Small House Plans: Our Favorite Designs

Wolfe Ridge House Plan
Details: 1,533 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Goodwyn Glen House Plan
Details: 1,664 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Garrison Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,516 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Turnham Lane House Plan
Details: 1,362 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Cantley Place House Plan
Details: 1,282 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Carlton Way House Plan
Details: 1,289 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Catala Cove House Plan
Details: 1,432 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Inlet Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,376 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Center Hall Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,647 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Craftsman Bungalow House Plan
Details: 1,490 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Aldine Retreat House Plan
Details: 1,533 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Spinnerbait Retreat House Plan
Details: 1,408 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
River Rock House Plan
Details: 1,739 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Lockwood Place House Plan
Details: 1,715 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Sawgrass Cottage Alternate House Plan
Details: 1,176 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Banning Court House Plan
Details: 1,286 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Sawgrass Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,727 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Simmons Creek Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,658 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Old Pond Place House Plan
Details: 1,182 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Beaufort Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,720 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

Home Design Plans with a Smaller Footprint

Small homes can still offer a great deal of comfort, character, and thoughtful design, and are the perfect size for many aspiring new homeowners. Our Favorite Small House Plans collection features a carefully selected group of designs that make the most of every square foot without feeling tight or overworked. These are plans homeowners often choose for their efficiency, charm, and comfort

This collection of small house plans includes southern-inspired, coastal favorites, cottages, and more, chosen for how they handle daily living with a smaller footprint. You’ll find single, and two-story homes with kitchens that connect to main living areas, bedrooms placed for privacy, and extra space for storage and daily life, plus porches on many home designs.

Browse our favorite small house plans, featuring one, two, three, even four bedroom homes, perfect for primary residences, downsizing projects, or vacation builds on compact lots. Each plan can be customized, making it easier to adjust details while keeping the overall scale efficient and manageable.