Allison Ramsey Architects

Allison Ramsey Architects For over 30 years, Allison Ramsey Architects has been crafting timeless, traditional home designs for a variety of neighborhoods.

We offer custom home design, stock plans, and plan modifications tailored to the needs of individuals, builders & developers.

Our Carolina Inspirations plan books have been part of our story for decades—volumes of Lowcountry plans shaped by clima...
06/05/2026

Our Carolina Inspirations plan books have been part of our story for decades—volumes of Lowcountry plans shaped by climate (nothing like that humidity along the marsh), porches, deep history and nostalgia. We love these books because they capture the way people actually live along the coast, turning years of design work into something you can flip through and dream with.

Those same books that started in builders’ trucks and jobsite meetings now live on coffee tables and kitchen islands, still inspiring the next round of homes.

You can explore all three Carolina Inspirations collections on our website and purchase your own plan books.

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/resources/plan-books

Lowcountry never tries too hard—and we sure do love that.Harper’s Ridge (C0593) is a cedar shake–covered cottage that un...
06/04/2026

Lowcountry never tries too hard—and we sure do love that.

Harper’s Ridge (C0593) is a cedar shake–covered cottage that understands proportions. A 46’ x 62’ footprint and just the right amount of asymmetry keep it compact and charming.

Inside, 1,743 sf on the main level and 791 sf above organize 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The house simply flows—front to back, porch to view—like it’s been there for generations and plans to stay a few more.

Out back, the 364 sf covered porch embodies the real Lowcountry: deep shade and enough room for both rocking chairs and muddy boots. Trends will come and go; this cottage just keeps aging well.

Want to see how Harper’s Ridge could be tailored to your lot and your idea of “forever”? That’s where the fun starts.

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/harpers-ridge

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This plan is what happens when Lowcountry architecture leans slightly neoclassical. Spoiler, the result is stunning. The...
06/01/2026

This plan is what happens when Lowcountry architecture leans slightly neoclassical. Spoiler, the result is stunning.

The Chesapeake (C0370) pairs a historically grounded layout with double 10-foot-deep front porches and double 12-foot-deep porches on the back. Within a compact 38' x 56' footprint, you get about 2,580 square feet, four bedrooms, and three baths, all oriented to take in the best views to the rear. This is true Southern living—deep shade, long porches, a traditional form and an exterior that invites you to live outside as much as in.

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/the-chesapeake

The Oak Springs (203125) is an unforgettable coastal house plan.This featured home was built along the water in the Oute...
05/28/2026

The Oak Springs (203125) is an unforgettable coastal house plan.

This featured home was built along the water in the Outer Banks, NC—crisp, elevated, and like it was made to be part of a Nicholas Sparks movie. The Oak Springs pairs classic coastal lines with a dedicated mother‑in‑law suite for true multigenerational living.

2,330 sq ft | 4 beds | 3 baths | 1.5 stories

This plan is ideal for waterfront lots and for clients who want timeless coastal character without wasted space. Check it out!

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/oak-spring-203125

(And yes, that is a real horse on the beach. Ideal.)

The St. Helena II (15336) house plan is Southern architecture with real bones. With 4 bedrooms and a classic 48’ x 62’ f...
05/26/2026

The St. Helena II (15336) house plan is Southern architecture with real bones. With 4 bedrooms and a classic 48’ x 62’ footprint, this plan feels tailored rather than oversized. The main level is all about long sightlines and cozy rooms that spill out toward the back of the home.

True to Southern vernacular, the outdoor rooms are part of the architecture, not an afterthought: a deep covered porch, a 272 sf screened porch, and a deck all work together to frame the rear elevation. If you’re looking for a classic Southern house plan with real architectural intent, the St. Helena II (15336) checks every box.

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/st-helena-ii-15336

Lowcountry living, but on a larger scale. If you’re looking to build a special home on a sizeable lot, this is one house...
05/22/2026

Lowcountry living, but on a larger scale. If you’re looking to build a special home on a sizeable lot, this is one house plan you need to look into.

At 4,472 square feet, the Old Oyster Retreat (133181) is designed for your family to live well, without ever feeling crowded.

This plan features a welcoming foyer and library, main floor living spaces oriented toward views out the back, and double walk in closets off the primary suite. Upstairs you’ll find two bedroom suites and a large entertaining space with the potential for a fourth bedroom. This is a forever home that we recommend again and again.

Want to view the plan page (with more photos and a 3D model)? See more here: https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/old-oyster-retreat-133181/

There’s something unmistakably Lowcountry about coming home to an elevated porch—where the breeze finds you a little eas...
05/21/2026

There’s something unmistakably Lowcountry about coming home to an elevated porch—where the breeze finds you a little easier and the worries of rising water feel a little farther away. Sometimes an elevated home is required, but it’s rarely a bad idea.

The Bay Point Cottage (143157) is everything you need when building along the coast. With its classic proportions, inviting porches, and space below for parking, storage, and all the extras that make life along the water work, it’s a plan that proves what’s practical on paper can still be stunning.

Save this one if you’re looking for a classic, elevated Lowcountry house plan.

https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/bay-point-cottage-143157/

Details:
Bay Point Cottage (143157)
2,463 total sq ft
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
1,813 sq ft garage

05/19/2026

Chatting through another version of our Conroy Cottage—a Lowcountry favorite—in the Whitehall community in Beaufort, SC. When it comes to the Conroy Cottage (233124), the side yard and garage connection shine.

Watch as Cooter Ramsey walks through why this layout works so well.

🔨: Allen Patterson Builders

Take us here for a Lowcountry summer night. We obviously have a fondness for Lowcountry architecture—it’s where we start...
05/15/2026

Take us here for a Lowcountry summer night.

We obviously have a fondness for Lowcountry architecture—it’s where we started, and what we are most known for. For us, and for so many others, Lowcountry homes are special. They feel nostalgic and historic. They are layered and breezy. They also take advantage of the area.

We are lucky to live in a world of marsh grass and Spanish moss, and Lowcountry homes demand to be tucked in the middle of it all. For that, we design our Lowcountry homes to evoke a feeling no matter what side of the home you are seeing, the backside of the house included (especially if the home is along the water).

This Holiday House (173190) was built in the Oldfield community here in the Beaufort area, and it always comes to mind when suggesting a classic, Lowcountry family home.

Want to see more of this one? You should! https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/holiday-house-173190/

House Plan Details | 173190
3,081 sf
3 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms

We often hear comments like, “I love your Lowcountry designs, but I live in Texas,” or, “We don’t see homes designed lik...
05/14/2026

We often hear comments like, “I love your Lowcountry designs, but I live in Texas,” or, “We don’t see homes designed like this where I live.” And to that we say: we can make any home plan work in the context of where you live. It’s true.

Take the Elderberry (183121) house plan, for example. The Elderberry is originally part of our Carolina Inspirations II collection, and versions of this plan are sprinkled throughout the Lowcountry. It’s a favorite. So would you believe us if we told you that this featured Elderberry is located on a large property in the middle of Auburn, Alabama?

The color scheme, the use of brick, select interior finishes, and the addition of board and batten take this traditional Lowcountry design and make it feel Southern and timeless. This is what we do every single day, and we love it when it works.

The Elderberry (183121) is 2,498 sf with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and it can be built anywhere. Interested in seeing the floor plan and more photos? Visit our website: https://allisonramseyhouseplans.com/plans/elderberry-183121/

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Beaufort, SC
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