Dream Cape Cod Style House Plans & Designs

While Cape Cod house plans can be, and often are, built all over the United States, they are most at home in New England.* Why? Because the style evolved in the northern colonies of early America and reached its heyday during the Colonial Revival of the early 20th century.

Cape Cod house plans tend to be modest in size, rectangular, and symmetrical. The main level of a Cape Cod floor plan usually features the primary living area equipped with a large, central fireplace—perfect for family or friend gatherings, especially on cold, wintry nights. Meanwhile, the upper half story of a Cape Cod house plan tends to feature bedrooms or bonus space.

Specific window types afford much of the charm and efficiency Cape Cod house plans enjoy. Multi-pane, double-hung windows with shutters typically adorn the main level, while the upper level tends to embrace dormers. Both the dormers and multi-pane, double hung windows with shutters draw light into the home and assist with air circulation—all of which adds to the efficiency of the home plan. A house plan’s level of efficiency is important, as the more efficient your floor plan is, the less money you will likely have to spend heating it, cooling it, lighting it, etc.

Ideal as a starter home, empty nester cottage, or vacation retreat, the Cape Cod home plan features comfortable room proportions and traffic flow which have been updated, reinvented, and expanded over the centuries to embrace the tastes of homeowners all over the country.

Note: If you’re planning to build a home that you’ll never want to move out of, consider a Cape Cod plan that features the master bedroom on the main level, as this will make aging in place easier. Sometimes this can be hard to find, but remember that every house plan on Dream Home Source can be customized to meet your needs. Just click the blue “Modify This Plan” button on the plan detail page of the design you wish to modify. Then, complete the short form on the following page. We’ll get back to you within 2 business days with a customization quote. You may also give us a call at: 1-800-447-0027. We’d love to help make your dream home a reality!

*This collection may include a variety of plans from designers in the region, designs that have sold there, or ones that simply remind us of the area in their styling. Please note that some locations may require specific engineering and/or local code adoptions. Be sure to check with your contractor or local building authority to see what is required for your area.

Related categories include: New England House Plans, Colonial House Plans, Cottage House Plans, Starter House Plans, and Empty Nest House Plans.