America's Best House Plans Blog

How to Modify the Almost Perfect House Plan

March 26, 2018 | Brandon Hall

Make the House Plan Your Own You’ve been searching our website for a while now and finally, you’ve found an amazing house plan that would work great for your family. It has the right square footage, the exact number … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Small House Plans and How to Design Them

September 25, 2014 | Brandon Hall

Small house plans are becoming more popular by the day because of their lower building costs and reduced maintenance required. These dream homes can help to simplify one’s life while still providing all the same great features of their … Continue reading →

How Many Bedrooms Do You Need?

August 30, 2012 | Brandon Hall

Ranch House Plan 2802-00055 Are you at the point in your house plan search where you’re asking yourself: How many bedrooms do I really need? Before falling in love with a particular style or dreaming about the perfect furniture … Continue reading →

Bungalow & Cottage House Plans – Why choose this house style?

March 19, 2020 | Briana Bronner

Whimsical, stylish, and inspired by elements found in other housing styles, Bungalows and Cottages are less like the Hansel and Gretel house we tend to think of and more like the most charming house on the block. In fact, if … Continue reading →

What’s New at America’s Best House Plans

December 6, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

At America’s Best House Plans, we are always looking for ways to upgrade our business and create an easier, more helpful experience for our customers. We hear your suggestions. We’ve collected your ideas. We know what you want and we’ve … Continue reading →

5 House Plans that are Winning the Popularity Contest

November 25, 2019 | Briana Bronner

The needs and wants of today’s homebuilders are changing, as more and more people want specific features in their new homes that bring convenience, comfort, and privacy. Some of the most popular features we’ve seen a rise in house … Continue reading →

The Top 5 Most Popular Features in House Plans

November 8, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

The more information, the better! There are countless options when choosing the details of your dream home. As you start to make decisions about what to include in your new home, you most likely focus on the number of … Continue reading →

The Unique and Rustic Character of Barn House Plans

November 7, 2019 | Briana Bronner

Mountain Rustic House Plan 8504-00151 The essence of a barn invokes strong nostalgic memories of hardworking farmers, simpler times working the land to care for one’s family, and the comfort of strong family ties. Drawing from this inspiration has … Continue reading →

How To Choose A House Style

September 9, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

Choosing A House Style Deciding on the perfect house plan can be a difficult task because the choices and options are endless. From the amount of square footage to the number of bedrooms to whether to include a … Continue reading →

Find the Perfect 4 Bedroom House Plan

July 17, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

Sometimes the saying really is true: bigger is better. Families across the United States are finding that the benefits of 4 bedroom homes offer more flexibility by adding rooms, more amenities, and more value in a possible resale. Four bedroom … Continue reading →

Learn All About French Country House Plans

July 3, 2019 | Briana Bronner

Chic, elegant, and dripping with sophistication, French Country homes are artfully designed European style homes with architectural charm in both the interior and exterior. The name, French Country or French Rural, comes from the grand country homes along the … Continue reading →

Find The Perfect 3 Bedroom House Plan

June 20, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

Across the United States, three bedroom house plans are the most common choice for newly built homes. This popular layout gives families plenty of options while offering a practical flow to the home. Perfect for a small family, for a … Continue reading →

What does a 1.5 story house plan give you?

June 11, 2019 | Meghan Stoneburner

We’re all aware of 1-story and 2-story house plans but have you ever explored a 1.5 story home? This unique layout gives you options a 1-story home does not while also requiring a smaller investment than a 2-story house. One … Continue reading →