There are almost as many different styles of houses as there are people living in them and as people's needs change so do their opinions on the house plans they choose. Their choices of home styles and house plans generally go through changes reflecting their lifestyles as their lives go through phases.

In the beginning, a couple may choose something small, a two-bedroom ranch house, for example or a small Cape Cod. As their family grows and they see the need for more space, since Junior just took over mom's craft room, they begin to look at expanding their existing house and if that is not possible, looking to buy or build a house with a larger floor plan.

A two-story home with a three-car attached garage can be the next choice or a split-level or even a larger ranch. When choosing different house plans can be accommodated without basic structural integrity being compromised. It is better to have this worked out before you start building and having an inspector stop work on your house. However, since everyone's tastes are going to be different, changes in most house plans are easily accommodated.