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Modern Contemporary Two-Story Home with Open Layout and Style

Plan #J7216-E · 1,280 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,280
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a very narrow lot under 40 feet — this plan is just 20 feet wide
  • Want an urban infill or townhouse-style design (compact 20 ft by 32 ft footprint)
  • Need a modern aesthetic with open-concept first floor (no load-bearing walls between kitchen and keeping room)
  • Prefer laundry on the second floor near bedrooms (reduces multi-floor trips)
  • Looking for 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in minimal square footage (1,280 sq ft total)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-story layout — this is a two-story design with stairs
  • Want a one-car or two-car garage — this plan does not include a garage
  • Require a formal dining room as a separate enclosed space — dining integrates into the open kitchen area
  • Need a wide, sprawling footprint — the 20-foot width and 32-foot depth create a vertical rather than horizontal profile

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,280 sq ft · 20.00′W × 32.00′D

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About this plan

Modern Contemporary Two-Story on a Compact Urban Footprint

This contemporary home plan maximizes a narrow 20 ft by 32 ft footprint to deliver 1,280 square feet across two floors, ideal for urban infill or tight residential lots. Clean lines and a 4:12 roof pitch create a modern profile with a maximum building height of 20 ft 10 in. Both floors maintain 8-foot ceiling heights and a unified spatial logic.

The first floor comprises 640 square feet of open-concept living, anchored by a central kitchen featuring a walk-in pantry, large island, and eating bar that opens directly to the keeping and family room. This layout eliminates walls and maximizes sightlines in a compact footprint. A half bathroom serves the main level without consuming bedroom-quality space.

The second floor adds 640 square feet of sleeping and utility space. The master suite occupies its own wing with a private bathroom and walk-in closet, while two secondary bedrooms share a full bathroom. A second-floor laundry area centralizes household tasks near the bedrooms and reduces multi-floor traffic. Slab foundation supports efficient construction.

  • Narrow 20-foot width ideal for tight urban lots
  • Open-concept first floor with kitchen island and eating bar
  • Second-floor master suite with private bath and walk-in closet
  • Second-floor laundry for convenience
  • Contemporary design with clean, geometric lines
What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)1,280 sq ft
1st Floor640 sq ft
2nd Floor640 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House20′
Depth of House32′
Building Height20′10″
1st Floor8′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick & Truss
Roof Pitch4:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
20.00′ × 32.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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