Are you ready to start breaking ground on a brand-new home? You’ve probably already spent a lot of time thinking about everything that you want in your home. You most likely already have a lot picked out, and now you need the perfect large house plans to build on this lot. But, how can you choose the right plans to fit your needs, and where should you even begin with your research? Here is a collection of large houses for you to start with your dream home.

Truoba Class 216 country house front elevationTruoba Class 216 u-shaped house plan elevation

Truoba Class 216

$2200

 2736 sq/ft     3 Bed     2.5 Bath

Truoba Class 316 traditional house plans front elevationTruoba Class 316 craftsman house plans

Truoba Class 316

$2100

2754 sq/ft     3 Bed     2.5 Bath

2500 sq ft house plan rear elevation Truoba 118Truoba 118 house plan exterior

Truoba 118

$2200

2415 sq/ft    3 Bed     2.5 Bath

Truoba Class 119 house with basementTruoba Class 119 pool house rear elevations

Truoba Class 119

$2000

2322 sq/ft     3 Bed     2.5 Bath

Truoba Class 519 contemporary house plansTruoba Class 519 large house plans rear elevation

Truoba Class 519

$2500

2890 sq/ft    4 Bed     3.5 Bath

Truoba Class 115 modern house plansTruoba Class 115 courtyard house plans front elevations

Truoba Class 115

$2500

2300 sq/ft     3 Bed     2 Bath

Truoba 320 U-shaped house plansTruoba 320 front elevation

Truoba 320

$2600

2354 sq/ft     3 Bed    2.5 Bath

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Choosing the Right Large House Plans for You

Make a Budget and Stick To It

First and foremost, you need to make sure you know what your budget is. Planning your large home could get out of control if you do not have some sort of guideline to stick to. If you are building the home with your spouse and other family members, make sure everyone is on board. Write down of what you are expecting to spend, and then ensure that you stick to this budget. However, when building a home, the costs can get out of control. Set the limits ahead of time, before you start selecting any large house plans that might be too expensive.

Consider How Many Bedrooms and Bathrooms You Need

When looking at big house floor plans consider how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need. If you have a large family, you’ll probably want to get as many as you can. If you currently have no children but might want to have some one day, make sure you consider this. As this will be your permanent home, you don’t want to worry about growing out of it! Plan now for the family that you hope to have someday.

It’s also vital to think about other future events that might impact how much room you need. If you have parents that are getting older, you should consider whether or not you have enough room for them in your home. They may need to come live with you someday. So think about this when you are looking at large house plans.

What Type of Home Do You Like?

Another thing to consider is the type of home that you like. This means the actual design of the home. Are you into a classic, more traditional style? Or do you prefer a modern aesthetic? Look carefully through various large house floor plans under all the different categories of home types so that you can find one that you love. You’ll also want to think about where you are building your home. A beach house won’t exactly look right in the middle of the mountains, while the city isn’t the best place for a large country farmhouse. Whatever design style you like, you’ll be able to find it!

Planning your new home can be one of the most exciting things that you ever do. Make sure you stick to your budget, think carefully about the space you need, and find the design style that you love. There’s no shortage of large house plans out there, so start looking, and you’ll be that much closer to the home of your dreams!

House construction drawings

What's included in House Plan Set drawings?

Construction Notes

Foundation Plan

Slab | Crawl | On request - Basement, Pier & Beam, etc.

General foundation design showing foundation layout with structural elements. There are three types of foundation to choose from: slab, crawl, and basement.

As in all building locations ground condition varies, your local structural engineer would need to approve foundation design and specify foundation structural elements.

Plumbing Plan

Shows the layout of plumbing fixtures with specifications.

Floor Plan

Indicates house layout with dimensioned walls, doors and windows.

Roof Construction Plan

Shows the layout and dimensions of the required roof structure such as rafters and beams. As show load requirement is different in each location your local structural engineer would need to approve and specify roof structural elements.

Roof Plan

Dimensioned roof layout indicating slopes, roof areas, chimneys, and decorative elements.

Sections

Cut through the building showing detailed floor, wall, and roof construction elements. Indicating room ceiling heights and structural element heights.

Elevations

Shows all sides of the house indicating building elements with its heights, specified materials, and all decorative elements.

Construction Details

Detailed house cut-away with outline specifications.

Electrical Plan

Floor plan layout indicating locations of electrical elements such as lightning, switches, outlets, etc.

HVAC Plan

Indicates location and specifications for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Furniture Plan

Representative floor plan layout indicating room sizes and suggested furniture layout. Useful during the interior design stage.

Door and Window Schedule

List or all windows and doors with indicated specifications for manufacturer.

General Specifications

Plumbing, electrical and mechanical specifications