Contemporary Collection
Contemporary house plans blend clean architectural lines, open layouts, and dramatic features to create homes that feel thoroughly modern while remaining warm and livable. Distinguished by their asymmetrical facades, large windows, and mixed materials like steel, glass, and natural stone, these innovative designs embrace both form and function.
Emerging from the Modernist movement of the mid-20th century, Contemporary architecture breaks from historical constraints while incorporating regional influences - from desert-inspired designs in the Southwest to waterfront adaptations along the coasts. The style emphasizes a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through walls of windows, multiple outdoor living areas, and natural materials that reflect the surrounding landscape.
Inside, Contemporary floor plans typically feature open-concept living spaces with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light. Main level primary suites, flexible great rooms, and chef's kitchens with oversized islands cater to modern lifestyles. Distinctive elements like floating staircases, built-in storage solutions, and strategically placed clerestory windows create visual interest while maintaining clean sight lines throughout.
Today's Contemporary homes integrate smart technology, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials without sacrificing style. Popular features include home automation, indoor-outdoor kitchens, home offices, and wellness amenities like yoga studios or meditation spaces. Progressive floor plans often include multi-generational living options and flexible spaces that adapt to changing needs.
The Contemporary style appeals to those seeking a sophisticated yet comfortable home that prioritizes both aesthetics and livability. The emphasis on natural light, open space, and indoor-outdoor connection creates an uplifting daily environment, while clean lines and minimalist details reduce visual clutter for a sense of serenity. Whether situated on an urban lot or rural acreage, these distinctive homes make a bold architectural statement while providing an ideal setting for modern living.
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All of our floor plans are designed in-house and come with various options to make your dream home custom to you.
House Plan Modifications
Since we design all of our plans, modifying a plan to fit your need could not be easier. Click on the plan, then under the image, you'll find a button to get a 100% free quote on all plan alteration requests. Our plans are all available with a variety of stock customization options.
Exterior Wall Construction Choices
Most of our stock plans come as 2x4 exterior wall construction by default. We do provide options to change the exterior wall type. Those options include 2x6 exterior walls, Post Frame Construction, CMU Block Construction, etc.
Foundation Types
When de signing our house plans, a default foundation is set for a given plan. If possible, we include options to change the foundation type to better match your construction needs. For instance, if the default foundation is an unfinished basement, you'll have the option to change the foundation type to a walkout foundation, crawlspace, or slab foundation.
Please note: Some of our plans are designed with special foundation needs, such as post and pier for waterfront properties. These plans may not allow an option to choose another foundation type. If you find yourself in need of an alternate foundation and aren't given the choice, please fill out the alteration request on the plan page.
Right Reading Reverse
One of our more popular options is reversing the plan. Ordering the reverse option will not only flip the plan on the sets for you, it will also correct the text to make the plan read correctly while reversed.
CAD Files
All of our plans are offered as digital PDF downloads. If you want to make changes to the plan yourself, there is an add-on option that will give you the CAD files. Our CAD files are exported in AutoCAD format. You must have software capable of opening CAD files to use them. This option is great if you are in the business of home building and need to make slight changes to the plans per lot.
Cost to Build Report
All of our house plans come with a 100% free cost-to-build report. Just find the orange section on the plan page, type in your zip code, and choose your finish quality level. Note that this tool is for estimation purposes only and should not be used in any other way.
Garage Choices
We have multiple options for any desired garage location or type. We offer plans with detached garages, courtyard garages, side-load garages, front load, and rear load garages.
License Types
We offer 2 types of licenses for your house plan. A single-use license means that the plan can be built only once by the person who purchases the plan. An unlimited-build license is meant for pro builders that are planning to build the plan multiple times.
Best Price Guarantee
You may find our plans on other vendors’ websites. Since we design all of our plans we can offer a true price match guarantee. If you find another site selling our plans for cheaper than we are, we will match it.