Two Story Cottage
1360 sq.ft. (20’x34’)
- 3 bed, 3 bath
- 8 foundation options
- CAD file available
Plans start at $375
Practical Small House Plans
CountryPlans sells energy efficient small house plans for folks who want to build a home, cottage, or cabin. Our plans come with foundation, roof and porch options (included in the plan price) to fit your building style and budget.
House plans
1.5 Story Cottage
875 sq.ft. (20’x30’)
- 1-2 bed, 1 bath
- Full-sized loft, can be a 2nd bedroom
- CAD file available
Plans start at $325
One Story Cottage
600 sq.ft. (20’x30’)
- 1 bed, 1 bath
- Porch and deck plans
- CAD file available
Plans start at $275
The Big Enchilada
140-692+ sq.ft. across three bundled plan sets
- 14'x24' core (336 sq.ft.) plus additions
- 1-3 bed, 1-2 bath
- Fun & versatile plans
Plans start at $375
Victoria’s Cottage
1000 sq.ft. (700 without the loft)
- 2 bed, 1 bath
- 3 stair options
Plans start at $325
Volks Cottage
983 sq.ft. (28’x42’ overall)
- 2 bed, 1 bath, reverse of Grandfather Cottage
Plans start at $275
Whether you’re building by yourself or hiring an architect, our small house plans help make the process simple, clear, and affordable.
What comes with every house plan
Plan options
Every plan set includes a choice of foundation, roof and porch designs at no extra charge, so you can match the drawings to your site and your budget.
The free booklet
It helps during the entire home-building process, and includes:
- a ‘how to read house plans’ guide
- strategies for how to find the right land
- tips for dealing with the building dept.
- a visual guide to framing
- notes about heating, hot water & a/c
- the right foundation for various soil types
- a guide to earthquake and wind bracing
- details for rafter and dormer framing
Also from CountryPlans
SunKit Solar Tools
Tools for finding a sunny site and building a solar-efficient home
- All you need is a compass — everything else is in the kit
- Includes a build-it-yourself slope inclinometer
- PDF emailed, usually within a few hours
Plans start at $75
Sunroom & Skylight Plans
Simple, detailed plans to add extra light to any home
- Detailed construction drawings and cross-sections
- Tools, methods and hardware lists explained
- Can be adapted to any home or property
Plans start at $150
Practical help
Demystifying the home-building process
Over the last 40+ years we’ve built a wealth of free resources to help support builders.
CountryPlans Forum
Our Forum is a great place to find ideas, inspiration, community and camaraderie. Three build stories members have documented:
Resources
Helpful articles for builders at any stage in the building and designing process.