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Efficient 172 sq. ft. Home with Covered Porch and Home Office

Plan #G2515-A · 172 sq ft

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
172
Sq Ft
—
Beds
0
Baths
—
Stories
—
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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✓ Great fit if you…
  • • Working from home and need a dedicated, distraction-free workspace (home office/study featured)
  • • Have a small or oddly shaped lot (just 39 ft wide and deep)
  • • Want low-maintenance, single-story living (172 sq ft, one story)
  • • Need a guest cottage or detached studio (fully self-contained retreat)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • • Need sleeping and living quarters separated — this is an open studio layout
  • • Have a large family or frequent overnight guests (172 sq ft total footprint)
  • • Require a garage or covered parking (no garage included)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Work-From-Home ProfessionalsEmpty NestersFirst-Time BuildersDownsizersSmall Lot Builders
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Main Level — 172 sq ft · 12.00′W × 19.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Studio with Covered Porch and Home Office

The Bracken is a charming 172 sq ft single-story retreat that maximizes efficiency with soaring 9-foot ceilings and an open floor plan. Built on a slab foundation with robust 2x4 wall framing, this farmhouse design fits perfectly onto a variety of lot sizes and prioritizes low-maintenance living.

The bright studio-style interior can be easily customized as a home office, guest accommodation, or recreational zone. A covered front porch adds functional outdoor space, while every square foot is utilized with purpose to create a sense of openness despite the compact footprint. The 10:12 roof pitch and traditional lines deliver a well-proportioned facade suited to modern or rural landscapes.

  • Covered front porch for outdoor entry
  • 9-foot ceilings in an open layout
  • Flexible studio space for home office or guest use
  • Fits on compact lots (up to 39 ft wide and deep)
What's included in this plan
  • ✓Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • ✓Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • ✓Foundation plan
  • ✓Roof plan
  • ✓Schematic electrical layout
  • ✓Building cross-sections
  • ✓General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • —Architectural / engineering stamps
  • —Site & grading plan
  • —Structural / framing calculations
  • —Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • —Energy-compliance documents
  • —Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)172 sq ft
1st Floor172 sq ft
Width of House12′
Depth of House19′
1st Floor9′
FoundationSlab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

✓9-ft ceilings on the main level
✓12.00′ × 19.00′ footprint
✓Unlimited build license included
✓Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
✓Builder-friendly construction drawings

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