Ocotillo Plans for 560 sq. ft. Single Level Home

on September 4, 2022

These small house plans would be perfect for anyone reaching retirement age. The single-level floor plan features a studio-style layout with the bedroom and living room dominating the space. There’s a comfortable L-shaped kitchen, a couple of closets, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

At 560 square feet, it’s just a bit more spacious than a “tiny home” and the added carport makes getting indoors in inclement weather that much easier. Add a jacuzzi underneath the outside overhang! The plans for this are sold by The Small House Catalog.

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20’ X 28’ Home Plans with Carport

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The home has a studio-style layout.

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Here’s a look at the living room.

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Part of the L-shaped kitchen.

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Large window on the left.

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The bedroom is across from the living space.

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The bathroom with walk-in shower.

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All the windows are awesome.

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Description:

$99.00
Affordable accessory dwelling unit with optional attached carport. This design features a large vaulted and exposed beam ceiling living area, ample kitchen space, a dining area, sleeping area, laundry closet and bathroom. Add a hot tub for summer!
Features
1 bedroom (area)
1 bath
560 sq. ft.
House dimensions: 20’ X 28’
Carport dimensions: 13’ x 20’
Wall height: 9’-0” to 12’-0”
2×6 R-21 + walls
Trussed R-49 + roof
Insulated slab foundation
Mini-split heating & cooling
Tankless water heating
International Residential Code compliant

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Ocotillo Plans from The Small House Catalog

MICHAEL DAMIAN BELL
September 4, 2022, 10:16 am

My first apartment was a studio that had a very similar layout to the floorplan shown here. The bathroom of my studio was longer in length and contained the washer/dryer. My studio had a smaller sleeping alcove which provided space for a walk-in closet. In the plan shown here, you could add a wall and make the bedroom area separate. The table could also be moved closer to the kitchen area to allow for a more proper entry way. I think this plan is a choppy version of some others I have seen.

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- James D.
  September 5, 2022, 7:28 am
  
  Well, there’s just always trade offs and design choices are often based on different priorities. For example, this layout makes the table a multi-use space. Placement of the Washer/Dryer means the table can be used for sorting of cloths. Proximity to the entrance means it’s a convenient drop off for groceries, which in turn also means it’s easily used for kitchen tasks, as well as a work table.
  
  However, all of that wouldn’t be the case if the table was moved and if the Washer/Dryer was in the bathroom.
  
  While a studio is by definition a self-contained living unit that consist of a bedroom, living room, and kitchen all in a single open space. So it would no longer be a studio if you separate the bedroom, but rather it’ll become a one bedroom home instead.
  
  The wall would also take a bit of the space away and moving the table also means taking some space away from the main living room area. Among other things that would be effected…
  
  However, the nice thing about plans is you’re free to tweak and change them and optimize it for what you want to end up with, as you can consider the plans just the starting point. While there is a catalog of such plans. So something else may be a closer match and require less changes…
  
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