Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,719 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Garage: 2-car garage Welcome to photos and footprint for a refined 3 bedroom country-style 2-story home. Here’s the plan: Exotic palm trees complement this refined country-style home perfectly. White columns frame the house while a pair of garage and french doors provide sleek symmetry. The straight staircase …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,073 Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 2-3 Stories: 1-2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 4-bedroom contemporary craftsman. Here’s the floor plan: Board and batten siding, tapered columns, barn shutters, decorative trims, and an arbor above the garage adorn the two-story contemporary craftsman. Upon entry, an open floor plan greets …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,959 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom single-story Maricopa contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: The Maricopa contemporary home features a sprawling floor plan that’s packed with huge spaces and lots of amenities. A sleek entry with a double front door ushers …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,638 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 3-bedroom contemporary style Santa Catalina home. Here’s the floor plan: The 3-bedroom contemporary style home boasts a stately modern facade showcasing low pitched roofs, steel channel awnings, and stone accents that add character to …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,899 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 2-bedroom two-story Attleboro contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Contemporary home with a mid-century touch showcasing a cheery orange siding, slanted rooflines, sleek corner glass windows, and a yellow garage with a front-load entry. As you …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,986 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom two-story contemporary style Etna home. Here’s the floor plan: The 3-bedroom contemporary home shows off a striking facade with its varying and jagged rooflines, stucco siding, stone accents, and large glass windows. The elegance continues …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,420 Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: The two-story contemporary home features a reverse floor plan where the bedrooms are on the first floor and the main living spaces are located upstairs. This layout …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 750 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Stories: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 1-bedroom contemporary coastal home. Here’s the floor plan: This coastal home features an environmentally and budget-friendly floor plan that lets you enjoy tiny living in a 750 sq. ft. space. A sleek slanted roof adds a contemporary …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,713 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 1 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 4-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: A single-story contemporary home embellished in a stone and stucco siding. Asymmetrical rooflines add character to the house. Upon entry, you’ll find a quiet study on the right …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,922 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 3-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: The single-story contemporary home features a great open floor plan designed for narrow lots. It extends to a rear covered porch perfect for outdoor entertainment. Both the portico …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,011 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom single-story contemporary ranch. Here’s the floor plan: Stone and stucco siding along with wooden trims grace this 3-bedroom contemporary ranch. A side-entry garage attached in front of the house creates a wonderful motor court space. …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,796 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 5-bedroom contemporary northwest home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary Northwest home exudes a modern vibe showcasing a blend of siding materials along with oversized windows that flood the interior with ample natural light. Upon …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,344 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 4 Garages: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a four-story 3-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary home has a well thoughtful floor plan designed for narrow lots. It highlights a fourth-floor rooftop where you’ll enjoy spectacular views in all four directions. The …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,188 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Stories: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom hillside contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: If you have limited space or lot, then this 3-bedroom contemporary home is perfect for you. It features lots of oversized windows to allow natural light in giving you …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,988 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Stories: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This two-story home boasts a stunning modern appeal with sleek and clean architectural lines, wood cladding, and massive windows. A second-level green roof adds an ecological twist to the contemporary …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,979 Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom single-story contemporary country home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary home features an L-shaped layout where bedrooms and the open living space are separated by the entryway and wraparound porches. The bedrooms on the first …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,511 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom New American contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: A two-story New American contemporary home with a sleek facade featuring a white stucco exterior, wood accents, spacious deck, and a multitude of windows that bring a …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,185 Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 4-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This 4-bedroom contemporary home offers a second level open living space perfect for viewing lots. The main floor includes a parlor, two bedrooms sharing a 4-fixture bath, and …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,084 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 5-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This two-story contemporary home offers a modern floor plan designed for a rear sloping lot. All levels in this house include fun outdoor spaces to maximize the views as you …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,223 Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom single-story contemporary Acadian home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary Acadian home exudes a timeless appeal showcasing its steep hipped rooflines, brick exterior, decorative arches, barn shutters, and rustic pillars framing the porches. Inside, the …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 4,356 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom two-story mountain contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This 4-bedroom mountain contemporary home features a sprawling floor plan that includes plenty of amenities and expansive outdoor spaces for the family to enjoy. Inside, the foyer …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,641 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom contemporary craftsman home. Here’s the floor plan: Two-story craftsman home with contemporary touch featuring a stone and siding, rustic wood trims, and a multitude of glass windows that give the interior a bright and …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,662 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5+ Stories: 2 Garages: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: The tri-level contemporary home flaunts a stunning facade clad in stucco, stone, and horizontal wood siding. Sleek glass windows enhance its modern appeal. The main level is occupied …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,821 Bedrooms: 2-3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom single-story contemporary prairie ranch. Here’s the floor plan: A single-story prairie ranch with a contemporary facade showcasing its horizontal siding, hipped rooflines, glass windows and doors, and a sole stone pillar lining the entry porch. …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,381 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This 3-bedroom contemporary home has a modern and expansive floor plan perfect for a wide lot. The open layout enables comfortable living and allows increased family bondings. The …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 4,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom luxury contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Stone pillars flanking the entrance of this luxury contemporary home gives a grand impression while the three-car garage attached in front creates a parking courtyard. Inside, soaring …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,588 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Stories: 2 Garages: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This two-story contemporary home features a rectangular floor plan that’s perfect for families who have a budget in mind. It includes a nice blend of modern siding which …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,586 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 2-bedroom single-story contemporary ranch. Here’s the floor plan: This single-story contemporary home features a wide-open floor plan which creates an illusion of a larger space as it provides convenient entertaining. A vaulted foyer with a coat closet introduces …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,601 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garages: 4 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom single-story contemporary ranch. