550-Square-Foot Cottage with One Bedroom and Twin Gables

550 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · 1 story · 23' 5" wide × 23' 6" deep · Plans from $995

This 550 sq ft cottage suits a small household, an ADU, or a vacation getaway. Its twin gables and compact, straightforward layout make a little home feel considered and practical.

• A 70 sq ft front porch marks the entry, with two wood supports and a metal shed roof. Clapboard siding and shingled twin gables give the cottage a familiar country character.
• The front door opens into the living room, which shares an open plan with a C-shaped kitchen. A window above the kitchen sink faces the front of the home.
• The plan includes one bedroom and one full bathroom, with the bedroom and bathroom on the main floor. The first-floor ceiling is 9 feet high.
• A stacked washer and dryer fit in the bathroom, keeping laundry on the main level. Sliding doors provide an exit to the left side of the home; there is no garage.
• Choose from slab, basement, crawl, daylight, or walkout foundation options to suit the site. These alternatives give builders flexibility while keeping the home’s compact footprint.

Exterior: White, Gable roof, Metal roof, Board and batten, Lap siding, Shake siding