{"id":12907,"date":"2020-05-15T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=12907"},"modified":"2020-05-31T07:19:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T11:19:52","slug":"small-home-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/small-home-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Home Plans That Deliver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether a starter home, forever home, or a retirement home, small home plans make up a huge portion of new homes built in the United States. Savvy home owners save money by forgoing the <a aria-label=\"2500+ square foot house plan (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/house-plans\/search\/results\/?page=1&amp;Area_FROM=2500\" target=\"_blank\">2500+ square foot house plan<\/a> options that the &#8220;American Dream&#8221; tells them they need. However, they often also find that tiny house plans don&#8217;t fit the needs of the average American, either. Instead, they realize that they can still go green with simple, smaller options that eliminate unneeded space as well as the unneeded expenses of a larger home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of our favorite and brand new small home plans below. Want more? Explore the entire collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/small-house-plans.asp\">small house plans<\/a> from <a aria-label=\"TheHouseDesigners.com (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\" target=\"_blank\">TheHouseDesigners.com<\/a> now! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/ROD\/uploads\/plan_1059192_image_6.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 9669\" width=\"850\" height=\"430\"\/><figcaption><a aria-label=\"House Plan 9669 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/stratton-9669\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 9669<\/a><br>1,866 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Cottage Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/EEA\/bulk\/7874\/6102-V3_BASE.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 7874\"\/><figcaption><a aria-label=\"House Plan 7874 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/nordika-3-7874\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7874<\/a><br>1,583 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 1.0 Bath Lake House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Build Small?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many reasons to invest in a small house plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Small home plans are budget friendly. Having less square footage allows you to save big on material and labor costs during your build! Plus, with a smaller footprint, you&#8217;ll have the option to build your dream home on a smaller lot that costs less to purchase.<\/li><li>Utility and maintenance costs are a fraction of that of a larger home. That means savings for years to come!<\/li><li>Studies show that the average family doesn&#8217;t build a larger home for themselves, but to fit their belongings! A smaller home will force you to declutter and simplify your life as a result. <\/li><li>Less cleaning time! Why clean for longer than you have to? You can spend more time doing the things you love when you can reduce the amount of house you have to clean. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/JRD\/bulk\/8468\/19-162-Front2.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 8468\"\/><figcaption><a aria-label=\"House Plan 8468 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/craftsman-374-8468\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 8468<\/a><br>1,611 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Country Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Your Small Home, Bigger!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Afraid your small house will feel <em>too<\/em> small? Here are some ways to get the most out of the space and make it feel bigger than it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consider tall ceilings that bring an airy and open feeling to the space.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t waste square footage on hallways. Embrace an open-concept design so you&#8217;ll be able to take full advantage of every square foot.<\/li><li>Windows that let in plenty of natural light make smaller areas feel larger and more comfortable.<\/li><li>Remember that your home doesn&#8217;t start and end at the doors. Outdoor living spaces can really increase your livable square footage. Plus, they&#8217;re great for entertaining!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/EEA\/bulk\/7875\/3286-V1_DINING.jpg\" alt=\"House Plan 7875\"\/><figcaption><a aria-label=\"House Plan 7875 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/hygge-2-7875\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7875<\/a><br>1,323 Square Foot, 2 Bed, 2.0 Bath Scandinavian-Style Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Our Favorite Small Home Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Small Modern Design with a Future Basement Option<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-5296-Front-Elevation.png\" alt=\"Small Home Plan\" data-id=\"10986\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10986\" class=\"wp-image-10986\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 5296 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/camille-5296\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 5296<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-5296-Living-Room.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"10987\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10987\" class=\"wp-image-10987\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,178 Square Foot, 2 Bed, 1.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact, Energy-Efficient Craftsman for a Corner Lot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"12923\" class=\"wp-image-12923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Front-Elevation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Front-Elevation-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 5959 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/clifton-1224-5959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 5959<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Master-Bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"12924\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Master-Bedroom.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=12924\" class=\"wp-image-12924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Master-Bedroom.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/House-Plan-1224-Master-Bedroom-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,292 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Small Craftsman-Style Farmhouse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-2231-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"Small Home Plans\" data-id=\"10988\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10988\" class=\"wp-image-10988\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 2231 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/belle-petite-ferme-2231\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 2231<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-2231-Master-Bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"10989\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10989\" class=\"wp-image-10989\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,421 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Builder-Favorite Affordable Three-Bedroom Ranch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-5458-Front-Elevation.jpg\" alt=\"Small Home Plans\" data-id=\"10990\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10990\" class=\"wp-image-10990\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><a aria-label=\"House Plan 5458 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/sutherlin-small-ranch-5458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Plan 5458<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/House-Plan-5458-Master-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"10991\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=10991\" class=\"wp-image-10991\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">1,492 Square Feet, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to pack a punch in an even smaller home? Check out our wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/tiny-house-plans.asp\">collection of tiny homes<\/a>. Smartly designed, you&#8217;ll be living the &#8220;tiny&#8221; life in under 1,000 square feet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, feel free to enjoy our expansive collection of incredible home plans via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/house-plans\/search\/\">advanced search<\/a> option, and don&#8217;t be afraid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> via live chat, email, or phone for professional and quick assistance!<\/p>\n<!--origin=62-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether a starter home, forever home, or a retirement home, small home plans make up a huge portion of new homes built in the United States. Savvy home owners save money by forgoing the 2500+ square foot house plan options that the &#8220;American Dream&#8221; tells them they need. 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