Garlinghouse Bungalow Craftsman House Plan 24241 with 1,174 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms and Covered Front Porch
Garlinghouse House Plan 24241 is an American classic that proves memorable architecture and comfortable family living do not require excessive square footage. This Bungalow Craftsman Ranch offers 1,174 square feet of efficient one-story living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. A broad covered front porch, tapered columns, open gathering spaces, fireplace, island kitchen, pantry, and compact footprint make this timeless design appealing for first-time homeowners, downsizers, small families, or anyone seeking a character-filled home that is practical to build and maintain.
The exterior captures the welcoming character associated with classic American bungalow architecture. Tapered porch columns, decorative trim, and an appealing roofline give the façade Craftsman personality, while the wide covered front porch stretches the living experience beyond the interior walls. Add rocking chairs or comfortable seating and it becomes a natural place for morning coffee, conversation with neighbors, or relaxing at the end of the day.
Inside, the efficient floor plan makes 1,174 square feet feel surprisingly accommodating. Rather than dividing the main living areas into a series of small rooms, the living, dining, and kitchen spaces maintain an easy visual and conversational connection. Large windows introduce natural light and contribute to the bright, comfortable atmosphere.
The living room becomes the heart of the home, with a fireplace and raised hearth providing warmth, architectural character, and a natural gathering point. Whether you're entertaining friends or settling in for a quiet evening, the fireplace gives this modestly sized home a feature often associated with much larger residences.
The kitchen makes efficient use of its space with generous cabinetry, useful counter area, pantry storage, and a center island with an eating bar. The island provides additional room for food preparation while doubling as a convenient destination for breakfast, snacks, or conversation. Its open relationship with the dining and living areas keeps the cook connected with family and guests.
Three bedrooms give House Plan 24241 impressive versatility for its compact footprint. The primary bedroom is positioned toward the rear for additional privacy and convenient access to a full bathroom and nearby utility area. Two secondary bedrooms share another centrally located full bath and can accommodate children or overnight guests. One bedroom could also become a home office, hobby room, or den when three permanent sleeping rooms aren't needed.
The compact one-story arrangement can also contribute to economical construction and manageable long-term ownership. Less unnecessary circulation space means more of the home's square footage is devoted to places homeowners actually use, while the straightforward footprint makes this design an appealing candidate for buyers seeking a smaller home without giving up three-bedroom flexibility.
Basement, crawlspace, and slab foundation options allow the plan to adapt to different properties and regional construction practices. Because no garage is included, homeowners can pair the design with a detached Garage Plan selected to complement the home. Save 10% when purchasing a house plan and garage plan together.
As part of the historic Garlinghouse Collection, House Plan 24241 carries forward a tradition of practical, attainable American residential design. Its welcoming porch, Craftsman details, efficient Ranch layout, fireplace, and three-bedroom versatility make this Bungalow an enduring example of timeless American design with plenty of life left in it.
Better Living by Good Design.
What's Included?
Exterior Elevations Scaled drawings of the front, rear, sides of the home. Information pertaining to the exterior finish materials, roof pitches and exterior height dimensions.
Typical Wall Section This section will address insulation, roof components, and interior and exterior wall finishes. Your plans will be designed with either 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls, but most professional contractors can easily adapt the plans to the wall thickness you require.
Fireplace Details If the home you have chosen includes a fireplace, the fireplace detail will show typical methods to construct the firebox, hearth and flue chase for masonry units, or a wood frame chase for a zero-clearance unit. Available for most plans.
Foundation Plan These plans will accurately dimension the footprint of your home including load bearing points and beam placement if applicable. The foundation style will vary from plan to plan.
Roof Plan The information necessary to construct the roof will be included with your home plans. Some plans will reference roof trusses, while many others contain schematic framing plans. These framing plans will indicate the lumber sizes necessary for the rafters and ridgeboards based on the designated roof loads.
Typical Cross Section A cut-away cross-section through the entire home shows your building contractor the exact correlation of construction components at all levels of the house. It will help to clarify the load bearing points from the roof all the way down to the basement. Available for most plans.
Detailed Floor Plans The floor plans of your home accurately dimension the positioning of all walls, doors, windows, stairs and permanent fixtures. They will show you the relationship and dimensions of rooms, closets and traffic patterns. The schematic of the electrical layout may be included in the plan.
Stair Details If stairs are an element of the design you have chosen, the plans will show the necessary information to build these, either through a stair cross section, or on the floor plans.
Modifications
Plan modification is a way of turning a stock plan into your unique custom plan. It's still just a small fraction of the price you would pay to create a home plan from scratch. You will receive a FREE, no obligation, modification estimate to get exactly the home plan you've been dreaming of. Simply contact the modification department 1 of 3 ways:
Call 866-465-5866 and talk to a live person that can give you and FREE modification estimate over the phone!
Email Us - Please Include your telephone number, plan number, foundation type, state you are building in and a specific list of changes.
Fax: 651-602-5050 - Make sure to include a cover sheet with your contact info. Make attention to the FamilyHomePlans.com Modification Department.
Cost To Build
What will it cost to build your new home?
Let us help you find out!
Family Home Plans has partnered with Home-Cost.com to provide you the most accurate, interactive online estimator available. Home-Cost.com is a proven leader in residential cost estimating software for over 20 years.
No Risk Offer: Order your Home-Cost Estimate now for just $29.95! We will provide you with a discount code in your receipt for when you decide to order any plan on our website than will more than pay you back for ordering an estimate.
Accurate. Fast. Trusted. Construction Cost Estimates That Save You Time and Money.
$29.95 per plan
** Available for U.S. and Canada
With your 30-day online cost-to-build estimate you can start enjoying these benefits today.
INSTANT RESULTS: Immediate turnaround—no need to wait days for a cost report.
RELIABLE: Gain peace of mind and confidence that comes with a reliable cost estimate for your custom home.
INTERACTIVE: Instantly see how costs change as you vary design options and quality levels of materials!
REDUCE RISK: Minimize potential cost overruns by becoming empowered to make smart design decisions. Get estimates that save thousands in costly errors.
PEACE OF MIND: Take the financial guesswork out of building your dream home.
DETAILED COSTING: Detailed, data-backed estimates with +/-120 lines of costs / options for your project.
EDITABLE COSTS: Edit the line-item labor & material price with the “Add/Deduct” field if you want to change a cost.
Ask the Designer any question you may have. NOTE: If you have a plan modification question, please click on the Plan Modifications tab above.
Common Q & A
Q:Can I make modifications to this plan?
A:Yes you can! Please click the "Modifications" tab above to get more information.
Q:What is the estimated price to build this plan?
A:The national average for a house is running right at $125.00 per SF. You can get more detailed information by clicking the Cost-To-Build tab above. Sorry, but we cannot give cost estimates for garage, multifamily or project plans.
FHP Low Price Guarantee
If you find the exact same plan featured on a competitor's web site at a lower price, advertised OR special SALE price, we will beat the competitor's price by 5% of the total, not just 5% of the difference! Our guarantee extends up to 4 weeks after your purchase, so you know you can buy now with confidence.