26x38 Modern Tiny House Floor Plan, 1 Bed 1 Bath, 988 Sq Ft

This 988-square-foot modern cottage floor plan packs a vaulted kitchen, living room, and bedroom into a single-story layout designed for easy, efficient building. The 26-by-38-foot footprint keeps the frame simple while covered patios front and back add real outdoor living space without adding square footage you have to heat or cool.

Inside, the kitchen and living room share one open, vaulted space (13'9" x 11'11" and 13'9" x 11'8") for a floor plan that never feels boxed in. The bedroom (11'11" x 12'1") also carries a vaulted ceiling and sits across from a full bath (9'8" x 7'6") and a generous 9'8" x 6'8" walk-in closet with room for a stacked washer and dryer. An 11'0" x 9'3" flex space rounds out the plan, ready to work as a home office, nursery, or second sleeping area depending on how you use it.

Construction is straightforward: 2x6 stud walls, a raised floor system on 2x10 joists, and roof framing sized per span, all sheathed and detailed for standard residential building. The roofline mixes mono-pitch and pitched forms under black corrugated metal roofing, with lap siding and a full window and door schedule included in the drawing set. Ceiling height reaches 15'2" at the roof peak, and the plan is drawn to 2022 California Residential Code, IRC 2021 with amendments, and ASCE 7-16 wind load standards.

This layout suits owner-builders working with a small footprint, backyard cottage and ADU projects, rental or short-term stay units, and anyone building a first home or downsizing to one level. The single bedroom and flex space also make it a practical guest house or in-law suite.

This plan is not engineer-stamped. Many jurisdictions require a licensed architect or engineer to review and approve plans before permitting, especially in seismic, high-wind, or coastal zones. Confirm requirements with your local building department before purchasing or starting construction.