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Colonial House Plans

Timeless symmetry and formal elegance. Our colonial plans feature centered entries, balanced facades, formal living spaces, and classic American proportions.

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Colonial House Plans

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Colonial house plans represent one of America's most enduring architectural traditions, with symmetric facades, centered front entries, balanced window placement, and formal interior layouts. House & Timber Plan Co.'s colonial collection features both traditional Georgian and Federal colonial designs as well as updated interpretations with open floor plans and modern amenities.

Our colonial floor plans are predominantly two-story designs with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 bathrooms, and 2,000 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Classic elements include formal living and dining rooms flanking a centered entry foyer, a family room or great room at the rear, and all bedrooms on the second floor. Many plans include attached 2 or 3-car garages.

Colonial homes are ideal for families who appreciate a clear separation between public and private spaces. The traditional layout places entertaining areas on the first floor and sleeping quarters upstairs, providing built-in privacy. Updated colonial plans from House & Timber Plan Co. add open kitchen-family room connections, first-floor home offices, and spacious primary suites with walk-in closets.

Browse colonial house plans starting at $99. Every plan includes full construction documents with dimensioned floor plans, four exterior elevations, roof framing, and detailed specifications. Colonial plans from House & Timber Plan Co. are designed for real builders with practical construction details.

Common Questions

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What is a colonial house plan?

Colonial house plans feature symmetric facades with centered front doors, evenly spaced windows, and rectangular footprints. They are typically two stories with formal first-floor living areas and second-floor bedrooms. The style draws from 17th and 18th century American architecture, particularly Georgian and Federal traditions.

Are colonial house plans always two stories?

Most colonial plans are two stories, which is a defining characteristic of the style. However, some colonial-inspired designs are available as 1.5-story Cape Cod variations with dormered second floors. True single-story colonial plans are rare since the vertical symmetry is central to the aesthetic.

How wide does my lot need to be for a colonial house?

Most colonial house plans require lots at least 60-80 feet wide to accommodate the home and side-entry or front-entry garage. Narrower colonial designs are available at 45-55 feet wide but may sacrifice the side garage. Always check plan dimensions against your lot survey.

Do colonial house plans have open floor plans?

Traditional colonials have more formal, compartmentalized layouts. However, many updated colonial plans now feature open kitchen-to-family room connections on the first floor while maintaining the formal dining room and centered entry that define the style. House & Timber Plan Co. offers both traditional and updated colonial layouts.