K.I.S.S. – keep it simple, starter home! Okay, that’s an awkward acronym, but the point stands. Less is more when it comes to keeping costs under control for an entry-level home design.
Here’s a new farmhouse plan under 1,500 square feet that gives homeowners a straightforward open layout.
Does it fit a narrow lot? Absolutely, with a couldn’t-get-simpler rectangular footprint that only measures 19 feet wide. The front porch takes every bit of that width to present a relaxing, neighborhood-friendly retreat.
Open kitchen and dining area. See details and purchase at Houseplans.
When space is limited, keep things as open as possible. Here, the kitchen sports an island and room for a relaxed dining zone.
Here’s the living room. Note how it seamlessly flows into the eating areas of the home. Windows flanking the entertaining area let light stream in.
Here’s the main-floor layout. Other highlights besides those already discussed include the laundry room, which is more than the cramped laundry closet that you’ll often find in a home of this size. The same can be said of the walk-in pantry in the kitchen.
Upstairs, families with young children will appreciate having all three bedrooms on one level. Those who simply want to use the secondary bedrooms for office or hobby space can enjoy the views from those spaces.
The primary suite features a private bathroom with a walk-in closet.
