Stylish Low-Budget Modern 3 Bedroom House Design Plans

By Devin Uriarte

Whether you’re a first-time home builder on a tight budget or are simply someone dreaming of a spacious yet affordable home, this roundup is for you. These three-bedroom house plans cleverly utilize their smaller square footages while maintaining comfortable living spaces. Each of these low-budget house plans has great curb appeal with modern style and welcoming details.

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Small Modern Barndominium Plan Small Modern Barndominium Plan - Front Exterior

Small Modern Barndominium Plan - Main Floor

Here’s a metal-framed barndominium plan (also available with 2 x 6 framing) with a modern, yet simple layout. The kitchen has a large island that flows into the dining and living room and there’s additional storage provided from the walk-in pantry. The sliding glass doors really open the space up and create nice flow to the porch. In the primary suite, there’s a walk-in closet and a roomy bathroom. The guest bedrooms have identical square footage and share a bathroom.

Charming and Simple Plan Charming and Simple Plan - Front Exterior

Charming and Simple Plan - Main Floor

Can a modern house plan have charming details? This simple plan does with its welcoming front porch. The living space is quite spacious, and in the kitchen there’s a small island with a built-in bar top, which is great for relaxed dining. In the primary suite, you'll love the walk-in closet and private bathroom. There are two guest bedrooms in this simple plan with a convenient laundry room right across the hall.

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Small Modern Farmhouse Plan with Open Layout Small Modern Farmhouse Plan with Open Layout - Front Exterior

Small Modern Farmhouse Plan with Open Layout - Main Floor

Here's another charming three-bedroom home with a welcoming front porch. When you enter the home, you will see a fully open great room with an L-shaped kitchen nearby, which is ideal for entertaining. The island/snack bar in the kitchen adds more prep space. For hosting during the warmer months, there’s a rear deck. The main bedroom is on the opposite side of the home from the other bedrooms for privacy and features a walk-in closet, a private bathroom, and direct access to the laundry room.

Low-Budget Modern Barndo Low-Budget Modern Barndo - Front Exterior

Low-Budget Modern Barndo - Main Floor

Here’s a simple house plan with attractive modern curb appeal. What’s unique about this plan is the thoughtful separation of the kitchen and great room, which you may appreciate if you don't like cooking mess on display. A convenient feature of this plan is that the laundry room is connected to the garage and kitchen. The owner’s suite has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom that also connects to the laundry room. Even in this simple layout, both guest bedrooms have walk-in closets.

Low-Budget 3 Bedroom House Low-Budget 3 Bedroom House - Front Exterior

Low-Budget 3 Bedroom House - Main Floor

This three-bedroom house plan has an incredibly simple layout and boasts modern curb appeal. The L-shaped kitchen flows into the family room for an open feeling. The two guest bedrooms have use of the hall bath, while the owner's suite boasts a private bathroom with a shower. At the end of the hallway there is a door that leads to the backyard.

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