By Dave and Mary

House Plans Online
with Porches

Find these house plans online with porches and so much more.

Mary and I found these house building plans that we know you'll enjoy whether looking for design ideas or you are in need of high quality expertly drawn and detailed plans from which to build your dream home.

We've found fantastic plans for dream homes with everything from expansive porches to wonderful utility sheds (most with idyllic porches too) - all online.

You can get access to images, layouts, actual drawings, and CAD drawings along with assistance in modifying the plan to meet your specific requirements.


Looking for online house plans with porches?  We gathered some here for you to see - Front Porch Ideas and More
We've gathered online house plans with porches for you to see here


family home plans logo Would you like to get more details of these plans? Great!

Simply go here and jot down the plan numbers you see with some of our pictures.



Adorable house with a sweet front porch from Family Home Plans #86347 and shown on Front Porch Ideas and More
Plan #86347



bungalow house plan by Family Home Plans
Plan #65800



bungalow house plan front porch by Family Home Plans
Perfect for porch sitting too
Probably the major advantage of ordering house plans online is cost. Online home plans can be a fraction of the cost of plans created by a local architect or home building contractor. Even when you purchase stock homes (already built), the cost of the plan to build the home is included in the overall cost of the home.

Another fun advantage is you can begin immediately to visualize your new home and start making modifications to the example drawings. Move a wall here, add a door there, or move kitchen cabinets to create your perfect space.


cape cod home built from plan by Family Home Plans
Plan #48171



cape cod layout from plan by Family Home Plans
Cape Cod home layout - Plan #48171
Mary and I love large country style homes with large wrap-around front porches like the one below. This one has everything you need on the first floor along with an open great room/kitchen combination.


Check Out This Front Porch!

This beautiful Craftsman-style home has cedar siding and large wraparound front porch for the kids to play on. With a living area of 3558 square feet (4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms), your family will have plenty of space to grow.

Note the splendid gables and stone fireplace chimney.


cape cod home built from plan by Family Home Plans
Plan #75102
We would opt to change the kitchen to ensure the sink overlooks the breakfast nook and large windows. Or better yet, move the nookto the small porch area and create a huge country kitchen! What would you change?


country home with porch schematic from plan by Family Home Plans
Plan #75102
Not all online house plan companies offer the same level of customer service, plan modification assistance, or even a comprehensive set of house plans. Therefore, it is best to understand what you need and know what to look for.


Considerations for Online House Building Plans

You wouldn't think twice about ordering a pair of socks online; however, investing in a set of house building plans online should make you want to do your "due diligence".

We recommend you have a thorough knowledge of 'what you need' and 'what you can expect to receive' when ordering house plans online to avoid any surprises.

What Do You Need When Using House Plans Online with Porches

Here's a short list of general items you may need. Check with your local codes department to see if there are other requirements as well.
  • As a minimum you need a comprehensive set of blueprints and schematics created and drawn by licensed architects (check to see if they need to be signed by an architect from your state).
  • Your drawings should adhere to one of the nationally recognized building code standards such as the Uniform Building Code, Standard Building Code, International Residential Code, or Basic Building Code.
  • The required number of documents (plans) to satisfy your local codes department.
  • Specific plans for various construction components, e.g., truss layout, roof framing, 2nd story framing, beams, etc.


What You May Typically Receive

Ordinarily, house building plans online provide (but not limited to) the following items:
  • Exterior Elevations: Elevation drawings normally show the front, the rear and the sides of the home and can include exterior materials like siding or brick along with specific details and measurements.
  • Foundation Plans: Obviously foundations vary depending on your specific desires and geographical area. Check to see if your online company allows you, as does Family Home Plans, to dictate the foundation type. Regardless, the required dimensions and notes should be included on the plan.
  • Interior Layout: This would included details like cabinets, fireplaces, etc. You may need to contact a local cabinet and fireplace distributor for specific sizes and styles to suit your needs.
  • Schematic Electrical Layouts: This diagram shows locations for your electrical outlets, switches, and fixtures.
  • Detailed Floor Plans: This delineates the location of all interior walls, doors, windows, stairs, closets, etc., along with appropriate dimensions.


What You Need to Find Out

Are Heating and Plumbing Diagrams Included

Normally, heating and cooling details are omitted from online house plan designs. There are just too many variables, from local codes, availability of desired heating and plumbing materials, preferred methods of installation, and venting issues to the specific type of system that is used.

If not included in the plan, your builder or contractor can normally provide the specifics for your home.


Do Plans Meet Earthquake Seismic / Wind/Hurricane Code Requirements

Some, but not all, states require plans that meet both seismic and wind code requirements. If you live in such a state, you may want to inquire if your house plan online fulfills those requirements. If not, check to see if your local contractor would be able to modify the plan to meet regional requirements.


Do Plans Meet All Local Code Requirements

Some plans ordered online may have to be modified to meet your specific local building codes. Check with your local codes department or contractor.

- Reorder and exchange policies

- Additional sets of plans

- Copyright and trademark information (use and copies,etc.)

- Warranties


Home Plans Online - Modifications

More often than not, any changes you make to a plan will cost you additional money adding even more costs to your home. Not necessarily so by ordering online.

It is rare; however, that someone builds a home from a stock house plan and therefore it important to have the option to modify the plan to suit your own requirements.

Have you ever found the perfect home plan and asked, "if only we could change...?" Maybe the front porch needs more depth, you'd prefer a side-entrance garage, or even a larger kitchen for gourmet cooking.

