Ranch House Plans, Rambler Floor Plans & Rancher Designs

Want to build a ranch-style home? Find your dream ranch house plan below! FYI: ranch-style farmhouse plans are especially popular.

What is a Ranch-Style Floor Plan?

Ranch floor plans are single story, patio-oriented homes with shallow gable roofs. Modern ranch house designs often feature open floor plans, kitchen islands, mudrooms, and deluxe primary suites.

How Many Square Feet is a Ranch-Style House?

Ranch house plans can be any square footage. In the collection below you'll discover tiny ranch layouts under 1,000 sq. ft., small ranch plans between 1,000 and 2,000 sq. ft., luxury designs over 3,000 sq. ft., and more. The trendiest designs tend to fall between 1,500 and 2,500 sq. ft.

What are the Advantages of Ranch-Style Homes?

Ranch-style house plans offer homeowners convenience, especially for empty-nesters, or anyone seeking to avoid stairs. Note: we count stories as levels above ground, so many ranch designs will offer a basement or walkout basement. If you would prefer no stairs at all, select a ranch layout with a crawlspace or slab foundation. If you don't see the foundation you want, give us a call!

What are the Disadvantages of Ranch-Style Homes?

Ranch homes are single-story, meaning there's no upper level. This can be a disadvantage for homeowners who desire a separation of spaces. What's more, if you have a narrow lot, a ranch house plan might not be for you, as they typically feature a wide (or wide-ish) footprint. If you're working with a narrow lot, use the filters on this page to narrow down your house plan search by width. We offer hundreds of ranch blueprints that are 40' wide or less.

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Ranch House Plan Characteristics

• One story (sometimes with basement or walkout basement)
• Wide footprint
• Patios / outdoor living
• Small, medium, or large square footage

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