Storybook Modern French Country Cottage

Imagine a cozy, small French Country home with a modern twist, where rustic charm meets thoughtful design. The home welcomes you with a graceful exterior of light-colored stone or stucco, soft-shuttered windows, and a sloping, storybook roofline. Step inside to find a beautiful, open great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, creating an airy sense of space that still feels intimate and inviting. A stone-clad fireplace serves as the heart of this room, perfect for cozying up during cooler months.

Adjacent to the great room, the kitchen is a cook’s dream—compact yet efficiently laid out with a generous island, high-end appliances, and ample cabinetry. A subtle mix of wood and stone finishes enhances the kitchen’s modern-rustic appeal, while large windows over the sink bring in natural light and offer views of the landscape.

The main floor is anchored by the primary bedroom, a serene retreat with beautiful  tall arched windows that bring in plenty of light. This suite is designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, featuring an ensuite bath with luxurious finishes and a spacious walk-in closet.

The home’s thoughtful layout is rounded out by a rear-loading garage, which keeps the curb appeal uncluttered and allows easy access to the kitchen for unloading groceries. Blending elegance with modern functionality, this French Country home plan is both charming and practical—a perfect sanctuary for those seeking beauty in a manageable footprint.

This dynamic and beautiful French Country design has four bedrooms with the master on the main floor. A vaulted living room adjoins the dining room. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry and all of the convenience you could ask for. The exterior has a covered front porch and beautiful curb appeal. This rear entry garage design is perfect for a narrow lot.

This is a sophisticated and balanced Prairie Style home with a tidy exterior and an easy to live in plan. The large island kitchen including walk-in pantry is open to the living and dining room. There is also a large main floor den. Upstairs are three nice sized bedrooms and bonus area.

This very beautiful craftsman bungalow with an inviting front porch is sure to fit into any new urbanist rear load lot. The main floor is very open with a den. The stairs are located conveniently at the center of the home. Upstairs is a very large master suite with two spare bedrooms and a large bonus room.

This fantastic prairie style executive home takes advantage of a rear view out of all major spaces. There is so much to talk about from the huge two story great room to the luxurious master suite.

This is a home designed for a comfortable easy lifestyle. The beautiful lodge styling is topped by the flexible floor plan. The Bonus room can double as a guest suite. The Open kitchen, dining and great room share both views and space. There is a centrally located media room as well. This design even has golf cart storage adjacent to the garage.

This is a lot of house for the money. Fitting a narrower lot profile this is one way to get the most house for your money. Three car garage, great looking street appeal, Large open family room, kitchen and nook along with a Master Suite of opulent proportions are just some of the outstanding qualities of this beautiful home.

 Open and comfortable Master on Main Craftsman House Plan features single story living with an upstairs bonus room.

This open and comfortable Master on Main Craftsman House Plan  is ideal for a lot with a view to the side. The central great room and kitchen setup is outstanding Feng Shui. There is a three car garage with bonus room above, and the design has been value engineered. There are volume ceilings throughout major spaces and the design is zoned with secondary bedrooms apart from the master suite. The flexibility of this Modern Craftsman House Plan cannot be overstated. It works as a full time home for a family or empty nesters. This home design also  makes a great vacation home as well. You can search our entire portfolio of Craftsman House Plans.The Jack and Jill bathroom offers multi-generational living options. The bedrooms are zoned for maximum privacy with main living areas conveniently at the central core. The  house also wraps around a private outdoor gathering corner patio behind the dining room which gives the homeowner the unique advantage of two very different outdoor spaces. This three car garage is a blessing in every way.

The original home built from this house plan was in Bend Oregon, and has provided nothing but joy for its owners. This home is a legacy house plan that was designed for function, beauty and most of all affordability.

This is a family home with beautiful realized potential. The balanced Hamptons Shingle style leads to a momentous entry with three story curved staircase. The island kitchen opens to the great room and rear deck. Near the entry is a Library/Den/Parlor and a formal dining room. Upstairs is a unique two master suite arrangement with two secondary bedrooms. Please notice the Upper floor deck and dual walk-in closets at the master suite(s). On the bottom floor is another garage (in addition to the four car garage on main). There is a flexible Rec Room and another guest suite. Don’t miss the RV garage bay at the top garage. This is a unique and fantastic design for a downhill and/or corner lot.

This aspen style lodge home is perfect for an uphill site with a view to the front. Look at the expansive front deck off the vaulted and beamed great room. Every major room in the house looks out on to the front view with access to the deck. The lower floor features a large Sauna, Study and home theater. There is ample storage throughout. This is the perfect vacation home or mountain residence. Strength and character abound in this timeless lodge style design.

This is a particularly special home. With a great room of almost 600 sq. ft. and vaulted, beamed ceiling this home is certain to stand the test of time. The exterior is classic Old World home design and rich in its composition. Key features are a 13 foot beamed ceiling in the dining room, a particularly gorgeous kitchen and nook arrangement and a Master Suite on the main floor. Don’t miss the Library off the entry. Upstairs you will find a bonus room and bedroom suite. There is also a three car tandem garage. This sophisticated design will certainly stand the test of time.