What Is A Modern House Plan?
When you think of building a new home you are faced with two choices, build a traditional house or choose a modern house plan. Because the word modern means 'current for the time', what is considered a modern house plan in today's terms? This article gives examples of current trends in house plan design. Exterior The exterior of a modern home will usually have clean lines, with a simple footprint. From the street these homes can appear box-like in form, so often different materials are used to break up the exterior visually. Facades of stucco, wood, concrete and glass, and even feature walls using steel all add visual appeal. However, the exterior often belies the open transparent nature of the architecture beyond. Natural Light and Open Plan Natural light is key to a modern house plan, using high ceilings, large windows and a well considered floor plan to give a sense of space and openness. No longer is each room compartmentalised in a house, but instead you will find kit...