For unparalleled views and maximum space on a small lot, you can’t beat a three-story home.

These soaring designs often feature parking, storage, and recreational spaces on the first level, the main gathering rooms above, and bedrooms on the top for the best views. To ensure maximum accessibility and aging in place potential, consider a plan with an elevator that makes it easy to get around. Building up instead of out is a great way to capture the view in a scenic area, especially for a vacation house plan design.