Small House Plans: Our Favorite Designs

Edgemoor Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,250 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Hanover Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,182 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Oakdale Lane House Plan
Details: 1,741 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Waterstreet Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,309 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Barclay Springs House Plan
Details: 1,549 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Radcliffe Heights House Plan
Details: 1,738 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Mill Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,200 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Red Bluff Alternate House Plan
Details: 1,254 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Red Bluff House Plan
Details: 1,254 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
River Birch House Plan
Details: 1,500 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Creekside House Plan
Details: 1,479 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Walnut Cove House Plan
Details: 1,086 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Foxglove Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,718 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
River Haven House Plan
Details: 1,677 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Autumn Woods House Plan
Details: 1,748 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Silverhill House Plan
Details: 1,771 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Chestnut Lane House Plan
Details: 1,173 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Sweetwater House Plan
Details: 1,257 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Gardenia House Plan
Details: 1,540 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Laurel House Plan
Details: 1,759 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.