Lil Petrusnek is a former Southern Living House Plans Manager. Build Fewer, But Bigger Rooms When determining the layout of your 1,500-square-foot house, Petrusnek suggests designing rooms to be ...

This renovated ranch in Middletown features an open concept, custom-built banquette that serves as table and island, open ...

A well-designed home doesn’t have to be expensive. These affordable two-bedroom house plans feature open-concept layouts that make the most of every square foot, creating bright and functional ...