At Houseplans.com we have a variety of floor plans in all sizes that make Great Family Homes. With family living and dining spaces adjacent to the kitchen, everyone can be near the action and enjoy the aromas of shared meals. In a family-friendly home, bedrooms can all be grouped together, children's rooms can be placed on another level, or the master bedroom separated to one side for privacy.
Useful information: Stock architectural plans have a long history in the United States, going back to Sears Roebuck plans from the 1920s, Victorian row house plans from the late 1800s, and the country house designs of Andrew Jackson Downing in the 1850s. They all emphasized planning for the family. A good history of the family home is The Comfortable House by Alan Gowans (MIT Press).
