These cover every base for first-time homeowners. For first-time homeowners, we chose our favorite compact plans—under 2,500 square feet—that appear much larger with clever layouts and cozy accents.

Want every day to feel like a getaway? Enter this classic cottage with a Lowcountry feel and vintage twist. It features a mix of simple spaces and natural materials that set the tone.

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“Our goal was to break the scale down so it didn’t seem like a big house,” says architect Craig Dixon. The house is 5,000 square feet but reads as smaller. The separate garage is clad in stone, ...

Adorable is an adjective we don’t often associate with an architectural style, but it is the perfect description for the English Cottage. One of the several between-the-wars styles, the English ...