourth bedroom can also serve as a study near the front. The master suite opens to the porch, encouraging owners to step out and enjoy the day. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
This home’s three-car garage holds a workshop and a storage zone, so home buyers have plenty of space for parking, stashing holiday decorations and tools, and much more. Each bedrooms also includes a walk-in closet, with the master suite’s spacious one opening directly to the laundry room. A two-sided fireplace warms both the family room and the lanai. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
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This contemporary design draws in natural light with a variety of clerestory windows (even in the master shower!) and sliding doors. The great room’s super-open layout makes it easy to move from the living space to the dining area and into the island kitchen. Set across the home from the secondary bedrooms, the master suite offers a luxurious bathroom, a walk-in closet, and an adjacent study that could easily serve as a nursery or snore room. Kids will love the game room, which would also make a great home gym with views of the backyard. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
