Cost-Efficient Home Designs for Affordable Construction

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Cost-Efficient Home Designs for Affordable Construction

The cost of constructing a home is affected by a number of factors – building materials, labor markets and design amenities, to name just a few. Among the most influential aspects of a home’s price tag, is the “cost efficiency” of its design. Square footage, of course, affects the overall cost, but as homebuilders are well aware, the cost efficiency of a home’s design can play a significant role, no matter the size. For example, the fewer the corners in a foundation wall, the less expensive it is to build. The same holds true for roofs. A simple front-to-back gable roof is less expensive to build than a complex multiple-pitch hip roof. The list goes on and on throughout construction. This collection of Cost-Efficient Home Designs offers a tasteful selection of plans that, comparatively speaking, would cost less to build than many other homes of the same square footage, built with similar materials. All of this, of course, is offered without sacrificing thoughtful floor plans or stylish curb appeal.

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House Plan 62323
Cost-Efficient House Plan 62323
980 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 2 - Baths: 2-1/2
20' Wide x 33' Deep
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House Plan 34328
Cost-Efficient House Plan 34328
1092 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 1
42' Wide x 26' Deep
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House Plan 69046
Cost-Efficient House Plan 69046
1162 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 2 - Baths: 2
32' Wide x 52' Deep
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House Plan 24327
Cost-Efficient House Plan 24327
1266 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2
40'0 Wide x 46'8 Deep
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House Plan 97476
Cost-Efficient House Plan 97476
1297 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2-1/2
42' Wide x 43' Deep
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House Plan 68096
Cost-Efficient House Plan 68096
1311 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2
34'8 Wide x 58'4 Deep
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House Plan 97332
Cost-Efficient House Plan 97332
1340 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2
51'0 Wide x 40'0 Deep
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House Plan 73227
Cost-Efficient House Plan 73227
1348 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 2 - Baths: 2
34' Wide x 60' Deep
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House Plan 50035
Cost-Efficient House Plan 50035
1354 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2
51'6 Wide x 31'8 Deep
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House Plan 73408
Cost-Efficient House Plan 73408
1372 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 2 - Baths: 2
40 Wide x 52 Deep
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House Plan 34054
Cost-Efficient House Plan 34054
1400 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2
50' Wide x 28' Deep
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House Plan 68845
Cost-Efficient House Plan 68845
1423 Finished Square Feet
Beds: 3 - Baths: 2-1/2
43' Wide x 48' Deep
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Style, Shape, Sophistication!
A covered porch and entry foyer show good breeding while the single-level design across 1,737sq. ft. offers magnanimous comfort. The central family room with sloped ceilings draws folks to the fireplace warmth. A fully-stocked kitchen feeds into the breakfast room and moves out to the deck. The form...

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