This 1.5-story cottage packs two real bedrooms into a loft with its own bath, all above an open living and kitchen area warmed by a covered front porch. At 1,005 sq ft heated (504 sq ft main floor, 501 sq ft loft), it is sized for a slab foundation and a steep gable roof that sheds snow and rain fast. Two full bathrooms, no wasted hallway space, and a kitchen island built for real cooking. A great fit for owner-builders, vacation retreats, backyard cottages, and rental-income builds who want small-footprint living without a cramped floor plan.
Full specifications
| Plan number | 26119 |
| Style | Home Plan Blueprint |
| Heated area | 1005 sq ft (ANSI Z765) |
| Width and depth | 18'x28' |
| Loft | Yes, flexible office / guest space |
| Floors | 1.5 |
| Roof pitch | 10:12 |
| Roof style | Gable |
| Framing | 2x6 |
| Garage detail | None |
| Covered porches | 108 sq ft |
| Design standard | 2021/2022 IRC with amendments |
| Files delivered | Print-ready PDF + editable CAD (.dwg), with five printed sets available as an add-on |
| License | Single build licence as standard. Additional and unlimited build licences available in the purchase panel; the Complete Build Package includes unlimited builds |
| Delivery | Instant download + email, lifetime re-download |
What's included in this house plan?
A complete working drawing set, delivered as a print-ready PDF at A0 sheet size (33.1 x 46.8 in).
- Complete Architectural Floor Plans
- Loft & Open Living Space Layouts
- Roof, Ceiling & Building Section Drawings
- Exterior Elevations from All Sides
- Kitchen & Bathroom Construction Details
- Door, Window & Opening Schedules
- Electrical & Plumbing Layout Plans
- Wall, Rafter & Foundation Details
- Material List for Construction Planning
- Builder-Ready House Blueprints in PDF Format
Which build licence do you need?
| One home | Included with every package. You may build a single dwelling from this plan set on one lot. Keep the files for life and re-download whenever you need them. |
| Several homes | Add one build licence for each extra home, $499.00 apiece. The drawings do not change; the licence simply covers more dwellings. Common for spec builders putting up two or three of the same model. |
| Unlimited homes | $1,499.00 removes the build limit permanently, on any number of lots. Already included at no extra cost in the Complete Build Package. |
| What no licence allows | Reselling, sharing, sub-licensing or republishing the drawings themselves, in any format. The licence covers construction, not redistribution. |
| Upgrading later | You can buy an additional or unlimited licence at any time after your original order. Email us your order number and we will apply it to the same plan. |
Prefer paper? Add five printed sets.
| What arrives | Five complete construction sets printed full size on 24 x 36 inch bond paper, folded and boxed, plus the same instant PDF download. |
| Why five | One for the permit office, one for your lender or appraiser, one for your framer, one for your subs and one to keep clean on your own desk. |
| Cost | $379.00 plus shipping, calculated at checkout from your address. |
| Turnaround | Printed to order and dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Your digital files are delivered the moment you pay, so nothing waits on the post. |
| Revisions | Prints are produced from the plan as drawn. If you are also ordering modifications, wait for the revised set before adding prints so the paper matches the final design. |
About this house plan
This 18x28 small cottage floor plan delivers 1,005 square feet of heated living space across a ground floor and loft, built around an open-concept living and kitchen area under a steep 12/12 gable roof. It is a 1.5-story cabin design that puts both bedrooms upstairs in a private loft, leaving the entire ground floor free for living, cooking, and storage.
Downstairs, the living room measures 13'6" x 13'6" and opens directly to a 10'0" x 13'6" kitchen with a center island, ideal for entertaining or slow weekend mornings. A full bathroom, laundry nook, and foyer round out the main level, along with a straight-run staircase leading up to the loft. Upstairs, Bedroom 1 spans 13'6" x 10'6" with its own closet, and Bedroom 2 measures 10'0" x 10'6", also with a dedicated closet. A second full bathroom sits between the two bedrooms at the top of the stairs, so neither bedroom has to share across the house.
Structurally, the cottage sits on a concrete slab foundation with continuous perimeter footings, framed in wood stud construction with 2x6 exterior walls and wood siding. The roof uses 9-inch insulated wood rafters under asphalt shingle roofing, pitched at 12/12 for fast water and snow shed, with a lower 3/12 awning roof over the entry and dormer window. The plan includes a 200A electrical service, PEX or copper supply plumbing, and a minimum 40-gallon water heater specification.
This layout works well as a vacation cabin, a backyard cottage or ADU, a rental or short-term-stay build, or a first cottage for owner-builders who want two genuine bedrooms without a large footprint. Because both bedrooms sit in the loft, the ground floor stays open and public, which is useful for anyone renting the space out or hosting guests who do not need to pass a bedroom to reach the bathroom.
This plan is drawn to the 2022 California Residential Code and is not sealed or engineered for other states. Many jurisdictions require local engineering review before permitting, so check with your local building department before you buy or build. This design does not include a garage and is intended for single-family residential use.
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