1-Story House Plan 1054 ft²: 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, without Garage
This house plan can be modified to fit your family’s lifestyle and your lot’s specifics.
You have two options for modifying this house plan:
1. Order modifications from the original architect. Purchase the modified Digital Concept and send it to your local architect to prepare the Construction Documents.
2. Work with your local architect. Purchase the original Digital Concept without modifications, then ask your local architect to make the changes and prepare the Construction Documents.
Plan 43346R is a 3-bedroom single-story house plan with a clean modern profile: a flat roof, an exterior of wood and stucco, and 1054 ft² of living space on one level. Contemporary, European and high-tech influences meet in this compact family home, which measures 42'2" wide and 33'3" deep, with a height of 12'5". Large windows, a corner window and floor-to-ceiling glazing give the facade its character and bring daylight deep inside.
The front entry leads into an open floor plan where the family room, dining area and kitchen share one continuous space. A fireplace anchors the family room, a warm focal point for winter evenings and an easy reason to gather. The kitchen is planned for everyday use: a breakfast bar for quick meals and conversation with whoever is cooking, a breakfast nook for slower mornings, and a walk-in pantry that keeps supplies out of sight and the counters clear. Floor-to-ceiling windows open the living area visually toward the back of the house.
The three bedrooms are clustered together, keeping the sleeping area compact and separate from the social part of the home. The master bedroom sits on the main floor, like every room in this one-level layout, and has its own walk-in closet. The house has one full bathroom and one half bathroom, 1.5 baths in total, which suits a small house plan for a family or a couple who want room for guests or a home office. A utility room handles laundry and the household equipment in one practical place.
Outside, a covered rear porch extends the living space into the backyard, a sheltered spot for breakfast in summer or a quiet hour after work. The house stands on a slab foundation, with strip footings also available on request. The exterior walls are built of aerated concrete blocks, and the plan can also be prepared with ceramic blocks or in frame construction. Without a garage or basement, this modern house plan keeps its footprint efficient and its construction straightforward, while the flat roof and generous glazing give it a refined, architectural look.
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