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The Tumbleweed Loring is a 251 square foot cottage design built on a foundation. This small bungalow features a front porch, open great room, full kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping loft. An optional additional bedroom expands the home to 356 square feet.
Loring Cottage Exterior

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Interior Living Space

Floor Plan Layout

Design Details
- Model: Tumbleweed Loring
- Base Size: 251 square feet
- With Addition: 356 square feet (optional bedroom)
- Type: Small cottage on foundation
- Style: Bungalow
- Features: Front porch, great room, full kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft
- Plans: Construction plans available
Included Spaces
- Front porch entry
- Open great room for living
- Full kitchen
- Bathroom
- Sleeping loft upstairs
- Optional additional bedroom (expands through kitchen)
Lessons from Expandable Small House Designs
- Modular Planning Allows Growth: Designs with planned additions let homeowners start small and expand later
- Foundation Homes Offer Stability: Site-built cottages may have financing and zoning advantages over tiny houses on wheels
- Lofts Maximize Footprint: Sleeping lofts add living space without increasing foundation size
- Plans Enable DIY Building: Construction plans let skilled owners reduce costs through self-building
- Small Bungalows Have Market Appeal: Classic cottage designs fit many neighborhoods aesthetically
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