
Editors Picks House Plans
Chosen by our staff, these plans reflect the latest design trends.
Elements of our editors picks
- Exterior design shows skillful blending of eclectic elements that results in a contemporary look with historic flair.
- Layout is flexible and designed for the long term, anticipating the changing living patterns of a dynamic family.
Every year our editors review thousands of home designs. Simple ones. Smart ones. Spectacular ones. And quite frankly, many they reject because they don't live up to our high standards. Because they look at so many home plans, our editors are experts in immediately recognizing the standouts the moment they're submitted. That's what makes our Editors Pick Home Plan Designs such a great resource for both undiscovered gems and perennial favorites.
Editors Picks House Plan Features
Historically-Inspired
From exciting new designs that feature the latest amenities to historically-inspired floor plans that have been reconfigured for contemporary living, you'll find a broad array of designs that all have that special something.
Fabulously Functional
Whether you're searching for home plans for quaint country cottage, rustic retreat or breezy beachfront vacation home, a fabulously functional family home or a once-in-a-lifetime estate residence, check out this collection for plans our experts have hand selected as the best of the best.









