Home Architecture and Home Design Southern Living House Plans & Southern Living Custom Builder Program By Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias Krissy has spent her career creating content and working at brands in the publishing industry. Before Southern Living, Krissy held various editorial positions at brands including Family Circle, Quick & Simple, The Knot, Redbook, Real Simple, and Domino. At Southern Living, Krissy oversees content across all platforms always prioritizing the brand's mission and audience as we tell stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 20, 2024 Plan It. Build It. Live It. Our editors have rounded up collections of our favorite Southern Living House Plans that will inspire you to build your dream home. Whether it's a beachfront bungalow or a French countryside cottage, we have plans and builders that can bring your visions to life. With expert tips and advice from Southern Living Custom Builder Program members, you'll be fully prepared to break ground on your next home. ALL-TIME FAVORITES 20 House Plans We Know You'll Love Top 14 Best-Selling House Plans Our 35 Best House Plans Under 2,000 Square Feet 25 Dream House Plans You're Going To Flip For 24 Of Our Favorite One-Story House Plans 1 of 2 COTTAGE PLANS Our 30 Best House Plans For Cottage-Lovers Southern Living House Plans & Southern Living Custom Builder Program 24 Of Our Favorite One-Story House Plans 29 Cabins And Cottages Under 1,000 Square Feet 1 of 2 ADVICE FROM OUR BUILDERS The Best Advice For Building A Timeless Home In Your Budget, According to a Southern Living Custom Builder See How This New-Old Home Blends Modern Touches With Historic Charm Couple Brings Color And Whimsy To Historic Low Country Homes In New Magnolia Network Series 20 Open-Floor House Plans Built For Entertaining 1 of 2 Southern Living Idea Houses The Southern Living Idea House 2023 2022 Idea House: Our Coastal Carolina Escape 2021 Idea House: Our Picturesque Kentucky Home 2020 Idea House: A Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Hideaway 2019 Idea House: A Charming New-Old Home Set On The Florida Coast 1 of 2 FARMHOUSE FAVORITES We're Loving This Lowcountry Farmhouse House Plan 3 Reasons to Choose House Plan 1979 24 Farmhouse House Plans That You'll Want To Call Home We're Loving This Lowcountry Farmhouse House Plan 1 of 2 THE BEST RETREAT PLANS These Top 25 Coastal House Plans Were Made for Waterfront Living Home 30 Best Lake House Plans For Your Dream Vacation Home 34 Best Mountain House Plans For Your Vacation Home 10 Lake House Plans Built for Living on the Water 1 of 2 PLANS WITH PORCHES This Couple Turned House Plan 1825 Into Their Lakefront Dream Home Architecture and Home Design 30 Pretty House Plans With Porches Architecture and Home Design 15 House Plans With Wrap-Around Porches 1 of 2 GET INSPIRED: SHOWCASE HOMES This Home Was Built For Multi-Generational Living This Timeless Home Is Full Of Coastal Character A New Tennessee Build Filled With Old Southern Charm Architecture and Home Design 3 Reasons to Choose House Plan 1979 1 of 2 MADE FOR ENTERTAINING The Perfect Pool House Plan For Backyard Entertaining 20 Open-Floor House Plans Built For Entertaining These Charming Guest House Plans Will Make Any Visitor Feel At Home MULTIGENERATIONAL HOMES Architecture and Home Design 15 Dreamy House Plans Built For Retirement Our Favorite House Plans of 2018 18 House Plans With Mother-In-Law Suites 1 of 2 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit