Yes, to linen closets - you need either a very large one or multiple ones.

Yes, to side entry garage - SO much more attractive

Larger master shower? Do you regularly have multiple people in the shower at the same time? If not, why? They're COLD! A small shower works just fine, especially with a clear glass door to avoid claustrophobia.

Thank you both! I hadn't thought about a larger shower being cold. I'm glad that you pointed that out.

It all depends on how you are plumbing the shower. Ours is very large but has body sprays, rain shower head, regular shower head and hand held shower head. Lots of hot water and steam.

The arches look hokey.

We have a large master shower and don't find it cold at all. I love having the extra room!

I have to say that I don't find the upstairs exterior pleasing. The second floor doesn't seem to have any rhythm or balance to it, it actually looks a bit chaotic to me.

Would you typically use the dining room for daily dining?

Where in the country are you? Family make-up? Do you need a front hall closet, and is there enough drop-zone space by the garage door?

I'd consider adding an outside door to the laundry room.

Upstairs, I'd do a one-sink vanity, which allows for more storage both on the countertop and in drawers beneath. My kids have two sinks and never, ever use the one closest to the door. They could sure use more drawer space, though.

The arches look hokey.

Really? I thought they should add a few more. And some more gables too.

Mark, I agree about the arches. I'm not a fan of how they're rounded, that would be another change.

bpathome, we would use the dining room for our meals. I'm probably one of the rare people that doesn't like having both a kitchen nook and a dining room. I'd much rather have one or the other. We wouldn't need a hall closet, but would like an area designated for vacuums, (etc) in the laundry room. Maybe even adding a small closet in there. As for a drop zone, we had talked about maybe a built in wall bench with hooks above and storage underneath for shoes, coats, backpacks, this being under the staircase so right as you come in from the garage. Not sure that I'm explaining it correctly...something like this picture: https://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2015/07/05/mudroom-bench-shelves-for-shoes.png

Excellent point about the one sink for the upstairs bathroom! This would be a great space-saver.

Here's the thread where people have shared completed pictures of it. I love the one at the bottom, the white farmhouse look.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3476602/rockin-horse-farm-by-de-wiggins?n=34

Hokey arches, to be sure. They just don't look like they belong to this house.

Even the photos in the thread, where the arches and arched dormers give way to doghouse dormers, looks unbalanced. That big double middle dormer bothers me, then the two little ones like minions on either side.

The white farmhouse style is cute otherwise!

^^^ Exactly. It looks top heavy like those two middle gables are about to crush the front porch. And then those two teeny gabled dormers which are a substitute for the arched ones still don't work.

I like the exterior, especially with the white farmhouse look. I was hoping to get feedback on the plan itself.

I'm feeling a bit opinionated this morning. I totally agree on the master shower.

The master bedroom is big for me relative to other house sizes. I mean it is almost as big as the family room. Is the downstairs bedroom meant for regular use - I mean french doors are a pain and right into the foyer. Seems like it is really a study - and if that is the case, why does it need a shower? Also - if it is a regular use bedroom - seems like a pocket door to give privacy to the bath would be nice.

2 story family room - yuck, yuck and more yuck. I've had them and I hate them. You might love them - have you had one? Do you have kids? Have you lived with a 2 story room with kids? Had a party last night with 7 yo sleeping upstairs so this is close to home. Had upstairs master with the same layout and temperature was a big big issue. Where do you put the thermostat and then it doesn't really reflect temps everywhere on the second floor.

I find the use of a FROG/bonus room unusual when the rest of the upstairs goes unused. Going above the garage creates its own temperature issues. They are fine but less efficient than just using space above conditioned area. The plan is kind of expensive for what you get inside.

I'd want more prep area in the kitchen. Crammed on either side of the sink. Also the lack of uppers would mean some dishes below which I don't like. And I'm not certain where the fridge is but it looks to be in the main traffic pathway.

Lastly (and sorry, I warned you...smily emoji), this house plan to me hearkens back to the South with no a/c. So there are huge covered porches and few other windows. It is pretty dark. The 2 story rooms are an attempt to overcome that. But that is compensation rather than good design - in my opinion. What is the orientation and what is the climate? But actually that upper foyer window is pretty tiny and the upper back living room windows are tiny also.

Seems to me a decent designer could do better with light without trying much. Taking into account orientation and climate rather than a generic internet plan.

How "farmhouse " do you want it to look? I have seen a lot of houses that look like they belong on a farm more than this one.