What makes a best seller rise to the top of the pack? For best selling novels, it’s plot twisting turns and rich characters. For best selling movies, it’s action packed scenes or expert animation. For retail clothing, it’s all about the comfort and durability of the piece. But what makes a floor plan become a best seller for a builder? Like anything that appeals to the masses, popular floor plans reflect the tastes and trends of the moment in terms of what is interesting and attractive to homeowners. What are we seeing at Main Street Homes in terms of the tastes and trends of 2016? A quick look at last year’s best sellers for Main Street Homes reveals some undeniable patterns. Homeowners desire open space, style, and storage. All of our best sellers boast gracious kitchens that flow into other spaces like eat-in dining areas and grand great rooms. Perhaps it’s all that HGTV, and watching the swift demolition of walls between commercial breaks that motivates people to request an open floor plan. The Jefferson, The Treyburn I, II, & III, and the Lancaster I & II were our very best selling floor plans in 2016. Take a peek and see which Main Street Home best suits your family’s needs: The Jefferson The Jefferson shines because it provides a great deal of space - five bedrooms and three baths –while also proving adaptable in style. Its elevations can take the form of a farmhouse, a craftsman, or a transitional style, offering buyers a fully functional floor plan with an exterior that matches their specific tastes. The Jefferson also has options for an unfinished basement, something quite difficult to come by in the Richmond market. The Jefferson features a large dynamic great room open to a gourmet kitchen with oversized breakfast nook and island. A formal dining room, study/bedroom and full bath complete the first floor. A luxurious master suite with huge walk in closet is on the second floor, along with two additional bedrooms, a laundry room, a full bath, and a finished bonus room/bedroom. The spacious floor plan is also available in over 20 communities in the Richmond area, and can also be built on your own lot. - See more here: JEFFERSON Treyburn I, II, & III  The Treyburn enjoyed a big year, earning recognition as the 2016 Parade of Homes winner, with our Treyburn III model. This popular floor plan was adapted from our award winning Treyburn I design, keeping the Treyburn floor plan at the head of the class perennially. Main Street’s Treyburn III’s trendy status stems from its fashionable craftsman elevation on the outside, and “easy living” feel on the inside. The Treyburn I & II are both right around 2,000 square feet, with the Treyburn III rounding up to 2,600 square feet.   All of the Treyburn floor plans include convenient one level living with enduring first floor master suites that offers a true retreat from daily life; complete with luxurious master bathrooms boasting glass showers and soaking tubs, as well as gracious walk in closets. The beautiful kitchen and breakfast room overlook a spacious great room with soaring 10’ ceilings. The formal dining room, featuring a decorative column, has the perfect proximity to the kitchen for entertaining. Two additional first floor bedrooms share an adjacent bath. The Treyburn III is a highly flexible floorplan, with many possible options. Upstairs, a finished loft with rear dormer is included, as well as an unfinished bedroom and attic storage. More options include a possible deck, sunroom, finished bedroom and bath upstairs, or additional garage bay. - See more here: TREYBURN Lancaster I & II  Another Parade of Homes Winner in 2016 was The Lancaster II, proving Craftsman was still king in 2016. The Lancaster series stood out for its killer curb appeal and spacious floor plans, offering over 4,000 square feet of grace and charm in the Lancaster II, and over 3,400 square feet in the Lancaster I. For those searching for a home office, both the Lancaster I & II provides a study or home office in the rear of the home for ultimate privacy and tranquility, which can also double as an additional bedroom. Offering the ultimate in flexibility in floor plan, the Lancaster I has options for an optional deck, grand sunroom, or wrap around porch. Also loaded with options, the Lancaster II delivers possibilities for a walk up attic, third bay garage, unfinished basement, or unfinished third floor. For the ultimate in entertaining, The Lancaster II plan includes formal dining room and a butler’s pantry. Main living areas on the first floor are open and spacious, including a roomy kitchen with endless counter space and storage. Upstairs, the Lancaster I offers a master suite and additional bedrooms as well and a bonus room. The Lancaster II offers three bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bath, a large bonus room, and an owner’s suite that will have you marveling in its exquisite details. See more here:  LANCASTER Whether you’re searching for a spacious home in a variety of elevations (the Jefferson), a three-car garage or home office (found in the Lancaster I & II), or a first floor master (like our best selling Treyburn series), Main Street Homes has a floor plan to fit your needs.