This elegant split-bed home spans **1,925 sq ft** with **3 bedrooms**, **2½ bathrooms**, and lofty vaulted interiors that elevate the feel beyond its footprint. The plan features a front clapboard exterior, gabled porch with exposed rafter tails, and a vaulted rear covered porch for outdoor comfort. 0
Floor Plan:
Exterior Design
The exterior presents classic charm with clapboard siding, clean lines, and traditional detailing. The gabled front porch with exposed rafter tails creates a warm, welcoming entrance. 1
Home dimensions are **63′-1″ wide × 41′-10″ deep**, with a ridge height of **19′-8″**. Exterior walls are built using 2×4 framing as standard, with optional 2×6 walls. 2
The roof uses a primary 9:12 pitch with simple geometry, keeping the silhouette elegant yet manageable. The rear covered porch is also vaulted, adding symmetry and extra outdoor appeal. 3
Interior Layout & Flow
Entering the home, you arrive in a vaulted lodge-style great room with open views into the dining and kitchen zones. The vaulted ceilings help expand the perceived space and let light pour in. 4
The kitchen is anchored by an island placing the sink centrally to enjoy views into the living and dining areas. 5 A butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry supports storage and service needs. 6
The split bedroom layout positions the master on one side, separated by living space from the two secondary bedrooms on the other. This provides privacy while maintaining a compact flow. 7 Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a connected bathroom with dual vanities. 8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The master wing includes a private full bathroom and walk-in closet. It is set apart to offer a retreat feeling within the home. 9
Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a connected bathroom facility. The design allows efficient plumbing runs and convenient access. 10
A half bath (powder room) is provided for guests, conveniently located near the common area. 11
Living & Dining Spaces
The vaulted great room is the visual and social heart of the house. High ceilings, expansive wall surfaces, and open adjacency to the kitchen/dining make it feel far larger than the footprint suggests. 12
The dining area sits between the kitchen and great room with views and ease of serving. The adjacent rear porch enhances indoor-outdoor connection for entertaining. 13
Kitchen Features
The kitchen is set up around an island with the sink, making prep central and allowing interaction with the living and dining. 14 Cabinets and counters are arranged for utility and flow. Placing plumbing zones near the bathrooms helps reduce cost and complexity. 15
A walk-in pantry or butler’s pantry adds storage for staples, small appliances, and bulk items, helping maintain a clean look. 16
Outdoor Living (Porches)
The vaulted **rear covered porch** mirrors the interior height, making it feel like an extension of the living area. It invites outdoor dining, relaxing, or simply viewing the yard in comfort. 17
The front gabled porch offers a sheltered, characterful entrance that complements the home’s stylistic balance. 18
Garage & Storage
This version of the plan doesn’t explicitly show a garage in the published layout, focusing instead on the living form and spatial quality. 19
Storage is distributed through bedroom closets, pantry space, and built-in elements in living and service zones. Mechanical systems are grouped near wet zones to optimize infrastructure. 20
Bonus / Expansion Rooms
The vaulted design and roof geometry may allow for future loft or storage expansion above certain wings, subject to structural design and local codes.
One could optionally enclose portions of the rear porch or extend it as a screened space without disrupting the core footprint drastically.
Construction & Efficiency Notes
The main floor ceiling height is **10 ft**, which gives volume and proportion without excessive material costs. 21
Because the design is relatively simple and compact with a straightforward roof form, envelope losses are moderated. Placing the plumbing cluster near bathrooms and kitchen further reduces piping runs and improves cost and thermal efficiency.
Upgrading to 2×6 walls is possible for improved insulation, especially in colder climates. Because the home is one story with vaulted spaces, roof insulation and air sealing will be critical to long-term comfort and energy performance.
Estimated Building Cost
The estimated cost to build this home in the United States ranges between $380,000 – $550,000, depending on region, finish level, site work, and labor rates.
Why This Split-Bedroom Vaulted Home Delights
This plan uses height and layout to amplify sense of space. The split-bedroom arrangement offers both intimacy and shared life. With vaulted ceilings at its core and porch designs that echo that elevation, it feels open, gracious, and comfortable all at once. For those wanting a balance of character, function, and a bold interior presence in a single story, this design is an excellent option.
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