A warm sense of welcome characterize farmhouse home plans, often by way of cute dormers and grand wraparound porches. In modern farmhouse designs, look for open layouts and innovative amenities.
Enjoying renewed popularity, traditional farmhouse plans have withstood the test of time. The most prominent characteristic of a farmhouse plan is a porch that stretches along the front of the home and may wrap around to the side or rear. A steeply pitched roof typically runs along the length of the home and is sometimes accented by dormers and gables. Other exterior features in these home designs include horizontal siding and shutters.
- Wraparound porch
- Symmetrical design
- Gable roof
