Modern Farmhouse

2449 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

This one story Modern Farmhouse by Architectural Designs offers two huge covered porches, on the front and rear of this spacious home. It can be built with up to four bedrooms including a private master suite with spa style bath. The gourmet kitchen has a huge walk in pantry and big island. The great room is open to the kitchen, foyer, dining, and large outdoor living covered porch. The master suite has a massive walk-in closet and separate vanities in the bathroom. Upstairs, the bonus space can become a guest suite or family game room.

Start Here: Get the Modern Farmhouse Plan Flyer

The flyer includes the layout and plan information.
From there, we’ll prepare a detailed 10-page construction package that outlines your build — ready to review when you are.
You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in every Travars Built Home.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates

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Mackenzie

2507 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

This one story Contemporary Craftsman custom home, an Architectural Designs home plan, combines Modern Farmhouse features for beautiful curb appeal. The Mackenzie offers up to four bedrooms including a private master suite with access to the laundry room through the closet. The gourmet kitchen has a butler’s pantry as well as a big walk-in pantry and island for sitting. The optional covered outdoor kitchen can provide additional space for entertaining.

Send Me the Mackenzie Flyer and Pricing

We’ll email you the floor plan flyer with the home layout and plan overview.
Next, we will prepare a full 10-page construction package with everything included in your build — and walk through it together in a custom home consultation.
You’ll be amazed at what’s already included in a Travars Built Home.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com & Associates

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Carolina Farmhouse

2950 sq ft | 2-3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story Farmhouse

This one story farmhouse plan, an Architectural Designs home plan, offers a big covered front porch, open concept living spaces, private master suite with spa bath, huge walk in closet with an island, and direct laundry room access.

The kitchen has a spacious island, large walk in pantry, and windows above the sink facing the reach porch.

The separate mud room has a huge drop zone for easy access storage space. Every bedroom has a walk in closets. The spacious walk in pantry has a window with lots of natural light.

Start Here: Get the Carolina Farmhouse Plan Flyer

We’ll send you the floor plan flyer so you can view the layout and key details.
As a next step, we’ll prepare a personalized 10-page construction package that outlines everything included in your custom home — ready to review together at your convenience.
You’ll be surprised by how much comes standard with Travars Built Homes.

TBH builds custom homes across Chatham County and the surrounding region, in new home neighborhoods and countryside locations where you can “bring your own builder.” We can help you learn what it takes to build your new home at your home site.

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns.com and Architect

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Samantha

1668 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

This Country Home plan offers one story living with an open concept kitchen, living, and dining for flow-through entertaining. The covered porch off the dining room adds outdoor living area.

Let’s Get Started – Request Samantha Flyer and Pricing

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright ArchitecturalDesigns & Associates

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3 Ways to Get a Better Bathroom for Your Guests

Posted by Travars Built Homes on January 24, 2019

Here are 3 different floor plan layout approaches for your guest suite bathroom from design build custom home builder Travars Built Homes:

Approach #1 The bathroom is attached to the guest bedroom and hallway.

Approach #2 The bathroom is between two bedrooms (also know as a “Jack and Jill” bath)

Approach #3 The bathroom is only accessible through the bedroom – this allows for complete privacy.

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Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #1: Bath Shared with Common Areas

One of the most common layouts for a guest suite maximizes usability while minimizing cost by including a full bath with access from both the guest bedroom and main areas.

The layout has a second door from the guest bedroom directly into the bath so guests have full privacy but homeowners are spared the expense of an additional private bath.

See more of this modern farmhouse, the Norwich here:

Modern Farmhouse Floor Plan | Pittsboro New Home Builder

Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #2: Jack and Jill Bath

This floor plan illustrates a “Jack and Jill” bathroom, where two bedrooms share a bathroom. With this layout, a guest would share a bathroom with someone in another bedroom, but would have the ability to close off that bathroom.

Jack and Jill Floor Plan | Pittsboro New Home Builder

This floor plan, the Blackstone also has a powder room on the main floor, so the designation of this layout would be that the Jack and Jill bathroom would typically be limited to use by people in those two bedrooms, with semi-private usage.

Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #3: Full, Private Bath

In this floor plan, there is already a full bath beside the mudroom and guest bedroom. With a small expansion to the exterior wall of the bathroom, we can change the functionality of the space.

Take a look at the redline modifications. By expanding the bathroom slightly, it can be accessed en-suite, providing total privacy for the guest suite:

The redline modification at the foyer illustrates how to add a separate powder room on the main floor.

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Modern Farmhouse | Chatham County New Homes

Bluffton Way

2669 sq ft | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | First Floor Primary

Farmhouse floor plan | Chatham County NC

This modern farmhouse floor plan, ready to build in Chatham County NC, has an inviting front porch, downstairs master suite, family room with 12′ ceiling and a fireplace, open island kitchen, flex room off the foyer and mud room.

Upstairs, the Bluffton Way, modern farmhouse floor plan by Frank Betz, has three bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus room above the garage.

Looking for a new custom home already in process, where you can make some choices and move in sooner? Contact us about available homes we are building across Chatham County, including a new mini subdivision in Pittsboro, coming soon.

