Small House Plans: Our Favorite Designs

Asheville Vernacular House Plan
Details: 1,484 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Flint Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,606 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
New Bunkhouse House Plan
Details: 1,031 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Canton Row House Plan
Details: 1,623 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Hunting Island Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,357 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Woodward House Plan
Details: 1,423 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Wisteria Lane House Plan
Details: 1,714 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Cherry Hill House Plan
Details: 1,527 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Milledgeville Terrace House Plan
Details: 1,430 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Monson Street Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,139 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
New Street Bungalow House Plan
Details: 1,247 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Benton Bungalow II House Plan
Details: 1,724 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Whisper Creek House Plan
Details: 1,555 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Sugarberry Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,679 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Carolina Jessamine Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,722 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths
Mango Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,334 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Pine Haven House Plan
Details: 1,485 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Wynn Oaks House Plan
Details: 1,485 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Whistler House Plan
Details: 1,738 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Wolfe Ridge House Plan
Details: 1,533 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 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.