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary ranch boasts a sprawling floor plan designed for a wide lot. It has everything you need set on one level for convenience. A covered entry ushers …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,727 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 2-3 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a three-story 2-bedroom contemporary carriage home. Here’s the floor plan: This 2-bedroom carriage home showcases a contemporary exterior with its sloped roofline and a clean box architecture. The ground floor consists of a bedroom, a full bath, …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 881 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 1-bedroom two-story contemporary carriage home. Here’s the floor plan: This carriage home exhibits a contemporary design with its slanted roofline, stucco siding, and plenty of sleek windows for a bright and airy interior. A sun deck …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,061 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom single-story contemporary New American home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary New American home offers an open concept floor plan that provides everything you need on one level. Plenty of windows along with contrasting siding …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 4,683 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom two-story contemporary Northwest home. Here’s the floor plan: A combination of modern siding materials along with oversized windows give this two-story contemporary Northwest home a striking appeal. An elaborate curved staircase greets you as you …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,112 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom single-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: A blend of modern siding combine with slanted rooflines brings an eye-catching appeal to this one-level contemporary home. Inside, the foyer is nestled between the quiet den and …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 630 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Stories: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 1-bedroom contemporary tiny home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary compact home features an open concept floor plan that promotes convenient living as it creates a larger visual space enhanced by a 10′ vaulted ceiling. An inviting …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,717 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom two-story contemporary European home. Here’s the floor plan: Clean and sleek lines, stucco siding, and a multitude of windows bring contemporary influence to this two-story European-style home. Inside, a large unified space combines the great …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,556 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5 Stories: 3 Garages: 4 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom three-story contemporary Mediterranean home. Here’s the floor plan: Stucco siding, metal roofs, and large windows lend a contemporary influence to this three-story Mediterranean home. The first level of the home consists of a massive storage …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 4,298 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Stories: 1 Garages: 4 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 4-bedroom contemporary Mediterranean home. Here’s the floor plan: This contemporary Mediterranean home features a free-flowing floor plan that offers luxury amenities laid out on one level. This includes two double garages, a wet bar near …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,529 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom two-story luxury contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: This 4-bedroom contemporary home is packed with luxury detailing including a grand arched entry, sizable rooms, and multiple gathering spaces. The opulence is evident upon entry with …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,513 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 1.5 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 4-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Multiple gables, huge tapered stone columns, and a horizontal lap siding create a striking character to this two-story contemporary home. A spacious foyer greets you upon entry. It …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,666 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 4-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Sleek and clean lines, box exterior, and expansive glass enhance the contemporary appeal of this two-story home. A french entry door welcomes you into the foyer graced with …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,655 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Stories: 2 Garages: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom two-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan This two-story contemporary home offers a wide-open floor plan that enables maximum comfort as it creates a great entertaining space. A fireplace …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,869 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 3-bedroom contemporary style home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan Brick and wood siding combine to give this 3-bedroom contemporary home a striking curb appeal. It includes a sleek entry and …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 6,792 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6.5+ Stories: 3 Garage: 4 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 6-bedroom three-story contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan A mixture of stone, glass, and wood siding enhances the contemporary appeal of this 6-bedroom home. It includes an oversized four-car garage …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,457 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story contemporary style 4-bedroom home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan Flat rooflines, stone, and glass enhance the modern appeal of this 4-bedroom contemporary home. It offers a wide-open floor plan that …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 5,382 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Stories: 2 Garage: 4 Welcome to photos and footprint for a contemporary 5-bedroom two-story Northwest home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan Mixed elements of wood, stone, and glass lend a contemporary influence to this two-story Northwest home. The house features an oversized …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,502 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom contemporary single-story ranch. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan This 3-bedroom contemporary ranch offers a simple floor plan perfect for a starter home or a vacation getaway. It has a lovely board and …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,855 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Stories: 2 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story 4-bedroom contemporary home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan A beautiful blend of stone, brick, and wood siding enhances the contemporary appeal of this two-story home. It includes large windows flooding …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,073 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5+ Stories: 1.5 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom contemporary style two-story farmhouse. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan Stone and siding along with natural wood shutters and trims bring a rustic flair to this 3-bedroom contemporary farmhouse. A cozy …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,774 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 2 Garages: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a two-story contemporary 3-bedroom home. Here’s the floor plan: Buy this plan Buy this plan A mixture of stone, glass, wood, and siding enhances the contemporary feel of this two-story home. It features front and rear balconies …
Costs are always added when you desire more options, and high-quality materials will cost you more than the low-quality. For example, in the Northeastern United States, a low-end cost-per-square-foot is roughly $275, while a high-end estimate can run well beyond $350 and even well over $420 for an upmarket house. You can control this amount by controlling your layout and design.
