Name: Prairie Style House Plan - 3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2100 Sq/Ft Plan #454-4
Brand: Houseplans.com
SKU: 454-4
Price: 5000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Key Specs

3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2
Floors
2
Garages
2100
Square Feet

This home is featured in architect Sarah Susanka's The Not So Big House, and was designed originally to embody many of Sarah's "not so big" principles in a house that is "not too expensive" to build. **PRAIRIE INGENUITY** illustrates how a few simple design decisions can keep costs in check without sacrificing space and detailing. The form of the house is a simple rectangle with a bump-out at the stairway. Unlike a house with a more complex exterior, a rectangular form encloses significantly more interior space within significantly less exterior surface. Since the exterior envelope of a house is where the majority of the construction costs reside, this simple strategy helps get the most our of every dollar spent. Exterior trim and siding color changes help make the form more expressive, without adding unnecessarily to the cost of the structure. The interior of the home is rich with ceiling height variety, with long connecting views making it appear to be significantly larger than it actually is. A continuous trim band runs above all the doors and windows and weaves the home together, adding lots of character. For a family that wants the spatial variety of a Not So Big house without the hefty price tag, this house is an excellent choice.

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Prairie Plan 454-4

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	Audio Video Design	$100.00
	Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components.
	Construction Guide	$39.00
	Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics.
	Mirror Reversed Sets$0.00 Printed sets showing plan in reverse, text and dimensions will be backwards.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2.5

Stories: 2

Garages: 2

Dimension

Depth: 30'

Width: 54'

Area

Total: 2100 sq/ft

Basement: 1113 sq/ft

Main Floor: 1113 sq/ft

Upper Floor: 987 sq/ft

* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Exterior Wall Framing

Framing: 2"x6"

Bedroom Features

Upstairs Master Bedrooms

Additional Room Features

Den Office Study Computer

Energy Efficient Features

Energy Efficient Design

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Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows and doors, etc.
Cross Section: A slice of the home from roof to foundation, showing important details like stairs and wall construction.
Overhead Roof Plan(s): A view of the home from above showing roof pitch, peaks, valleys, and other details.
Construction Notes and Details: Shows the builder how things come together, like walls, the chimney, insulation, and more.

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Plan 454-4

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

2 Garages

2100 sq/ft

2 Stories

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