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Contemporary House Plan 917-27 192 Sq Ft, 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Floor, 0 Garage

Key Specs
  • 1
    Beds
  • 1
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 0
    Garages
  • 192
    Square Feet
This little house makes a dandy studio for artists, novelists, poets, and tuba players. Or a cozy workshop for carving decoys, tying flies, throwing pots, or throwing tantrums. Or it could be the cottage out back for your mother-in-law, for you, when your kid who majored in art history moves back home. It could be your cabin in the woods. Or the starter house for your third marriage. WORKSHOP French doors for moving large items in and out, or for letting in the evening air. 11 feet of work counter space with sink and under counter storage (or maybe even a small fridge to cool your choice of beverage). Plenty of windows for ample daylight to see what you're working on. 16' Wide x 12' Deep Overall Dimension to fit nicely in your backyard. 192 square feet total interior space (not including optional Loft). 13' x 11' (143 square feet) of open floor work space. Ceiling heights and volume vary with each design style. The optional Loft is 75 square feet. The Loft is not legally occupiable space. COTTAGE French doors for moving in the sleeper sofa and letting in the morning air with your first cup of coffee. Private toilet and shower room. A small but useful closet for your weekend jeans and t-shirts. 8 feet of counter space with sink and room for a small microwave, plus under counter storage with room for a small fridge to cool last night's leftover pizza and your choice of beverage. Plenty of windows for ample daylight to read that book you heard reviewed on the radio. 16' Wide x 12' Deep Overall Dimension to fit nicely in your backyard. 192 square feet total interior space (not including optional Loft). 9' x 11' (99 square feet) of open floor space for furnishing to your needs and liking. Ceiling heights and volume vary with each design style. The optional Loft is 75 square feet. The Loft is not legally occupiable space. STUDIO French doors for moving that old desk or large easel in and out, and for letting in the evening air. Private toilet room with hand sink so you don't have to run back to your house. 8 feet of counter space with sink and room for a small microwave, plus under counter storage with room for a small fridge to cool your choice of beverage or for cooling your heels. Plenty of windows for ample daylight to see your work and to gaze outside for inspiration. 16' Wide x 12' Deep Overall Dimension to fit nicely in your backyard. 192 square feet total interior space (not including optional Loft). 9' x 11' (99 square feet) of open floor space for room to think or paint or... Ceiling heights and volume vary with each design style. The optional Loft is 75 square feet. The Loft is not legally occupiable space.

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Basic Features

Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Stories: 1
Garages: 0

Dimension

Depth: 12'
Height: 15' 9"
Width: 16'

Area

Total: 192 sq/ft
Main Floor: 192 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Roof

Primary Pitch: 3.5:12
Roof Framing: Stick

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: Vertical Wood Tongue & Groove or Shiplap Siding
Framing: 2x4

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  • Cover Sheet: General notes, full-color exterior rendering of the garage/apartment
  • Foundation Plan(s): This page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including footings, support columns, walls, and excavated/unexcavated areas.
  • Floor Plan(s): Drawn to a scale of 1/4"=1'-0" (1/4 inch equals 1 foot; 1 inch equals 4 feet). Position and dimensions of doors, windows, interior walls, etc. are indicated.
  • Exterior Elevations: Drawn to 1/4-inch scale. Detailed drawings of all sides of the building. Suggested exterior materials, and critical vertical dimensions. Suggested window sizes and types.
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): Dimensioned roof plan and roof framing plan. If included, the framing layout is intended to be a suggested layout only. Design loads and weather conditions vary by region. As a result the size, spacing, and layout of all structural elements in this home design may need approval by a structural engineer or code official based on your specific site location.
  • Cross Section(s): Building Section drawn to 3/8-inch scale. Includes wall and roof section, dimensions of wall plate heights from slab-on-grade, eave overhang dimension from exterior wall studs, and generic exterior wall details, not to scale.
  • Electrical Plan(s): Drawn to 1/4-inch scale. Shows suggested locations for electrical components lighting fixtures, switches, and outlets.
  • Construction Notes / Detail(s): Shows basic parts and assemblies recommended for the home so the builder can see how things come together.

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