Modern House Plans
Modern house plans feature flat or single pitched roof with a smooth exterior facade.
Architectural Features of Modern House Plans
- Flat or Single Pitch Roof
- Flexible Interior, open design, often one continuous space
First appearing in the optimistic post WWII 1950's, Modern home plans were influenced by International Style an a celebration of new American technology and materials of the time. Carports are an essential design feature, while basements and attics are rare. Once again hip and happening, Modern style spans the nation from California to Long Island providing the perfect setting for retro-cool mid-century furnishings and families who favor clean lines and simple spaces.
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Modern House Plan Features
Flat or Single Pitch Roof
Eames'-era Modern house plans are one story, horizontal homes with flat or single pitch roofs, exteriors made of smooth vertical clapboard, brick or stone. Entrances are sleek and formal.
Flexible Interior
Windows take center stage with vast floor to ceiling glass flooding living sections with light and horizontal strips providing more privacy in bedrooms and bath. Light, white, and airy Modern home design floor plans are very open, usually with kitchen, dining area and living room being one continuous space.
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