Our creative team can work with you to find the right plan, or modify custom house plans to include:
1. An open kitchen layout with large islands, built-ins, and window walls
Custom house plans will make every kitchen unique. See some favorite trends from white apron front farmhouse sinks to eat-in islands and wooden beam ceilings:
![Island Kitchen Open to Great Room](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TravarsBuiltHomes_GingerHillForestKitchen4.jpg)
![Open Concept Kitchen Floor Plans | Chatham County Local Home Builders](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DriftingLeafKitchen2.jpg)
![Kitchen Open to Living Room | On Your Lot Builder Chapel Hill NC](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DavisLivingRoomKitchen.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TravarsBuiltHomes_IvyRidgeKitchen3.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TravarsBuiltHomes_RodantheBKitchen.jpg)
![Modern Farmhouse | Chapel Hill Custom Home](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WestbrookKitchen3.jpg)
![Custom House Plans with Island Kitchen Open to Great Room](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kitchen-1024x683.jpg)
2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities
See popular floor plans with a multi-generational layout, here.
![Custom house plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/TanglewoodFloor1.png)
![Master Suite Bathroom](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TyrrellPlaceMasterBath2.jpg)
![Multi-generational house plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TyrrellPlaceOfficeBreakfast.jpg)
Want to learn more about building a new home in Chatham County, North Carolina? Get started here:
3. A larger shower in the master bathroom (and no tub)
Doing away with the tub isn’t for everyone – what do you prefer? One (larger) shower, or a “traditional” tub and shower combination?
![Master Bathroom with No Tub | Custom House Plan](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TyrrellPlaceMasterBathShower.jpg)
![Large Master Shower](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AnnecyMasterBathShower.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Accessible-Shower-1024x764.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HighlandPointMainBathShower_TravarsBuiltHomes.jpg)
4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches
![Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookKitchenPantry.jpg)
![Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry
| Custom House Plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TravarsBuiltHomes_WestonPantry.jpg)
![Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry
| Custom House Plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HighlandPointPantry_TravarsBuiltHomes.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TravarsBuiltHomes_IvyRidgePantryDropZone.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NoniCottageStorage.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NoniCottageHiddenPantry.jpg)
5. A sun room or screen porch
North Carolina’s climate is great for sun rooms and screen porches that can be used year-round, especially when you add a cozy outdoor fireplace or outdoor kitchen!
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TravarsBuiltHomes_GingerHillForestScreenPorch4.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TravarsBuiltHomes_GingerHillForestScreenPorch3.jpg)
![Farmhouse Screen Porch | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookScreenPorch.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TyrrellPlaceScreenPorch.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GregoryScreenPorch.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TravarsBuiltHomes_SouthernFarmhousePorch.jpg)
6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway
Secret passageways can be tucked is so many places! Check out these ideas, with a secret door:
- Under the staircase (leading from foyer to living room)
- Between upstairs bedrooms
- From the master closet and home office (using a Murphy bookcase door)
- From the master closet to an expanded coat closet
![Murphy Door Bookcase | Custom House Plan](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GregoryStudy3.jpg)
![Secrete Passage in Bedroom | Custom House Plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GregorySecretRooms.jpg)
![Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Secret Passage in Closet](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/InaraSecretPassageway.jpg)
![Secret Passage Under the Stairs | Custom House Plans](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SecretPassage2.jpg)
![](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NoniCottageKidsCave.jpg)