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  4. 20 House Plans That Maximize Storage Space for the Organized Home of Your Dreams

20 House Plans That Maximize Storage Space for the Organized Home of Your Dreams

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By Katie Holdefehr November 23, 2020
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If you want a more organized home with less time spent, well, actually organizing, start with a home that has plenty of storage space built right in. We've rounded up the Southern Living House Plans that make the most of storage space, building it seamlessly into each beautiful home's design. Shelves are tucked under staircases, kitchens abound with cabinet space, and mudrooms are equipped with hooks for every last coat, hat, and mitten. Plus, from now through November 30, 2020, Real Simple readers get 10% off house plans with the discount code RS2020. An organized home feels less like a struggle and more like second nature when storage solutions have been thoughtfully incorporated right from the start. 

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New Tideland Haven

Southern Living House Plans 3, with porch
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This house plan had us at "wrap-around porch," but in case you need convincing, there's also an open layout kitchen, dual sinks in the main bathroom, and a fireplace to cozy up around. 

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A Kitchen Designed for Entertaining

Southern Living House Plans 3, Kitchen
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Vaulted ceilings make the main living area feel large and light-filled. In the kitchen, lots of glass-front cabinets provide storage space that doubles as decor. Hidden details, like built-in cabinets in the island and a pull-out cutting board, lend extra utility to the space. 

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Lowcountry Reserve

Southern Living House Plans, white house with porches
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This gorgeous two-story home boasts plenty of porch space on both levels. The house plan includes a detached three-car garage with living space above, making it the ideal spot for guests. 

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Built-in Wine Rack

Southern Living House Plan 1 Dining Room with wine rack on wall
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This house plan has carefully considered storage, including a walk-in closet and a kitchen island with built-in cabinets. In the dining room, you'll find plenty of space for a wine collection. 

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Four Gables

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With walk-in closets, a spacious open-layout kitchen, a porch, and a fireplace, this house plan checks all the boxes. 

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Under-the-Stairs Shelving

Southern Living House Plan 2, shelves under stairs
Credit: Southern Living/Laurey W. Glenn; Joshua Drake

In this home, even often-overlooked areas, like the space under the stairs, have been transformed into storage solutions. Tuck cookbooks and collectibles into these open shelves. 

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Gilliam

Southern Living House Plans 4, house with porch
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With 10-foot ceilings and tons of windows, this house feels spacious and flooded with light. 

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Tons of Cabinets

Southern Living House Plans 4, Kitchen with Cabinets
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Floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide ample storage in the kitchen. Let the upper cabinets hold serveware you only pull out for holidays, then fill lower cabinets with everyday essentials so they're easy to reach. 

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Sugarberry Cottage

Southern Living House Plan, Sugarberry
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This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath cottage is a mix of bungalow and craftsman styles. Did we mention there's a screened-in porch?

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A Thoughtfully Designed Mudroom

Southern Living House Plan Mudroom
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Extra storage space is tucked into every room of the cottage. In the mudroom, a built-in bench is equipped with shelves for shoes, while cabinets stash coats and scarves. 

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Fox Hill

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The best part about this Colonial-style home (besides the fireplace, library, and luxurious bathtub)? The garage studio can be used as a creative home office or a space for guests. 

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Dream Kitchen

Southern Living Fox Hill Kitchen

You know a kitchen was designed for both style and storage when beautiful glass-front cabinets are built right into the island. 

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Whiteside Farm

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This year, the importance of home offices and dedicated rec rooms cannot be overstated. The good news: this gorgeous home has both. 

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A Tidy Dining Room

Southern Living House Plans, Dining Room
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Storage solutions are tucked into every available spot in this sprawling 3,600-square-foot home. Exhibit A: the dining room is equipped with cabinets and shelves for all your dishes and serving ware. 

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Cottage of the Year

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Guests will love how warm and welcoming this New England Colonial-style cottage feels. The best spot in the house? How about the spa-worthy whirlpool bathtub. 

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Country Kitchen

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If modern farmhouse is your decor style, this charming kitchen will feel like home. Shallow shelves let you put your favorite pieces on display, but don't worry, there's also ample cabinet space to hide the rest. 

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Old Bethel

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With high ceilings and an abundance of windows, this one-story home feels roomy and bright. 

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Beautiful Built-ins

Old Bethel Living Room
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In the living room, the fireplace is flanked by two shelving units. Arrange family photos on the shelves above, and stow board games in the cabinets below. 

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The Ramble Farmhouse

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What features did you always imagine your dream home would have? There's a good chance the Ramble Farmhouse has it. Yes, porch, deck, mudroom, carport, pantry, and library included. 

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Cozy Library

Southern Living House Plans Library
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Long afternoons will be spent curled up with a good book in this library complete with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. 

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Elberton Way

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While most of these house plans feature enviable porches, this one take it a step further with an outdoor fireplace for chilly fall evenings. 

