Home / Styles / Transitional House Plans

Transitional House Plans

Transitional house plans are a sophisticated blend of contemporary, traditional, or classic home design styles. They may sometimes be considered empty-nester home plans because of some of the features common in the style (more on this later).

When considering an architectural style like Farmhouse or Colonial, you may envision a somewhat staid appearance, with cedar shake or horizontal lap siding, asphalt shingle or slate tile roof, and conservative treatment of roof lines – with perhaps dormers as the most extravagant treatment. But suppose you throw in vertical or angled wood siding instead, a metal roof, and varied roof lines. In that case, you suddenly have a more contemporary take on the traditional design – Transitional style.

There are several categories on our site that describe certain types of home plans that aren't necessarily architectural styles but deserve to be set apart in a category of their own. Some of these include cabins, vacation homes, Feng Shui-designed homes, and, as we will explain as you read further, transitional style homes.

The plans in the transitional house plans category not only have a mix of Contemporary and Traditional design aesthetics but are home plans that have been popular for couples in transition, having raised their children and are now living alone (together – but without kids). A Transitional style floor plan often has an open floor plan (more contemporary than traditional), fewer bedrooms, and larger spaces, spoiling the parents for their hard work raising children or providing the retiree plenty of room for his or her hobbies. But they also suit the family "transitioning" from young to mature – no more babies and toddlers running around but teenagers and young adults who can blend into the family dynamic through the pared-down floor plan.

Browse through our Transitional House Plans category, and you'll find home plans of all styles. Keep your eyes open for more modern looks and more contemporary floor-plan treatments, plus elements that maintain a tie to the main style represented. And don't worry, if you're young and fall in love with one of these house plans, remember that they are smartly designed to be "forever homes."

Read More
1,501
Plan Results
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1168
Starting at$1395
2597
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#117-1092
Starting at$1095
2091
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1228
Starting at$1245
1398
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1244
Starting at$1545
3086
Sq Ft
1
Story
4
Bed
3.5
Bath
3
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#117-1139
Starting at$1095
1988
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1158
Starting at$1345
2004
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1075
Starting at$1295
1769
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1082
Starting at$1295
1834
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#206-1046
Starting at$1195
1817
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#117-1141
Starting at$895
1742
Sq Ft
1.5
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#206-1039
Starting at$1245
2230
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1204
Starting at$1345
2373
Sq Ft
1
Story
4
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#141-1324
Starting at$1205
872
Sq Ft
1
Story
1
Bed
1.5
Bath
0
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1265
Starting at$1245
1448
Sq Ft
1
Story
2
Bed
2
Bath
1
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#194-1010
Starting at$1395
2605
Sq Ft
1
Story
2
Bed
2.5
Bath
3
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1180
Starting at$1345
2282
Sq Ft
1.5
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#106-1274
Starting at$1695
2499
Sq Ft
1.5
Story
3
Bed
3.5
Bath
3
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1205
Starting at$1345
2201
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1242
Starting at$1345
2454
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
3
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#206-1049
Starting at$1195
1676
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#141-1081
Starting at$1485
1604
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1470
Starting at$1345
2000
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1176
Starting at$1295
1657
Sq Ft
1
Story
3
Bed
2
Bath
2
Car
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan Collection
Plan#142-1170
Starting at$1395
2641
Sq Ft
1
Story
4
Bed
2.5
Bath
2
Car

Transitional House Plans Video

The Plan Perspective

What is a Transitional Style House?

Blend Contemporary and Traditional Design for a Timeless Look: Transitional Style   A big hit with Baby Boomers, millennials, builders, and interior decorators, the transitional style is perhaps one of the hottest trends in today’s architectural landscape. While it’s becoming one of America’s favorite designs, there’s still some confusion surrounding it. What is a transitional style? And why are homeowners and designers very excited about its aesthetic? Defined as the merging of one style with