If you need to keep your lot coverage to a minimum, consider House Plan 9852! This 1,396-square-foot cottage offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths on a 27'6" by 28' footprint. The first floor includes the totally open living spaces while all the bedrooms are upstairs. You'll find plenty of closets throughout to help keep the household organized, too!

House Plan 9790 is a very affordable option for a family! It has 1,092 square feet between a perfectly rectangular footprint and simple gable roof that keep building costs down. The interior is defined with three bedrooms that share the hall bath/laundry on one side and open living space on the other. If you think you'd like to expand in the future, consider the basement!