These smaller floor plans feel cozy and spacious.
You may be dreaming of downsizing to acozy cottageor planning to build a lakeside retreat.
Either way, there is probably aSouthern Livinghouse plan that checks every box on your wish list.
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(If not, all these plans are customizable to fit your lifestyle.
Our list features charming Lowcountry cottages, homes withpretty porches, rustic cabins, and more.
Though smaller in square footage, these two-bedroom house plans maintain every inch of comfort and style.
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New Bunkhouse
A formerSouthern Livingeditor-in-chief built this rustic-modern cabin as a lakeside retreat.
There’s plenty of space to entertain with a breezyscreened porchand open-concept floor plan.
Each bedroom features a private bath and walk-in closet.
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Cloudland Cottage
You’ll love long weekend getaways at this 1,200-square-foot storybook cottage.
Visitors can gather in the central living space or on the back porch.
There’s plenty of room for overnight guests, with two bedrooms and two bunk areas upstairs.
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Empty nesters will flip for this Lowcountry cottage.
Tuck the bedrooms away from all the action in the back of the house.
The u-shaped kitchen is also outfitted with bar stool seating that can fit up to six stools.
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Mill Springs
Whether visiting for weekends or extended stays, Mill Springs cabin is a comfortable getaway.
Details like wood shingle siding and stone add charm.
Theres even an option to add a water wheel.
The Loudon (B and D Plans)
This spacious plan is small but mighty.
Mango Cottage
The cozy 1,334-square-foot Mango Cottage seems much larger thanks to itsfarmhouse-inspiredpitched roof.
Inside, a tall, vaulted ceiling keeps the living area feeling airy.
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Each bedroom includes a private bath.
Turn the loft area upstairs into another guest room, home office, or hangout space.
Holly Grove
Holly Grove is a beautiful place to call home.
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Architect John Tee designed a straightforward plan inspired by shotgun houses.
The home office and quiet screened porch off the main bedroom are two other design elements we love.
With its classic architectural style, this home could fit into Lowcountry prefs or suburban neighborhoods.
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The straightforward one-story plan makes room for amenities like a home office and a cozy screened porch.
Theres plenty of space for outdoor living.
The front porch will fit aporch swingcomfortably, and the great room opens to a large screened-in porch.
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Couples Cottage
If acoastal lifestyleis what you’re after, check out the Couples Cottage.
Upstairs, the two bedrooms each have a private bath and access to their own porch.
Deer Run
Farmhouse lovers should look no further than this country cabin.
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The Deer Run plan packs a lot into 973 square feet.
Carolina Craftsman
Look no further for a home plan featuring a coastal take on the classicCraftsman style.
Whisper Creek
Escape to this darling getaway retreat that looks at home nestled in the woods.
Vaulted ceilings create an airy, open feeling, while the stone chimney adds rustic charm.
Take in the views from the wide porch.
Enter through a large front porch and enjoy the simplistic design of the main floor layout.
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The loft space provides more room for guests or extra living space.
Guests will feel at home with the upper-floor loft with a private bath.
Cotton Hill Cottage
The Cotton Hill Cottage shows that unique things come in small packages.
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This house fits in whether constructed in a suburban neighborhood or along the water.
The home’s abundance of windows creates an open and inviting atmosphere.
Continue the house layout’s positive flow with the big deck on the rear of this country-style ranch.
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This cottage has free-flowing spaces on the main floor and a loft area on the upper floor.
Rustic Beach Cottage
Awrap-around porch, partially screened-in, makes this home ideal for waterfront living.
The large family room and primary upstairs bedroom create a well-balanced design.
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The window seat in the upstairs bedroom is ideal for taking in scenic views.
Enter the home from the spacious front porch.
The great room opens to a back deck and the large screened porch.
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Tucked just outside the bedrooms, a large porch feels like another room.
Screen the front porch or leave it open for evening viewing.
Shared living space is plentiful, and theres a private den or study off the entry.
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