In celebration of over 40 years of providing custom-designed luxury homes, here are some of the most popular plans offered by Southern Living House Plans. Since the first issue of Southern Living, the magazine has featured and sold house plans. These architectural drawings give readers access to the South’s top architects and the ability to build custom homes at an affordable price. While styles and trends may change over the years, we have remained true to designing classic, authentic Southern homes.
Today, we offer more than 1,400 home plans that are as diverse as the region and its people. Here, we’ve rounded up 12 of our best-selling home plans of all time, ranging from quaint cottages to spacious family homes. Take a look — you might find a Southern Living home plan that you’ll want to make your own.
Tideland Haven, Plan #1375
Designed by Our Town Plans
Surrounded by deep overhangs and a wraparound porch, this award-winning plan features inviting details in every room. French doors maximize natural light, creating an open, spacious feel. Enjoy the master bedroom sitting area, designed to take in the views from the window nook.
2,418 sq ft 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Farmhouse Revival, Plan #1821
Design based on historical concepts
This plan, a 2012 Ideas House, emphasizes casual comfort. Exterior details and corridors exude a classic Southern feel. Subtle changes in the scale of the home create a cozy atmosphere.
3,511 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Cottage of the Year, Plan #593
Designed by Moser Design Group
Here you’ll find a warm, cozy retreat where friends and family can relax all year round. This New England Colonial-style home features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and two spacious floors, giving you plenty of space to entertain guests, plus plenty of indoor and outdoor space.
2,718 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Lowcountry Farmhouse, Plan #2000
J. Savage Gibson
A classic interpretation of coastal and Lowcountry architecture, this home maximizes views in nearly every direction. The open, contemporary floor plan exudes a relaxed, casual atmosphere and features a large front porch and rear screened living area.
2,754 sq ft 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Dear Run, Plan #731
Southern Living
This cozy cabin is just under 1,000 square feet but feels much larger thanks to an open living room with a fireplace and windows along three walls, plus French doors that open onto the back porch. Upstairs you’ll find the second bedroom and bathroom.
973 sq ft 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
River Place Cottage, Plan #1959
Southern Living
This coastal cottage was inspired by traditional Southern architecture and built to entertain both indoors and out. From the screened-in living porch with outdoor fireplace to the wet bar and large indoor kitchen island, there’s plenty of space to host friends and family.
2,420 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Sugarberry Cottage, Plan #1648
Designed by Moser Design Group
This classic 1.5 story home makes the most of every inch of space, and the Craftsman/Bungalow style of this home features a large front porch, gorgeous living room, and cozy main suite.
1,679 sq ft 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Whiteside Farm, plan number 1979
Laurie W. Glenn
Timeless design details like exposed beams and vaulted ceilings anchor the family room, while accordion doors open to a screened porch, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. This four-bedroom plan also offers bonus rooms on each level that can function as an office, playroom, exercise room, nursery and more, making it perfect for any stage of life.
3,610 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Palmetto Cottage, Plan #2009
Southern Living House Plans; Photo: John McManus
With its spacious, compact floor plan, this Lowcountry-style home is perfect for families looking to downsize or build a guest cottage or in-law suite. Though it’s just 656 square feet, this tiny cottage feels spacious thanks to its vaulted entertainment space, eat-in kitchen and inviting front porch.
656 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Four Gable Roofs, Plan #1832
Laurie W. Glenn
The architect’s goal here was to simplify the floor plan and maximize livability with less wasted square footage. The simple lines and open floor plan, especially the placement of the kitchen, dining and living spaces, make the main floor feel much larger. Plus, with a few tweaks to the main floor, an optional basement could be added. And of course, in classic Southern style, the plan features large porches on the front and back, providing plenty of outdoor living space.
2,341 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Elberton Way, Plan #1561
Southern Living House Plans
The picturesque English Cottage style found in many old homes throughout the South gives this design a presence.Enjoy the bright and open main floor with 10 foot high ceilings.
3,469 sq ft 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Tucker Bayou, Plan #1408
Designed by LRK Architects
Drawing inspiration from historic seaside architecture, the design combines the comforts of a vacation home with thoughtful features that ease the everyday life of today’s busy families.
3,554 sq ft 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Hawthorn Cottage, Plan #2004
Lake & Land Studio LLC
The vaulted ceilings and open-plan kitchen, living and dining spaces work together and have windows on three sides and access points to the front and rear screened porches. The plan separates the shared living and private spaces, with two bedrooms and a bathroom located on the left wing of the home.
1,560 sq ft 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Aikenridge, Plan #1123
Laurie W. Glenn
This two-story cottage is a timeless favorite. It’s loaded with character and southern charm, from the deep front porch adjacent to the sunroom to the open-concept living space that flows seamlessly into the kitchen. The first floor also features a second family room, a cozy den that opens off the dining area.
2,202 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
