A beautiful Colonial exterior catches your eye. Then the practical questions start: Will the footprint fit? Does the garage face the right way for the driveway? Is there enough room for the bedrooms, office, and gathering spaces you want?
Comparing those details early can help you narrow your choices. Here are three Colonial house plans from Nelson Design Group, each with a different layout.
| Plan | A good fit to explore if you want… | Living space | Bedrooms/baths | Garage | Lot details and highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN 5312 Creole Place | A plan NDG lists in its Narrow Lot collection, with formal dining | ~3,068 sq. ft. | 3 / 2 full, 1 half | 2-bay, side-load | Formal dining, great room, kitchen island, breakfast nook |
| NDG 324 Maple Street | A dedicated office, four bedrooms, and a three-bay garage | ~3,278 sq. ft. | 4 / 3 full, 1 half | 3-bay, side-load | Listed at 73′ wide × 51′ deep; rear grilling porch |
| NDG 775 Fargo | Five bedrooms, a main-floor primary suite, and bonus space | ~3,643 sq. ft. | 5 / 3 full, 1 half | 3-bay, side-load | Listed at 71′ wide × 65′ deep; 619-sq.-ft. bonus room |
“Good fit to explore” describes the plan’s features, not a guarantee that it will fit a particular lot. Check each plan’s full dimensions and layout against your property.
MEN 5312 Creole Place: A narrow-lot Colonial plan with formal dining
If you’re looking for a traditional home with a clear place for sit-down dinners, MEN 5312 Creole Place is worth a closer look. NDG lists it in the Narrow Lot collection. The two-story plan has three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath, and a two-bay side-load garage. Its kitchen island and breakfast nook support everyday meals, while a separate formal dining room gives gatherings a more traditional setting. www.nelsondesigngroup.com
Picture breakfast in the nook before the day begins, then dinner with family gathered around the formal dining table. The great room gives the household another shared space, while the plan’s front porch and rear patio add outdoor areas to consider as you review the site layout.
Explore MEN 5312 Creole Place’s floor plan and specifications
NDG 324 Maple Street: A three-car Colonial plan with a dedicated office
A home office near the entry can give work, reading, or quiet time a defined place in the house. NDG 324 Maple Street includes a dedicated office, four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath across approximately 3,278 square feet. The two-story plan is listed at 73 feet wide by 51 feet deep and has a three-bay side-load garage. www.nelsondesigngroup.com
The great room opens toward a rear grilling porch, while the formal dining room and kitchen island offer different settings for meals and get-togethers. If Maple Street catches your eye, pay close attention to its listed width and garage approach when comparing it with your lot and driveway.
Explore NDG 324 Maple Street’s floor plan and specifications
NDG 775 Fargo: A five-bedroom Colonial with bonus-room flexibility
For buyers who need more bedrooms and a place for recreation or hobbies, NDG 775 Fargo offers approximately 3,643 square feet, five bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath. The two-story plan has a three-bay side-load garage and a 619-square-foot bonus room. Its listed dimensions are 71 feet wide by 65 feet deep. www.nelsondesigngroup.com
The main-floor primary suite has access to a rear grilling porch. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms and the bonus room create options for guests, hobbies, or shared family activities. The great room connects with the kitchen and breakfast area, giving everyday life a central gathering place.
Explore NDG 775 Fargo’s floor plan and specifications
How to choose a Colonial house plan for your lot
Before deciding, compare the plan’s full dimensions with the space where you can build. Check garage placement against driveway access, and review how porches and other outdoor areas would sit on the property. Then consider the household itself: how many bedrooms you need, whether you want an office, and how you expect to use bonus or gathering spaces.
These three plans offer different starting points: Creole Place is listed in NDG’s Narrow Lot collection, Maple Street pairs an office with four bedrooms, and Fargo adds a fifth bedroom and a large bonus room. Use the plan pages to review the layouts, then request a modification quote if you’d like to discuss changes.
Ready to compare? View MEN 5312 Creole Place, NDG 324 Maple Street, and NDG 775 Fargo on Nelson Design Group’s website.