Contemporary house plans
Stripped down, sleek, and elegant Contemporary house plans represented a departure from traditional style when it appeared in the architect-designed homes of the fifties, sixties and early seventies. Common contemporary design characteristics include simple, clean lines with large windows devoid of decorative trim. The exteriors are a mixture of siding, stucco, stone, brick and wood. The roof can be flat or shallow pitched, often with great overhangs. Related to International Style homes, many different forms of contemporary house plans exist but common features are a lack of ornamentation, open floor plans, and asymmetrical shapes. Some contemporary home designs showcase natural materials and feature tall oversized windows that emphasize a connection with nature. Art Moderne house styles with their flat roofs and curved geometric shapes influence some contemporary home plans. This assortment of floor plans features contemporary home design aesthetics with an array of influences.