Family Home Plans has experts who will help you make changes to your selected plan to ensure you build exactly what you want. Probably not all online house plan companies have that same capability.


charming online house plan with front porch by Family Home Plans
Charming house plan with front porch - Plan #4817193483
Mary and I know from experience that most home plan changes either won't even be considered by builders or are cost prohibitive.

However, we know that Family Home Plans can make many modifications.


Range of Home Plans Selection

Online home plans offer a myriad of home designs ranging from small or simple house plans to southern living house plans and all types in between.

Below are a few examples of plans that Mary and I thought you'd enjoy seeing.


tiny house and porch plan from Family Home Plans
Inviting small house plan with fun porch - Plan #87813



tiny house and porch plan schematic from Family Home Plans
Small House plan - floor plan #87813





house plan with porch from Family Home Plans
Charming house plan with front porch plan #86105
Before settling on a home plan, contemplate how it complements your lifestyle, stage of life, and of course, your budget. Mary and I have gone through the biding process twice and know that a "dream" home begins with a detailed plan.

We also know that unless you have unlimited wealth, you will need to compromise on something. So it is very important to distinguish must haves from would-like-to-haves during your selection process.

Our current home was built from a wrap around porch house plan, one of two features we really wanted. (The other was a window over the kitchen sink)!

We appreciate Family Home Plans allowing us to feature their house plans with porches and know you can find your dream home too.

House Plans with Porches Gallery

We thought we'd feature some of the most popular home plans that have porches - we know you'll soon discover why they are popular!

For your convenience, we've linked to the actual plans so you can obtain more detailed information or for ordering if you so desire.


Beautiful Home with Post and Beam Appeal

Family Home Plans
Front porch with stone column bases and square wooden columns -Plan 65862



Actual Home Built from Plan Above

actual home built from Family Home Plans
Family Home Plan #65862



Country and Farmhouse Plans

Welcoming Family Home

Adorable house with a sweet front porch from Family Home Plans #86345 and shown on Front Porch Ideas and More
Imagine raising your family in this wonderful home! Plan 86345



Beautiful Farmhouse Country Porch Plan

Turn this plan:

home and porch built from Family Home Plans
Plan #65826
Into this beautiful home - with front porch, of course.

actual home built from Family Home Plans
Plan #65826



Who doesn't like a large wrap around country style front porch? This home has one plus dormers which adds lot of curb appeal. Hang a swing or two and enjoy relaxing on this inviting porch.


wrap around porch from Family Home Plans
Plan #34602



Go all out with this beautiful country farmhouse home and porch plan.

front porch plan from Family Home Plans
Grand home and porch - Plan #24245



front porch built from Family Home Plans
Imagine spending family time on this front porch - Plan #24245



Ranch House Plans with Porches

We've been asked several times about ranch homes with aesthetically pleasing porches. Often times a ranch home's roof slope is low making it more difficult to attach a porch blends with the architecture of the home. We found these exciting ranch home plans that have fun and appealing front porches.


small cottage with porch from Family Home Plans
Cottage in the woods with charming front porch -Family Home Plan #49824



Although small in size, this ranch cottage (photo below) is full of appeal. At only 576 square feet it is perfect as a starter home (nice and cozy) or possibly modify this plan to add additional square footage. We love the little front porch.

ranch home plan with porch from Family Home Plans
Family Home Plan #86955



This is a nice 9 foot ceiling ranch home with an inviting front porch. Depending on your lot, you could opt to have this remain an open porch (no railings as shown) or with railings if required by local building codes. Either way, it would be a great family porch.


ranch home and front porch plan from Family Home Plans
Great open porch feel - Plan #40026



Really nice ranch style home design and the arches between the porch columns are a nice touch along with the heavier column pedestals all of which adds a bit of sophistication to this home.

ranch home from Family Home Plans
Classic lines for a ranch home - Plan #98889



These are a few of the many more ranch home designs with porches you should see. What's nice about Family Home Plans is they have the capability and desire to work with you to design the home with features you want or need.

family home plans logo Would you like to get more details of these plans? Great!

Simply go here and jot down the plan numbers you see with some of our pictures.



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Baby Boomer House Plans with Porches

If thinking of downsizing, whether you are retiring or not, check out these neat homes we discovered that have ideal front porches.

This house plan offers 1420 square feet and a most appealing front porch with a gable roof design over the front door. This plan can also be modified to suit your specific needs.


boomer style home plan with porch from Family Home Plans
Perfect home and porch for down sizing - Plan #92459



Arched openings between porch columns and a home plan with interesting roof lines combine to make this a real charmer.

downsized home plan from Family Home Plans
Fun home with wrap around porch - Plan #69109



Luxury House Plans with Porches

luxury home plan with porch from Family Home Plans
Rendering of luxury home with wrap around porch - Plan #24403



luxurious home plan from Family Home Plans
Homes built from plan above - Plan #24403
Many luxury homes do not have front porches. However, we did find a rather good selection such as the one shown below along with a photo of an actual home built from the plan.

front porch on luxury home from Family Home Plans
Executive home with wrap around porch - Plan #67309



more expensive home from Family Home Plans
Executive home built from plan above - Plan #67309

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Search House Plans

If you see a house plan you like on our site, jot down the plan # and have it handy for when you visit Family Home Plans. They have a wonderful collection of plans and many can be modified to fit your needs. Search to your heart's content.

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