For this week’s post I’m dialing it back to Floor Plan Design / Space Planning 101, and sharing some basic space planning tips, illustrating with a floor plan option for a small house, 2nd story remodel project.
Sometimes, size doesn’t matter. Maryann Studio Architects have designed an ingeniously structured one-room cabin in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA, with a living surface of just 750 square feet. This modestly-sized home houses a kitchen, living area, dining area and two sleeping alcoves and feels quite spacious. The interiors are done in simple tones and accentuate […]
Between Earth Ships, the Small House Movement, and others, there’s a huge desire for off-the-grid alternatives to typical housing options. London’s EcoFloLife have been working on these…
Andrew Maynard Architects created a home for a couple and their twin sons, who were wishing for a place for ‘community, art and nature to come together’, what they’ve got was a small village. Tower House is village externally and a home internally. The house defies logic as the exterior appears to be a series […]
Henry Goss Architects' Lode House extension in East Cambridgeshire has finally reached completion. This is a exquisitely detailed addition
Meet the Petite Maison 2 bedroom tiny house, designed for a family of 3. Explore this layout and download tiny house plans free of this modern tiny house.
This newly built stone home, dubbed "Mirabeau", is located on Eaton Park Road in Cobham, Surrey, England, UK and is situated on 2/3 of an acre of land.
Reflecting pools are water features that not only exude a serene and peaceful charm, but also accentuate the best aspects of your home or the canopy surrounding it by acting as a giant mirror! Modern reflecting pools have come a long way beyond the expansive and excessively large pools that require hefty maintenance and constant […]
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Pre-fab and stylish small housing.
Image 3 of 13 from gallery of Warsaw Villa / Kulczyński Architect + PL09. Photograph by Jan Karol Gołębiewski
Budget home extension ideas including before and after pictures, process and cost. A step by step blog explaining how I extended my home without planning permission and for a much lower price than you might think.
Looking for great tiny house plans for families? Careful planning will help you decide on a tiny home layout to meet all the needs of your family.
There are advantages to building with cob, including its eco-friendly nature, low cost, and versatility. Here are a few more pros and cons.
Image 8 of 15 from gallery of Little Big House / Room11 Architects. Photograph by Ben Hosking
We have seen versions of this before, but here is a new moveable feast of a bed that hangs off the wall and frees up very expensive floor space
SHAKE UP YOUR SCHEMEDesign a bespoke installation with MDF wall panelling kits. Perfect for adding character to interiors, each pack contains eight pre-cut strips for creating dado level, half wall, picture rail or floor-to-ceiling Shaker-style panelling in a square or rectangular layout.Versatile and adaptable, this MDF panelling kit offers multiple layout options; customise the design to suit your stylistic preferences and the dimensions of your wall – use as many kits as you need to fit the scale of your project and cut the strips to size if required. Choose from two strip widths to suit your desired aesthetic; 63mm offers a subtle effect, while 97mm provides a more statement look. You can also paint them in any shade or finish to complement your palette and décor.Made from moisture-resistant MDF, the strips are suitable for installation in any room, including humid areas. Fix them to your wall with pins and Hybrid Grab Adhesive before treating them with a water-based primer to ensure the best result when painting.Complete your installation by giving your Shaker-style panelling a traditional finishing touch with a decorative Dado Rail or a minimalist MDF Top Trim.
In January of this year, we broke ground on our new small Cottage in the Southeast.* ( *For those who are confused about this new cottage vs our Tiny French Farmhouse: the property that we’re restoring and renovating in France is a forever project for us, and won’t be livable full-time for several
This 750 square foot country house plan - build it as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), rental cottage or a full-time home - gives you 2 beds, 1 bath and has a5'-deep covered front porch. The left side of the home is open concept with the living room in front and the kitchen in back both set under a vaulted and (optionally) beamed ceiling. Bedrooms line the right side of the home and share a bath. Laundry is conveniently located in a utility closet. Related Plan: Get an alternate version with house plan 420123WNT (800 sq. ft.). NOTE: Please allow 3 to 5 business days for delivery.
The Corrales casita is the best of both worlds for guests looking to visit New Mexico! Available to rent for $155 per night, this tiny home is in a farming community near a popular waterway where visitors can explore. After a day of exploring, guests return to a stunning farmhouse-style tiny home where a full-size
A unique collection of small house plans under 1000 sq. ft., A-frame shed plans, cabin plans with step-by-step guide How to Build a Tiny House
Small Space Living can be rewarding when you design and organize your spaces with function in mind. You can live well in any size of home.
This 1,058 square foot small country cottage has a 17' by 6' front porch giving you 102 square feet of outdoor space to enjoy and a 29' by 8' rear porch giving you 232 more covered outdoor space. Inside, there is a total of 1,058 square feet of heated living space with two bedrooms lining the right side and a vaulted living room open to the dining room and kitchen on the left.
Truoba Mini 319 house plan character is expressed by open floor plan and connecting interior and exterior spaces. Plan 924-11 is designed for compact living
More often than not, the idea of paring down your possessions and hunkering down in a secluded tiny home sounds pretty darn appealing. Tiny homes allow you to escape from the outside world, live simply, and hopefully lessen your carbon footprint. According to a report from the data science team at iProperty Management, tiny homes have exploded in popularity, with 63 percent of millennials interested in purchasing one. And buying a smaller space means less money leaving your wallet, right?
760 sq ft Modern Tiny House Plan, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 16' wide x 26' deep, 2-story structure on a concrete slab foundation.
The tiny cottage building guide is your road map for creating a dream modern cottage on your property to use as a source of additional rental income, a guest house, or a mother-in-law cottage.
This simple, yet appealing, 3-bedroom cottage plan keeps budget in mind with its rectangular shape and cozy footprint. A charming front porch completes the design. Once inside, the great room and eat-in kitchen are open to one another for comfortable everyday living. L-shaped counters surround a prep island, and a door off the kitchen leads to the side yard. At the end of the hall, discover the master bedroom, which features a walk-in closet and 4-fixture bath. Two additional bedrooms reside across the hall and share a full bath. Related Plan: Get an alternate exterior with house plan 25005DH (1,320 sq. ft) NOTE: This plan cannot be built within a 200 mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia.
If you're looking for a space to make your own and call home while being in nature, then continue ahead as this will appeal to you.
