Your flock has emptied the nest.
What does that mean?
It might be time to downsize.
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Let’s make something clear:Downsizingdoesn’t need to feel like downgrading.
These house plans all fall under 1,800 square feet, which is really all you need for easy living.
Do you want somewhere cozy to take your coffee in the morning?
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Try a house plan likeHawthorn Cottagewith screened-in porch space that lives larger than the biggest living room.
Are you worried about enough sleep space for family visits?
Pick a house plan likeCloudland Cottagethat incorporates bunk bed nooks in otherwise-unused spaces.
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Thesesmall house plansare perfect for downsizing in style.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are in their own attached wing on the side, allowing for privacy.
In the common area, the fireplace beckons all comers to make warm memories.
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Fontanel Carriage House
2 bedroom/2 bath1,099 square feet
If you enjoy smaller living, rejoice!
This Fontanel carriage house plan packs its 1,099 square-feet full of country farmhouse charm.
Two floors are used in a design that makes every square foot count.
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What we want to know is how much time you will spend on this home’s charming porch.
A galley-style kitchen and fireplace-focused living space makes the house plan feel warm and welcoming.
Upstairs, the two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, making this space perfect for hosting.
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Palmetto Cottage
1 bedroom/1.5 bath656 square feet
Want something extra small?
It’s perfect for those who travel often and desire little-to-no upkeep.
Canton Row
3 bedroom/2.5 bath1,623 square feet
The three bedrooms are spacious in this charming two-story.
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It’s the perfect little nook.
This cottage lives bigger than its just-right size, thanks to an open floor plan.
The two full baths are ample, along with bedrooms that provide plenty of space for visitors or family.
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The plan allows natural light to flood the home, if you place it on your property just right.
May we suggest positioning the full-width rear covered porch in front of bay or ocean views?
Cloudland Cottage
2 bedroom/2 bath1,200 square feet
Who said you have to sacrifice sleep space?
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A nearly 200-square-foot back porch makes a perfect place to hang.
The back deck area is perfect for summer cookouts with your family or neighbors.
Plenty of covered and screened porch space helps the space live larger than its not-too-big size.
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