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Looking for single-story living and a modern interior design? Check out these open-concept ranch house plans below!
An open floor plan is an open sight line from the kitchen to the main living space. Homeowners who do a lot of entertaining tend to appreciate open-concept house plans as they allow the chef of the house to maintain communication with guests as they prepare drinks and appetizers. Parents, especially those with young children, also typically appreciate open floor plans because they allow parents to more easily multi-task, e.g. make dinner while helping the kids with homework.
Open floor plans are modern and popular, so featuring one can add value to your home. On the other hand, consider where you're building and who you might plan to sell to. Some homeowners prefer a more traditional / closed layout, where most everything has its own specific space. If you're building in an area where people appreciate traditional layouts, an open floor plan may not add value.
Anyone who enjoys single-story living and modern interior design! While ranch house plans can come with basements, walkout basements, or optional upstairs bonus rooms, the main living space is all on one level. This can make aging in place easier and safer, as stairs don't have to be a part of your daily routine.
Someone who is used to traditional/closed interior layouts may not fully appreciate an open-concept house plan. Likewise, if you're looking for a greater sense of privacy, a two-story home with an upstairs primary suite might be more to your liking than a ranch-style home. Finally, consider your lot size. In general, ranch plans tend to feature a wider footprint than two-story layouts. So if you're working with a lot that's, say, 28' wide, a ranch home simply may not fit.