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Modern House Plan 890-1 800 Sq Ft, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Floor, 0 Garage

Key Specs
  • 2
    Beds
  • 1
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 0
    Garages
  • 800
    Square Feet
A modern cottage plan where adventuresome, playful design makes the most of a small space with private and public areas that connect elegantly to the outdoors. This 2 bedroom plan won Fine Homebuilding Magazine's 2013 Small Home of the Year Award. The magazine recognized the design “for its shared spaces and connections to the outdoors that make it seem larger than its physical boundaries…” The layout is mostly one open space containing kitchen and living-dining area connecting to a large wrap-around deck (photos by Mike Dean). Key elements define individual “rooms” without separating one from another -- like the kitchen peninsula and the window seat -- making the main space feel larger than it is. Nir designed the house to be energy-wise, with rigid foam insulation in walls and roof and separate photo-voltaic arrays for generating electricity and hot water. The design was also a finalist in the 2014 HOWIE Awards sponsored by Houseplans.com. It’s definitely the little award-winning cottage that could! Note: Width and Depth do not include uncovered porch areas.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Stories: 1
Garages: 0

Dimension

Depth: 34'
Height: 15'
Width: 32'

Area

Total: 800 sq/ft
Main Floor: 800 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Roof

Primary Pitch: 2:12

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: Siding
Framing: 2x6

Bedroom Features

Walk In Closet

Outdoor Spaces

Grill Deck Sundeck

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Suited For Vacation Home

What's Included

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  • Foundation Plan(s): Drawn to 1/4" scale, this page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls and excavated and unexcavated areas.
  • Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans, drawn to 1/4" scale for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc. as well as the location of electrical outlets and switches.
  • Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements.
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): Roof framing or truss directions are shown, slope directions are indicated and structural members are sized and called out if applicable. Important: 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): Vertical cutaway views of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing.
  • Electrical Plan(s): Shows the location of lights, receptacles, switches, etc. Some plans that do not include an electrical plan may have it available for an additional fee.
  • Mechanical Plan(s): Shows the suggested location of mechanical items like a water heater and furnace. Typically will not show duct work or actual HVAC system.
  • Detail Sheet(s): Details sheets Shows floor, ceiling, and wall assemblies as well as other typical wall details. for items like walls, chimneys, and fireplaces, including abbreviations, span tables.
  • Construction Notes and Detail(s): Shows basic parts and assemblies recommended for the home so the builder can see how things come together.
  • Door and Window Schedule(s): A list of all the doors and windows needed to construct the house. This can help with estimating materials costs.

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