Lazy days of late summer call for porch time, and lots of it. These layouts oblige with generous outdoor living rooms.

Modern Farmhouse with Two Master Suites

This striking home presents multigenerational families with two master suites, one on each level, and a third suite for family or friends. The open layout encourages relaxed gathering in the great room and at the ultra-spacious kitchen island. Two sets of French doors let owners step out to the front and back porches from their luxurious first-level suite. An open office encourages working from home. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Master Bathroom Steps Out

Depending on the weather, people can congregate in the kitchen and vaulted great room, out on the vaulted patio by the fireplace, or in front on the wide porch. On the main level, the luxurious master suite boasts two large walk-in closets plus a spacious bathroom with access to the back patio. Don't miss the bright den (perfect for working from home), the huge laundry/utility room, and the ultra-organized "mud hall." See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Front and Back Porches

A wraparound porch in front plus another large porch in back give abundant room to enjoy the outdoors in this modern farmhouse. Inside, the open layout draws you into the great room, where a brick accent wall and two sets of French doors add elegance. The open kitchen features a prep sink on the island plus a huge walk-in pantry. In the right corner, the master suite invites owners to relax in the luxurious bathroom, where two sinks, a large shower, and a separate tub wait to soothe. See more images, information, and the floor plan.

Award-Winning Style

Photo by John Giovanni, Giovanni Photography
Photo by John Giovanni, Giovanni Photography

First place winner at the American Residential Design Awards in its size category for custom homes, this plan presents an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace-warmed cabana right outside the master suite, and even two upstairs decks and a balcony. Inside, the great room opens to the rear via a pocketing wall of glass sliding doors. See more images, information, and the floor plan.