A lot of the tiny houses that garner interest are truly miniature\u2014usually less than 400 square feet and constructed on flat bed trailers so they are mobile. They come with all the normal utility hookups, or can be off the grid. For their size, they are actually quite expensive, because they include the most costly parts of a house\u2014the kitchen and bathroom\u2014without all the comparatively cheap empty space. That lack of extra space comes with a huge advantage, though, because it doesn\u2019t take nearly as much to heat and cool, so month-to-month bills are greatly reduced. While everybody can appreciate the benefits of tiny houses, they are just too small for most of us to comfortably live in.<\/p>\n
The House Designers has an assortment of homes that are great for shrinking your living situation\u2019s hold on your bank account; our Tiny House Plan Collection<\/a> includes homes of less than 1,000 square feet in numerous styles. They can fit onto just about any lot of your choosing, and they offer everything from studio-style layouts to full family homes wrapped up in compact packages. You don\u2019t have to take on a mortgage you can hardly afford and struggle with higher utility bills year after year\u2014take a look at a few of our tiny houses to see how well you can live while living small!<\/p>\n THD-6409: The Cedarcrest<\/a><\/p>\n This charming 800 square foot cottage is a fantastic tiny house that really seems larger than it is. There are two bedrooms, making it a great choice for a small family. Each of those bedrooms is actually quite expansive\u2014almost 135 square feet!\u2014so there\u2019s plenty of private space and nobody will feel cramped. Of course, the living room has about as much square footage as the two bedrooms combined, so there\u2019s no shortage of shared space, either. The full-surround kitchen features a raised bar for eating, removing the need for a dining table, although one could be placed in the living room if you so choose.<\/p>\n The Cedarcrest addresses the concerns people have about tiny houses and also boasts some of their biggest design benefits. The floor plan is open to avoid a crowded feeling; a clear sightline from the front covered porch to the back screened porch, through the living room and kitchen, keeps the home feeling airy. The hallway to the bedrooms and bathroom isn\u2019t tight and narrow in an effort to squeeze out more living space\u2014the designer chose to make it wide instead, and place the washer and dryer there. In this way, the laundry facilities are in the best possible place, and the hallway is made functional, almost like its own room that connects to other parts of the house.<\/p>\n This house plan is packed into a neat square footprint, although it turns rectangular when you add the front porch. It has a design that is efficient to build and to own because it maximizes the volume to surface area ratio for a one-story home. If you want an economical place to live and appreciate your space, but don\u2019t need a whole lot of it, this is could very well be the plan for you!<\/p>\n THD-9807: Okemo<\/a><\/p>\n Pairing chic modern windows and a rural European chalet vibe, Okemo is a fantastic tiny home to set up lakeside. It has two bedrooms–one on the first floor and a suite on the second–and it includes a spacious open living arrangement behind that impressive window display.\u00a0 With 821 square feet, this would make a fantastic vacation home on a view lot, or a great residence to experience the seasons in year-round for an individual or small family with an appreciation for nature.<\/p>\n You’ll immediately notice the potential for natural lighting that this plan offers, and that it would be perfect for orienting to capture heat from the sun in northern climates as well. The entire interior is packaged into a perfectly square footprint to even further maximize efficiency. The kitchen, dining, and living areas directly benefit from the generous window design, and you’ll love the deck wrapped around them that helps extend those spaces to the outdoors. The bedrooms are tucked toward the back of the plan to offer a bit more privacy and help balance this very open layout.<\/p>\n It’s rare to find two full bathrooms in a two-bedroom home of this size–and even rarer to have one of them feature a shower stall and separate tub. If you’re looking for a comfortable cottage that doesn’t skimp on convenience to build in your favorite landscape, Okemo very well might be your dream home. Put it on a slope and include a walk-out basement like its image shows to extend those outdoor living spaces and that impressive window design even more!<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/images\/plans\/IQH\/800Bfront.jpg\")
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