Beach homes are typically designed with the main floor raised off the ground and make for great waterfront properties. Beach house floor plans typically incorporate wide wraparound porches or spacious sun decks to bring living spaces out-of-doors. The Beach home style is an architectural interpretation of summer and warm weather living. Beach home plans are adaptable for use as a vacation homes near water or to bring the feeling of a waterfront lifestyle where there is none. Beach home plans may be referred to as Coastal home plans or Waterfront home plans, all of which incorporate many style influences into their designs.