1.5-Story House Plan 858 ft²: 2 Beds, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, without Garage
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 21601RB is a 2-bedroom 2-story house plan with 858 ft² of living space, a steep 12/12 gable roof and a clean contemporary look shaped by Scandinavian and European design. This L-shaped single-family home measures 42'2" wide and 37'7" deep and rises to 25'3" in height. The roof ridge runs perpendicular to the street, so the tall gable end greets everyone who arrives. Metal panels and WPC cover the exterior walls and give the modern farmhouse silhouette a crisp, refined finish.
The main living area is built around an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining and living spaces flow into one another, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. A breakfast nook gives the kitchen a relaxed corner for morning coffee and quick weekday meals. Large windows and floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight deep into the rooms and keep the outdoors in view throughout the day. For a small house plan, the interior feels generous and connected, without walls breaking up the everyday flow.
The two bedrooms follow a split bedroom layout. They sit apart from each other for privacy, which works well for a couple with a guest room, a home office or a family with an older child. A walk-in closet adds welcome storage. Two full bathrooms mean nobody waits their turn in the morning, which is rare at this size. A dedicated utility room keeps household equipment and everyday chores out of the living spaces.
Outside, a front-entry carport shelters two cars, making this an open, practical house plan with carport parking in place of an enclosed garage. A deck extends the living area into the fresh air for summer dinners and quiet evenings outdoors. The home is designed without a basement, with all of its rooms on two levels above ground. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the house suits a small household that wants modern Scandinavian character, plenty of natural light and a layout that is easy to live in all year round.
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