Two-Story House Plans: One of the best things two-story house plans have going for them is their construction efficiency. Generally speaking, it's cheaper to build up than out. Square foot for square foot, a two-story house plan is less expensive to build than a one-story house plan. Two-story house plans, for the most part, are also not bound by style; unless a style is specifically defined by its levels (say, a ranch house plan), that style can be applied to a two-story design. Two-story floor plans usually place the gathering rooms on the main floor; here, you'll often find the formal living and dining rooms (or a Great Room to replace them both), the family room, and the kitchen. The master bedroom can be located on either floor, but typially the upper floor becomes the children's domain. If you're ready to "move on up," browse our selection of two-story house plans.
