1-Story House Plan 1290 ft²: 2 Beds, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan, without Garage
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This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
Plan 88071R is a 2-bedroom single-story house plan that pairs the easy proportions of a bungalow with clean modern lines and the relaxed character of a cabin. Spread across 1290 ft² on one level, the L-shaped house sits under a double shed roof with a gentle 2/12 (9.5°) pitch, and siding covers the exterior walls. The home measures 53'1" wide and 51'9" deep and rises to a height of 16'7". With two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and no stairs to climb, this American single family home suits a couple, a small family or anyone planning to stay for many years.
The front door opens into an entry that keeps coats and shoes out of the main rooms, and from there an open floor plan takes over. A large family room flows directly into a large kitchen designed for everyday cooking and for company. A breakfast bar lets guests talk with whoever is at the stove, a breakfast nook holds morning coffee and quick meals, and a walk-in pantry keeps groceries and small appliances out of sight. Because the family room, the kitchen and the nook share one continuous space, the house feels more generous than its footprint, and conversation moves easily from one area to the next on a winter evening.
The split bedroom layout places the two bedrooms on opposite sides of the living area, so each enjoys real privacy. This is a house plan with 2 master suites, each with its own full bathroom: the main floor master includes a walk-in closet, while the second suite works equally well for guests, a grown child or an aging parent. Laundry on the main floor means no carrying baskets up or down stairs, and a dedicated storage room handles seasonal gear, luggage and everything a household collects over time.
Outside, a wraparound porch extends the living space beyond the walls, and the covered front porch offers a sheltered place to greet visitors or sit with a book. A deck adds one more outdoor room for grilling and summer dinners. The 1-car carport with rear entry keeps the vehicle away from the street view and leaves the front of the house to the porch. Built without a basement, the home stands on a pier post beam foundation, and the exterior walls are framed with 2x4″ lumber.
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