Home Home Remodeling Timeless Southern House Plans You'll Love You'll want to move right in after one look at these classic Southern homes. By Cameron Beall Cameron Beall Cameron Beall is a writer, marketer, photographer, and creative with over a year of experience with Southern Living in the realm of homes and home building. She was infatuated by home design from a young age, credit to her mother and grandmother. Southern Living's editorial guidelines and Zoe Gowen Zoe Gowen After a notable obsession with yellow houses, historic homes, and glossy magazines as a child that lead to a degree in American Studies from Sewanee: University of the South followed by a jaunt through the Washington, DC art world, Zoë found her way as the Senior Home and Garden Editor with Southern Living. There she crisscrossed the region to produce inspiring interiors, entertaining, and holiday stories while also overseeing the Idea House franchise. After seeing more porches and Christmas trees than any other reasonable person can claim, she ventured out to pave new roads freelancing for various magazines and helping people bring magazine tearsheets to life inside private homes via interior decorating. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 14, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Mike Swartz We hope the builder is on standby because, after one look at these classic Southern homes, you'll want to move right in. Classic architecture and key regional features, from wide porches, stately columns, and cozy cottage details—there's something to appeal to every Southern style. 01 of 20 River Place Cottage, Plan #1959 Jessica Ashley You might not classify a 2,420-square-foot house as a cottage, but the charming low country details make this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Southern stunner as classic as they come. This house, designed by Watermark Coastal Homes, is built for entertaining, from its screened-in porch with an outdoor fireplace to an open floor plan. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms2,420 square feet 02 of 20 Little Blue Farmhouse, Plan #1873 Suzanne Stern This house plan is yet another stately cottage we cannot help dream about. It's 2,011 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths. Firefly Communities designed this storybook cottage with a steeply pitched roof, flexible layout, and wraparound porch. 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms2,011 square feet 03 of 20 Randolph Cottage, Plan #1861 Laurey W. Glenn We've had a love affair with this petite cottage for quite some time. Interestingly, it's larger than it appears from the street. The 1,800-square-foot home fits a family with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Designed by Bill Ingram, this Williamsburg meets New England-style house has abundant Southern charm. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms1,800 square feet 04 of 20 Newberry Park, Plan #978 Southern Living This house, designed by Allison Ramsey Architects, certainly has a curb appeal impact. A wraparound front porch provides plenty of space for entertaining, while the upper patio is the ideal spot for a quiet morning cup of coffee. It's 3,625 square feet with four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths. 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms, 2 half baths3,625 square feet 05 of 20 Garden Home Cottage, Plan #1859 Helen Norman A well-thought-out layout maximizes this 1,870-square-foot home, complete with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Designed by P. Allen Smith & Associates, this house features a kitchen, parlor, and front and back porch. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms1,870 square feet 06 of 20 Bellamy Place, Plan #1878 Arturo Rodriguez/Moser Design Group Clean lines and classic style make this 1,859-square-foot beauty universally appealing. The Moser Design Group designed this house to include two bedrooms and two-a-half-baths. The Colonial-style cottage presents as contemporary with its livable layout. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms1,859 square feet 07 of 20 Sand Mountain House, Plan #977 Rob Lagerstrom Plenty of porch space wraps the front of this 2,853-square-foot house. Its spacious layout allows for three bedrooms, three baths, and two half baths. Architect John Tee designed this house plan with features including a stone fireplace, soaring ceilings, and classic detailing. 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 2 half baths2,853 square feet 08 of 20 Tucker Bayou, Plan #1408 Charles Walton IV An expansive 3,554 square feet of interior living space, designed by Looney Ricks Kiss Architects for St. Joe Land Co., connects the indoors and outside with the surrounding landscape. This house is ideal for today's busy families and will make everyday life easier. 5 bedrooms/4 bathrooms3,554 square feet 09 of 20 White Plains, Plan #1799 Laurey W. Glenn Latticed porch columns, a steeply pitched roof, and exposed rafters add character to this traditional cottage. Its 2,942-square-foot interior includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Designed by Our Town Plans, this Carpenter Gothic-style house has a playful appeal with board-and-batten siding and a corrugated metal roof. 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms2,942 square feet 10 of 20 Cold Spring Lane, Plan #1416 John O'Hagan With four bedrooms and four and a half baths, the house, designed by Todd Wilson, totals 3,291 square feet. Thoughtful design details like the mail drop-off spot next to the rear "Friend's Entry" to the Keeping Room make this stunning home equally functional. 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms3,291 square feet 11 of 20 Bridlewood, Plan #1429 Southern Living This house has 3,470 square feet with plenty of space for larger families. The four-bedroom and four-bathroom house, designed by Mitchell Ginn, features an open layout and an extraordinary vaulted ceiling. The house's entertaining amenities extend to the outdoor living space, with a large covered porch. 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms3,470 square feet 12 of 20 Bay Creek, Plan #1933 Mike Swartz If you're looking for a classic beach house, you've found it with this 2,158-square-foot stunner designed by Allison Ramsey Architects. Four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths provide plenty of room for weekend guests. 4 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms2,158 square feet 13 of 20 Honeycomb Farmhouse, Plan #2064 Southern Living House Plans Ideal for multigenerational living, this expansive floor plan has an unfinished basement reserved for future development so that you can customize it to your family's preferences. The primary bedroom is on the first floor, and there is a second bedroom with an attached full bath. Upstairs there are even more bedrooms with bathrooms, perfect for hosting guests. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 2 half baths3,327 square feet 14 of 20 Grace Park Cottage, Plan #2063 Southern Living House Plans This cottage is a comfortable and functional house plan that emphasizes gathering spaces and includes plenty of areas for private retreats. The 12-foot ceilings in the great room add an airy quality to the space. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms2,089 square feet 15 of 20 Deep River Farmhouse, Plan #2059 Southern Living House Plans This 3,559-square-foot house features two primary-bedroom suites. The first suite is on the first floor, tucked near the rear of the house, creating a private getaway. The second floor has three bedrooms and a separate living area and deck. 4 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms3,559 square feet 16 of 20 The Galloway, Plan #2060 Southern Living House Plans One of the great features of this house plan is the expansive outdoor entertaining space. From the family and dining rooms, a screened-in porch opens to a large patio, perfect for grilling in the summertime. The primary bedroom on the first floor is private yet designed for comfortable living. 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms4,142 square feet 17 of 20 The Ramble Farmhouse, Plan #2052 Southern Living This house plan packs a lot into the 3,643-square-foot layout. Designed by Beau Clowney Architects, this home has several entertaining areas, from the open floor plan to the sitting area or library. This house also features unique amenities like a pantry and mudroom. 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms3,643 square feet 18 of 20 Old Mill Farmhouse, Plan #2050 Southern Living This 3,498-square-foot house features a large covered porch that wraps the front of the home. There is a private study with views of the front of the property and an open kitchen, dining, and family room for a perfect entertainment flow. 3 bedrooms/3.5 bathrooms3,498 square feet 19 of 20 Oakland Hall, Plan #2025 Southern Living Inspired by a historic Nashville home, this four-bedroom house has three stories filled with exciting amenities. The primary bedroom suite is on the main floor for convenience, and the covered porches and patio are ideal for entertaining. 4 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms6,265 square feet 20 of 20 Lakeside Farmhouse, Plan #2007 Southern Living This 3,881-square-foot house has a timeless Southern exterior and a bright, open floor plan. The kitchen opens to a family room and breakfast room, making everyday activities easier for busy families. There is plenty of space in this floor plan, so you can use the designated guest room to match your preferences. 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms3,881 square feet Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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