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Shop-House Floor Plans: Space for Tools and More

Shop-House Floor Plans: Space for Tools and More
Plans with workshops: smart!

By Devin Uriarte

Incorporating a workshop into your house plan can be a game changer for both functionality and creativity. Whether you're a hobbyist, a craftsman, or someone who simply needs extra space for projects, a dedicated workshop area enhances your lifestyle while adding value to your property. Here are some of our best house plans with workshops, offering ideas and inspiration for blending work and home in a seamless, efficient design.

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Two Workshops Two Workshops Two Workshops - Front Exterior

Two Workshops Two Workshops - Main Level

Two Workshops Two Workshops - Upper Level

What’s better than one shop? Two shops. On the first floor there are two attached shops that can easily fit four cars. In the actual home, there is an open living room which flows from the L-shaped kitchen. The primary suite sits on the first level while upstairs there are two guest bedrooms that share a bathroom in the middle.

Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room - Front Exterior

Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room - Main Level

Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room Barndominium Plan with Shop and Tack Room - Upper Level

This rustic house plan has a large shop that you can use for parking or puttering. What makes this plan unique is the attached tack room. Past the workshop and into the home is the entryway that has two coat closets. There is great indoor-outdoor flow in the main living space from the doors that open to the wraparound porch. Barn doors on the outside are a nice farmhouse-style detail.

Drive-Through Workshop Drive-Through Workshop Drive-Through Workshop - Front Exterior

Drive-Through Workshop Drive-Through Workshop - Main Level

Imagine being able to drive right through the garage. With this plan, that dream becomes a reality with a spacious workshop for do-it-yourselfers. There’s even a convenient powder room in the workshop. Inside, the kitchen features a large prep island and a walk-in pantry for additional storage. There is one guest bedroom and a primary suite with its own private bathroom and walk-in closet.

Workshop Below Workshop Below Workshop Below - Front Exterior

Workshop Below Workshop Below - Main Level

Workshop Below Workshop Below - Upper Level

On the main floor of this farmhouse style plan is a large three-car garage with a workshop. Also on the first level is a covered patio for outdoor hosting. For owners that are looking for more space for in-laws or guests, the apartment upstairs is perfect. There is a comfortable living room that flows into the kitchen with a prep island. The bedroom is spacious and close to the hall bathroom.

Large Shop Large Shop Large Shop - Front Exterior

Large Shop Large Shop - Main Level

Large Shop Large Shop - Upper Level

Got an RV or lots of equipment to store? You'll appreciate the high ceiling in the massive garage of this barndominium-style plan. Attached to the garage is the open living plan with three bedrooms, a cozy den, and indoor-outdoor flow. Sliding glass doors in the dining room open out to the wraparound covered porch, making for a refreshing experience on a nice day.

Shop with Attached Tack Room Shop with Attached Tack Room Shop with Attached Tack Room - Front Exterior

Shop with Attached Tack Room Shop with Attached Tack Room - Main Level

Shop with Attached Tack Room Shop with Attached Tack Room - Loft Level

This plan boasts major curb appeal with its rustic charm and design. What’s unique about this plan is the attached tack room. Barn doors open to the four-car garage and workshop. There’s a thoughtful mudroom leading from the garage inside, making it easier to keep the home clean. The great room flows into the kitchen, where there’s a sizeable prep island, which is ideal for hosting. This plan also features a bedroom on this level and a loft space upstairs.

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