Small Houses

This is the Copper Fox Treehouse in Maine, an incredible cabin shaped like a fox’s head—remarkable! The owner/designer/builder had a dream, and they executed it impeccably, with fantastic attention to detail that makes this small cabin feel magical. The head is geometric, supported by welded brackets and wooden beams to create the proper angles to [...]

The plans for this Jennings cottage are perfect if you want a small family home with the option for a finished basement. These plans have a built-in covered porch off the open-concept living room and kitchen, and another covered porch is created below the walk-out basement. The main floor includes two similarly sized bedrooms, a [...]

This Little Gem on the Lake is a stunning stone and timber cabin in Sandpoint, Idaho, that’s 727 square feet of pure relaxation! Walls of French doors look out over Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain, and a balcony provides a beautiful spot to take in the views. If you want to get closer, you [...]

This Hutchinson Island Cottage is the perfect beach getaway for a family. The 1,350 square foot home has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a game room, and a lovely path to the beach where you can spend your days basking in the Florida sun! The main living area of the home has beautiful exposed beams and [...]

The Outpost Plus is a two-bedroom small house design with 925 square feet of living space. There’s a first-floor bedroom as well as a loft bedroom accessible via a standard staircase. The main living area enjoys vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows that let natural light flood in, and allow you to take in [...]

While these plans are generally intended for someone with a “big house” looking for a detached garage and a guest suite or ADU, they’re not a bad option for someone wanting a smaller footprint. You get a 967-square-foot living area with one large single bedroom, an excellent room for entertaining, and a spacious garage that [...]