{"id":2363,"date":"2013-10-08T09:27:23","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T17:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?p=2363"},"modified":"2013-10-05T23:29:01","modified_gmt":"2013-10-06T07:29:01","slug":"three-bestselling-small-house-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/three-bestselling-small-house-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Bestselling Small House Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">If you are just starting your house plan search, you should start with a small house plan.\u00a0 The trend in American construction has been to make smaller homes lately and house plans reflect that. Designers and architects have been designing lots of stylish <b>small house plans<\/b> under 2,500 square feet. <i>Small house plans<\/i> make the perfect home for those who want to live a more energy-efficient lifestyle or those that are just starting out or simply want to downsize.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 480px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7139\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Craftsman House Plan\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/IQH\/1800cfront.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"310\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An inviting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7139\/\">Craftsman house plan<\/a>, this small house plan has plenty of upscale features and a 1,800 square foot area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you like craftsman details and outdoor living space, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/7139\/\">this beautiful small house plan<\/a> is perfect for you. With front and rear covered porches, this small house plan has plenty of outdoor living spaces. The great room has vaulted ceilings and built-in cabinetry with a gas fireplace. This small house plan also includes a spacious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/articles\/creating-an-eco-friendly-kitchen.asp\">kitchen<\/a> has an island with an eating bar and a master bedroom has raised ceilings. The master suite also opens into a well-equipped bathroom with dual lavatories. This small house plan also includes a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/articles\/well-designed-garages.asp\">garage<\/a> also includes a shop area for projects and storage and the upstairs allows for expansion. A generous flex space could be used as a home office, dining room, or a playroom making this small house plan a real catch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 480px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2800\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" title=\"country house plan\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/JAA\/93308-CLAPFRONT.JPG\" width=\"480\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2800\/\">country house plan<\/a> is not only small but has plenty of great design to stand apart from the crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2800\/\">small house plan<\/a> may look like a simple country home but with popular amenities and a modest footprint. This small house plan is one you will be happy to call your home. One of the highlights of this small house plan is a secluded <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/articles\/keeping-romance-alive.asp\">master suite<\/a> with a circular spa tub. A bayed breakfast area is another spot, perfect for casual breakfasts with coffee, tea, and waffles with your morning paper.\u00a0 The cozy fireplace anchors the great room at the center of this floor plan and a large bonus space on the upper floor complete this small house plan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 480px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2138\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"cottage house plan\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/EXB\/1698\/1698r1.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2138\/\">This small house plan<\/a> doesn\u2019t lack charm. With an exquisite exterior and an open interior you will find this home is a great place to live.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/2138\/\">This small house plan<\/a> has beautiful cottage charm. With only 1,698 square feet of living space you will get all the benefits of living in a small house plan without feeling like you live in a shoebox. You are sure to fall in love with this small house plan inside and out with great <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/articles\/choosing-your-front-entry-door.asp\">exterior details<\/a> such as dormers, shutters, and Craftsman details outside and a perfect space for entertaining inside this small house plan will meet all of your needs. Not to mention, this small house plan also gives you space for future expansion with the use of a bonus area.<\/p>\n<p>Living in a small house plan doesn\u2019t mean you have to live in a shoebox. 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