Here's an elegant way to present 1,311 square feet of living space, plus a spacious garage. This starter home design stands out with plenty of porch space.

On the exterior, a metal roof and board-and-batten siding create farmhouse style. The large front porch visually balances the two-car garage and presents a generous place for autumnal decor.

Starter ranch home design with porch, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
Starter ranch home design with porch, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.

Inside, the open layout flows from the great room into the kitchen. Here, an island offers seating on two sides (a nice touch) and a door out to the optional back patio.

On the right side of the home, the primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and a private bathroom with double sinks. Two more bedrooms share a hall bath on the opposite side of the layout.

Starter ranch home design with porch, floor plan. See details at Houseplans.
Starter ranch home design with porch, floor plan. See details at Houseplans.

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