540-Sq-Ft Cottage with One Bedroom and a Welcoming Front Veranda

540 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · 1 story · 22' 0" wide × 36' 0" deep · Plans from $995

This compact one-bedroom cottage suits someone looking for a small, easy-to-manage home. Its welcoming front veranda and open living area make the most of 540 sq ft.

• Board-and-batten siding, a cross-gable roof and stone accents give the cottage a straightforward exterior. The 98-sq-ft front veranda provides a sheltered place to sit near the entry.
• The open-concept living area shares its 540 sq ft with a U-shaped kitchen. An eating bar adds a casual spot for meals without requiring a separate dining room.
• The bedroom sits at the rear of the home beside the full bathroom. With one bedroom and one bathroom on the main level, the layout keeps daily routines close at hand.
• A barn door separates the laundry room from the kitchen, and the laundry room provides access to the backyard. The plan also includes main-level laundry and a first-floor master suite.
• A 15-sq-ft rear porch adds a small outdoor area at the back of the cottage, complementing the larger front veranda.
• Foundation choices include slab, crawlspace and basement options, as well as daylight and walkout foundations, giving builders several configurations to consider for the site.

Exterior: White, Gable roof, Shed roof, Board and batten, Stone accents, Black windows, Metal porch roof