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The Ultimate Get-Ready Station

Southern Living House Plan Bathroom
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An elegant vanity equipped with drawer space and a lengthy countertop makes for a dreamy dressing room. 

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Vintage Lowcountry

Southern Living House Plans Vintage Lowcountry
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Inspired by a fan-favorite home featured in a 2011 issue of Southern Living, this house has a timeless design that will never go out of style. 

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Country Kitchen

Southern Living Country Kitchen
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From the glass-front cabinets to the wood paneling to the farmhouse sink, this kitchen is irresistibly charming. Cabinet space is maximized without sacrificing style. 

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Sweetwater Retreat

Southern Living Sweetwater Retreat
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Totaling more than 4,000 square feet, this expansive house boasts five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, plus a study, laundry room, and pantry. 

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Luxe Laundry Room

Southern Living Sweetwater Retreat Laundry Room
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An entire wall of shelves and cabinets means plenty of storage space for every last detergent and stain-fighting spray. 

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French Broad Retreat

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With a deck and two porches, this is the ultimate home for indoor-outdoor living. 

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A Perfectly Balanced Kitchen

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While many kitchens have to choose between storage space and counter space, this smart kitchen design manages to offer an ample amount of both. Bonus: there's even a built-in wine rack. 

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Lakeside Farmhouse

Southern Living House Plans Lakeside Farm
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This beautiful farmhouse was designed to be your forever home. Organization solutions were carefully considered throughout, from the walk-in closets to the storage space above the three-car garage. Plus, it can be adapted for zoned living on the main level if you plan to age in place. 

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Entryway Organizer

Southern Living House Plans Mudroom Storage
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When you walk in the door, this stylish storage unit offers drawers, cabinets, and hooks for holding everything from coats to gardening gear. 

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Alder Cottage

Southern Living House Plans Alder Cottage
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If your dream home is all about a luxurious main bedroom, then Alder Cottage is for you. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with a spacious tub. Bonus points: There's even a porch with a fireplace. 

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Sun-Filled Kitchen

Southern Living House Plans 3D Kitchen
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Don't choose between a wall of windows and lots of cabinet space—the Alder Cottage's kitchen offers a blend of both. 

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The Loudon

Southern Living House Plans Loudon
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Welcome to the 2020 Southern Living Showcase Home, a dreamy single story cottage outfitted with everything you'll need—porch, home office, and library, too. 

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The Perfect Pantry

Southern Living House Plans Pantry
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This home may be only one story, but the designers have managed to fit in plenty of storage space. The evidence: just check out this pantry in the kitchen. 

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River Place Cottage

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This laid-back house was designed for hanging out, whether in the open floor plan kitchen-living room or on one of the two (yes, two!) porches. 

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Summertime Bungalow

Southern Living House Plans Bungalow
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A walkthrough pantry and storage space off of the foyer are just a couple of the thoughtful storage solutions hiding in this house plan. 

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Built-in Bookshelves

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The designers snuck extra storage into every nook of the home, including this colorful built-in bookcase. 

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Honeycomb Farmhouse

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Designed for multigenerational living, features like a curbless shower, stepless entry into the home, and an elevator make it an ideal design for aging in place. 

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    1 of 38 New Tideland Haven
    2 of 38 A Kitchen Designed for Entertaining
    3 of 38 Lowcountry Reserve
    4 of 38 Built-in Wine Rack
    5 of 38 Four Gables
    6 of 38 Under-the-Stairs Shelving
    7 of 38 Gilliam
    8 of 38 Tons of Cabinets
    9 of 38 Sugarberry Cottage
    10 of 38 A Thoughtfully Designed Mudroom
    11 of 38 Fox Hill
    12 of 38 Dream Kitchen
    13 of 38 Whiteside Farm
    14 of 38 A Tidy Dining Room
    15 of 38 Cottage of the Year
    16 of 38 Country Kitchen
    17 of 38 Old Bethel
    18 of 38 Beautiful Built-ins
    19 of 38 The Ramble Farmhouse
    20 of 38 Cozy Library
    21 of 38 Elberton Way
    22 of 38 The Ultimate Get-Ready Station
    23 of 38 Vintage Lowcountry
    24 of 38 Country Kitchen
    25 of 38 Sweetwater Retreat
    26 of 38 Luxe Laundry Room
    27 of 38 French Broad Retreat
    28 of 38 A Perfectly Balanced Kitchen
    29 of 38 Lakeside Farmhouse
    30 of 38 Entryway Organizer
    31 of 38 Alder Cottage
    32 of 38 Sun-Filled Kitchen
    33 of 38 The Loudon
    34 of 38 The Perfect Pantry
    35 of 38 River Place Cottage
    36 of 38 Summertime Bungalow
    37 of 38 Built-in Bookshelves
    38 of 38 Honeycomb Farmhouse

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