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HomeCottageCompact and Clever Two-Bedroom Home with Smart Layout

Compact and Clever Two-Bedroom Home with Smart Layout

Plan #J6687-E · 820 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
820
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is just 39 ft wide and 39 ft deep
  • Want to minimize build costs — this plan is only 800 sq ft
  • Need a home office for remote work (dedicated home office/study)
  • Seeking a starter home or secondary dwelling (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
  • Want a master-down design with private ensuite (first-floor master suite with private bath)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ bedrooms for a growing family — this plan has only 2 bedrooms
  • Want a large footprint for entertaining — this design is 800 sq ft total
  • Need a garage for vehicle storage — this plan has no garage
  • Prefer a two-story layout — this is a single-story cottage

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 820 sq ft · 35.00′W × 35.00′D

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About this plan

Compact and Clever Two-Bedroom Home with Smart Layout provides 820 square feet of heated living space within a concise 29'8" width and 28'8" depth footprint. Designed as a one-story cottage, this plan is engineered for efficiency, making it an effective solution for narrow infill lots or compact residential sites that require a smaller building envelope without sacrificing interior utility.

The interior architecture centers on an open-concept great room that anchors the living area, promoting direct sightlines to the kitchen. A dedicated home office is integrated into the floor plan, providing a private zone for remote work. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry to maximize storage capacity, while the first-floor laundry room is positioned to maintain utility circulation within the primary living level.

The layout utilizes a cluster-bedroom configuration to separate the private areas from the main social core. This includes a primary suite with a dedicated full bathroom and a secondary bedroom served by the second full bathroom. The design ensures that both bedrooms maintain proximity to the central living areas while providing necessary separation for privacy.

Structural specifications include an 8-foot ceiling height throughout the main floor, creating a consistent vertical scale. The home is built on a slab foundation with 8:12 roof pitch framing, resulting in a maximum building height of 17'5". This roof profile facilitates efficient water shed and contributes to the classic cottage aesthetic while ensuring a durable, low-maintenance exterior envelope.

Key Features: 820 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, slab foundation, 8:12 roof pitch, 8-foot ceilings, walk-in pantry, home office, cluster-bedroom layout, one-story configuration, master-down design.

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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)820 sq ft
1st Floor820 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House35′
Building Height17′5″
1st Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
35.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
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