Start Here: Get the Bluffton Way Plan Flyer

*Plans are illustrative and may reflect optional features. Floor plans and renderings are copyright Frank Betz and Associates

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How to Modify Custom House Plans

Our creative team works closely with you to find and customize a custom home design to fit your plan, your land, and your likes.

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:

Open Concept Kitchen Floor Plans | Chatham County Local Home Builders

Custom House Plans with Island Kitchen Open to Great Room

2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities

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

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

Modern Farmhouse Walk In Pantry
| Custom House Plans

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!

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

Secrete Passage in Bedroom | Custom House Plans

Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Secret Passage in Closet

Secret Passage Under the Stairs | Custom House Plans

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It depends on your parcel, your plan, and your preferences. At Travars Built Homes, pricing is transparent, builder-led, and tailored to your vision — starting with a detailed turnkey quote that includes typical site work like well, septic, clearing, and more.

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Still exploring? Tell us what you want in your home — and your build budget. We’ll suggest floor plans that can align with your goals.

Your initial consultation includes in depth information for a complete build package. Your turnkey quote will include the build, typical site work allowances, and custom flexibilities. After a homesite evaluation with the builder, we’ll add site-specific considerations.

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Customizable Floor Plans – Browse our extensive online catalog, bring your own, or describe your wish list. We can customize nearly any plan — with in-house design support.
Beyond-Standard Features – Hardwood floors, premium cabinetry, extensive stone surfaces, energy efficiency, and more are already built in — with a “forever home” mentality.
Transparent Pricing – Your custom home quote is turnkey, with detailed specifications, generous customization choices, and transparent allowances — to help you make informed decisions.

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

Every custom home is a unique project, shaped by your choices and your land. Total build costs can be further influenced by:

Architectural Design – Porches, rooflines, footprint and layout all play a role in the complexity of your build.
Selections & Finishes – The depth of detail in your quote will reflect what’s special about our upscale “standards.” Our design/build capability can further enhance the possibilities — such as expanded outdoor living areas, additional built-ins, or luxury elements.
Lot Conditions – Well, septic, slope, tree clearing, and driveway length are just the start of what we take into consideration as we evaluate your homesite together.
Permitting & Local Impact Fees – These vary by county and are factored into your site-specific estimate

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2449 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

Start Here: Get the Modern Farmhouse Plan Flyer

2507 sq ft | 3-4 Beds | 2-3 Baths | One Story

Send Me the Mackenzie Flyer and Pricing

2950 sq ft | 2-3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | One Story Farmhouse

Start Here: Get the Carolina Farmhouse Plan Flyer

1668 sq ft | 3 Beds | 2 Baths | One Story

Let’s Get Started – Request Samantha Flyer and Pricing

Here are 3 different floor plan layout approaches for your guest suite bathroom from design build custom home builder Travars Built Homes:

Approach #1 The bathroom is attached to the guest bedroom and hallway.

Approach #2 The bathroom is between two bedrooms (also know as a “Jack and Jill” bath)

Approach #3 The bathroom is only accessible through the bedroom – this allows for complete privacy.

Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #1: Bath Shared with Common Areas

One of the most common layouts for a guest suite maximizes usability while minimizing cost by including a full bath with access from both the guest bedroom and main areas.

The layout has a second door from the guest bedroom directly into the bath so guests have full privacy but homeowners are spared the expense of an additional private bath.

See more of this modern farmhouse, the Norwich here:

Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #2: Jack and Jill Bath

This floor plan illustrates a “Jack and Jill” bathroom, where two bedrooms share a bathroom. With this layout, a guest would share a bathroom with someone in another bedroom, but would have the ability to close off that bathroom.

This floor plan, the Blackstone also has a powder room on the main floor, so the designation of this layout would be that the Jack and Jill bathroom would typically be limited to use by people in those two bedrooms, with semi-private usage.

Guest Suite Bathroom Idea #3: Full, Private Bath

In this floor plan, there is already a full bath beside the mudroom and guest bedroom. With a small expansion to the exterior wall of the bathroom, we can change the functionality of the space.

Take a look at the redline modifications. By expanding the bathroom slightly, it can be accessed en-suite, providing total privacy for the guest suite:

The redline modification at the foyer illustrates how to add a separate powder room on the main floor.

Have any Questions? Get in Touch Today!

2669 sq ft | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | First Floor Primary

Start Here: Get the Bluffton Way Plan Flyer

1. An open kitchen layout with large islands, built-ins, and window walls

2. Separated personal space with multi-gen, mother-in-law, or dual master layouts and amenities

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)

4. A bigger pantry with custom-height wood shelving, sink, microwave, and other personal touches

5. A sun room or screen porch

6. A secret passage, secret pantry, or hideaway

Start the Conversation today:

Looking to build a custom home?

Custom Homebuilding, Made More Personal

Let’s Build Where You Want to Live

How much does it cost to build a custom home on your lot?

How Do I Get Pricing?

What Makes Travars Built Different?

What Impacts Custom Build Costs?

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