What matters most today to those home buyers who would choose to cut square footage for the sake of affordability? Not a big office or dining room, according to this illuminating NAHB study. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the kitchen and closet space are treasured more.
Here's a new modern house plan that aligns nicely with those priorities and sports a surprisingly simple footprint measuring 50 feet by 57 feet and with 1,944 square feet all on one floor.
On the exterior, bold contemporary styling creates striking curb appeal. The one-car garage faces the front.
![Modern house plan with an open layout, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.](https://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/bbb250e/2147483647/resize/876x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F51%2Fdc%2F3bcf00fc425a85e6441bbebcf296%2Fhouse-plan-48-1160-front-exterior.jpg)
Outdoor living takes center stage in back, with a large porch that opens easily to the main living spaces.
![Modern house plan with an open layout, rear exterior. See details at Houseplans.](https://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/9164b99/2147483647/resize/876x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2Feb%2Ff2%2F0af621b54ba59922ef8cc54fb215%2Fhouse-plan-48-1160-rear-exterior.jpg)
Inside, the choice to make each bedroom a suite adds quite a bit of versatility. Live-in relatives, adult children, and frequent guests will appreciate the extra privacy. The primary suite also boasts a walk-in closet.
The kitchen flows into the open living and dining areas. Nearby, a small pocket office provides a place to take occasional meetings from home without eating up too much square footage.
![Modern house plan with an open layout, main level. See details at Houseplans.](https://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/265e92f/2147483647/resize/876x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F57%2F73%2Fd0c1aa8f4024a5c8a76aea7b9b45%2Fhouse-plan-48-1160-main-level.png)