Tiny house ideas are abundant, and it’s easy to see why.
Are you considering one for yourself?
In some cases, it can be cheaper to buy a pre-built home.
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This depends on whether you’re considering building a home yourself or hiring a professional.
Building the home yourself can save about half of the cost, but requires significant time and expertise.
What Is Considered A Tiny Home?
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Part of that expertise involves knowing what size house and what plan you want to call home.
The definition varies depending on who you ask, but homesunder 600 square feetare typically referred to as tiny.
(A1,000-square-foot houseis generally considered a small house.)
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They may be small, but they aren’t cramped.
Explore these 26 tiny house plans that are ready to be built.
Turn it into a weekend getaway or your new, permanent home.
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Palmetto Cottage, Plan #2009
This Lowcountry cottagemight be the definition of charming.
Arustic stone fireplaceand railed porches provide the finishing touches.
The clapboard style helps it fit right into a peaceful clearing in the woods.
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Beachside Bungalow, Plan #1117
Dream of living on the beach?
With this bungalow, all that’s left for you to do is find the prime real estate location.
Boathouse accents include the metal roof, exposed rafter tails, shuttered windows, and wood siding.
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You might want to spend all your time herenot only on weekends.
The kitchen and bathroom sit at the end of the home, neat and compact.
Deer Run, Plan #731
Cozy cabin living in 973 square feet?
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The upstairs features another full bathroom and a comfortable sleeping area for the occasional guest.
Grayson Trail, Plan #988
Front porch and back porch?
The loft, accessible by a ladder, serves as storage space or a reading nook.
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The plan is also available in two variations, with one offering a more prominent front porch.
you’re able to’t say no to that!
The Smokey Creek, Plan #729
Escape into a forest hideaway with this tiny house.
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Inside, you’ll feel snug as a bug on a boat.
The porch columns add a touch of grandeur, and you canhang some plantersfor an extra spot of greenery.
And there’s a garage!
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The generous covered front porch invites all to stop for a nap on a lazy afternoon.
We’re in love with this inviting front porch, which leads right into the spacious living room.
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