It's that time again—here are the top three house plans builders bought in 2019! With a focus on small to midsized homes, and cottage and Craftsman looks, these designs represent popular trends we saw throughout the year. If you like what you see, explore our whole Builder-Preferred House Plan Collection for more!

The storybook exterior of House Plan 3417 helped it garner a lot of attention despite only being added to our site in 2018. With 2,483 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2.1 baths, it checks all the boxes for most buyers! They love the wide open floor plan, the sunny den, and the flexibility afforded by the bonus room over the garage. If you have some land, this home would look great on it!

At 1,879 square feet, House Plan 5517 makes an affordable choice for a neighborhood. It offers a comfortable floor plan with a dining nook off the kitchen, which is open to the family room. The 3 bedrooms could easily become 4—just transition the study. The master has a nice 5-piece ensuite, and the other bedrooms are close to the hall bath for convenience. It's a popular setup for a reason!