Yankee Magazine

From historical farm home plans to quaint Cape Cods and grand Colonial floor plans, you'll find an authentic collection of house plans that have 370 years of settlement behind it. These gorgeous homes have universal appeal and have been built throughout the U.S. and in many countries around the globe.

Cape Cod house plans

The term, Cape Cod house plans, is also often used to describe an exterior style, in this case, a house plan style familiar on Cape Cod, MA. Such cape Cod house plans are typically simple structures with a balanced facade and almost always clad in real or simulated wood shingles. Many Cape Cod house plans are also expandable, in that they allow the owner to leave all or part of the second floor unfinished until needed.

Colonial house plans

Colonial house plans are almost always two story house plans and can vary from the more formal, balanced, colonial facades to the informal Early American style. Although front porches are common to many colonial house plans, certain styles, such as Georgian or Federal, do not have front porches. Adding details like small casement leaded glass windows, rustic wood ceiling beams or a large central, stone fireplace can embellish the colonial feel of a modern floor plan..

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Empty Nester House Plans

These are homes that have been designed for people who have most likely retired and their kids have moved out. Now is their chance to relax and enjoy life. Most of these house plans are one-story, under 3,000 square feet and feature large master suites meant for pampering and relaxing. No matter what your preference for house style - traditional, contemporary, country or cottage - we have selected some of our finest designs for this collection. Why buy plans from us?