House Plan of the Week: A Semi-Open Layout

Some people want more separation. This new, versatile design is for them.

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Want to start an online fight? Post about hating (or loving) open floor plans.

It’s still a polarizing topic. The bestselling designs at Houseplans pretty universally feature open layouts. But if you want to offer something for those who want more separation and noise control, here’s a notable new plan.

First the exterior. Cute dormers and a small porch visually offset the front-facing garage. The home measures 40 feet wide, suiting it for a narrow-ish lot.

Main-level floor plan with a fireplace separating the family room and dining/kitchen area

Now let’s look at the layout. A two-sided fireplace divides the kitchen and dining zone from the more-formal family room while also creating a warm focal point.

Tucked into the back corner, a study offers office space away from the noise of the family room.

Upper-level floor plan with four bedrooms and several walk-in closets.

All four bedrooms sit upstairs, along with the laundry room. The main suite showcases an enormous closet and classic luxury with a five-piece bathroom.

Bedroom two includes a private bathroom, adding versatility for use of an older child, live-in relative, or guest.

Read more about semi-open layouts at NewHomeSource.

About the Author

Aurora Zeledon

Aurora Zeledon is vice president of product marketing for Zonda. With over 10 years of experience in the pre-drawn plan industry, she sorts through thousands of designs to choose the most interesting, innovative, and marketable house plans to spotlight in Zonda's newsletters, social media, and publications.

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