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HomeAccessory Dwelling Unit Adu House PlansCompact 791 Sq Ft Modern Home with Open Layout and Smart Storage

Compact 791 Sq Ft Modern Home with Open Layout and Smart Storage

Plan #J5849-E · 791 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
791
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
—
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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✓ Great fit if you…
  • • Building on a very narrow lot under 30 feet wide — the design is just 29 feet 8 inches wide
  • • Work from home and need dedicated space — integrated home office/study within the floor plan
  • • Want all living on one level with no stairs (single-story, 791 sq ft)
  • • Seeking a compact home with abundant storage — walk-in pantry plus dedicated storage space
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • • Need 3+ bedrooms — this plan has 2 bedrooms (plus a home office)
  • • Prefer a larger footprint — 791 square feet is minimal living area
  • • Want a lot over 40 feet deep — this design needs only 26 feet 8 inches of depth, limiting expansion

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 791 sq ft · 35.00′W × 35.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Modern Cottage with Smart Storage and Open Living

This 791-square-foot one-story cottage is engineered for narrow lots and high-density sites with a 29-foot-8-inch width and 26-foot-8-inch depth. The design prioritizes interior efficiency through a centralized open-concept layout that eliminates wasted circulation while delivering all modern amenities on a single floor.

The great room flows directly into a kitchen anchored by an island and a dedicated walk-in pantry, creating a unified social core with clear sightlines. A cluster-bedroom configuration positions the first-floor primary suite separately from the secondary bedroom for acoustic privacy. A flexible home office/study space integrates into the plan, providing a dedicated work zone within the compact footprint.

Both bedrooms and living areas sit on one level—no stairs required. Eight-foot ceilings maintain consistent proportions throughout, and the structure is built with 2x4 exterior wall framing and truss roof construction topped by a 6:12 pitch. A slab foundation minimizes excavation, keeping build costs efficient.

  • Kitchen island with walk-in pantry
  • Home office within open floor plan
  • First-floor master suite with double vanity
  • High-density footprint (29-foot width)
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)791 sq ft
1st Floor791 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House35′
Building Height15′2″
1st Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

✓Single-story living — no stairs
✓2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
✓8-ft ceilings on the main level
✓35.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
✓Unlimited build license included
✓Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
✓Builder-friendly construction drawings

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