It is possible to have a detached garage with a contemporary-style floor plan. Here is a plan for a 1,039-square-foot contemporary home with a detached garage. The garage is 360 square feet with front entry. The home itself is two-story with two full and one one-half bathrooms. It sits close to the matching garage one-car garage. There are many other similar plans for smaller and larger houses available here, as well as simply add-on garages.
Since the year 2000, homes with two-car garages have made up more than 60% of American single-family homes, says the U.S. Census. In 2017, two-car garages were put into 70% of single-family homes, the highest market share since 1993. So, yes is the answer and the standard is a two-car garage. Here are more statistics for garages with all styles of homes.
While they can be small or large, contemporary-style homes are not generally considered luxury-style homes. There are a few reasons for this, a few of which are: recycled or local building materials, eco-friendly, sustainable materials, like granite countertops and bamboo flooring, and green options for HVAC and plumbing, which conserve energy are usually, or at least very often used.
Yes, you can build economically as a small or even a tiny home. Here you can build from a 797-square-foot home with one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage to a 1,879-square-foot home with three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, or you can also search plans for contemporary tiny homes.
These homes use natural light and try to become one with the outdoors. There is no unneeded deco on the outside, just crisp, clean lines and neutral colors. Most of these homes would feel cluttered without an open floor plan because it would block the natural light from shining through the home. So the answer is actually that most contemporary-style homes are open-concept.
Neutrals are the choice for contemporary-style homes, colors like black, grays, browns, beiges, wood, stone, and some blues and yellows.
Certainly, you can build a contemporary-style home on a narrow lot. Here is a 1,761-square-foot, two-story home on a narrow lot with three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a one-car garage.
Yes, a contemporary-style home can be built on a wide lot. Here are several contemporary-style and modern-style homes on wide lots.
Certainly, this is an option with contemporary-style homes, like this one, which is a 3,008-square-foot, two-story home with four bathrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, and a two-car garage, which is built on a sloping lot.
In a survey of ten pages of contemporary homes (480 homes) on this site, 94.2% were found to be either one, one and one-half, or two-story homes, with only 5.6% being three-story homes, and a mere 0.2%, or only one home, having four stories.
Contemporary-style homes can be constructed with or without a basement. Here is a 1,788-square-foot, two-story home with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a one-car garage, and a 938-square-foot unfinished basement. Here are many other contemporary-style floor plans with basements, many of which are on sale.
Yes, this style can come with a bonus room. Though this is not very common, you can get almost anything you desire in a contemporary-style home, but special requests will definitely add on to the cost of your home. Here is a floor plan for a 3,776-square-foot, one-story home with three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, and a two-car garage with additional room features.
As we discussed here, energy-efficient options are actually quite common in homes with contemporary-style floor plans.
Porches are a very common design feature in contemporary-style homes, and as you will see here, they can be very warm and inviting.
You see many flat roofs on contemporary-style homes, but there are other style roofs that you’ll see, as well, such as shed roofs, gable roofs, and other very innovative contemporary-style roof designs that you can admire here.
While you can make your home whatever you want it to be, a contemporary-style home works very well with contemporary interior decor. You can give it a rustic flair here and there, but to go completely rustic in a contemporary-style home just really would not work well. Don’t confuse it, on the other hand, however, with a trend called rustic-contemporary interior design, in which you incorporate both rustic, downhome looks with contemporary sleek lines and neutral colors, but this design is for older, farmhouse-style homes, or log cabins and not meant for contemporary-style homes.