Practical Small House Plans

CountryPlans sells energy efficient house plans for folks who want to build a home, cottage, or cabin. Most of our plans come with multiple options and modifications (included in the plan price) to fit your building style and budget.

We’re now beginning to offer editable CAD files as well!

At the moment, the Two & 1.5 Story Cottages are ready to go. If you’re eager for CAD files for any other plans, feel free to drop us a note at: Questions@CountryPlans.com

2 Story Universal Cottage. Country House Plans

Two Story Cottage

1360 sq.ft. (20’x34’)
3 bed, 3 bath
9 foundation options
Plans start at $375

1.5 Story 20x30 Cottage from CountryPlans.com

1.5 Story Cottage

900 sq.ft. (20’x30’)
1-2 bed, 1 bath
2 loft options
Plans start at $325

One Story Cottage

600 sq.ft. (20’x30’)
1 bed, 1 bath
Porch and deck plans
Plans start at $275

14x24 Builders Cottage Big Enchilada Plans Kit from CountryPlans.com

The Big Enchilada

140-692+ sq.ft. (14’x24’+)
1-3 bed, 1-2 bath
Fun & versatile plans
Plans start at $375

Victoria’s Cottage

1000 sq.ft. (35’x28’ overall)
2 bed, 1 bath
3 stair options
Plans start at $325

28x42 Granfather Cottage Plans Kit from CountryPlans.com

Grandfather Cottage

950 sq.ft. (28’x42’ overall)
2 bed, 1 bath
Easy to build
Plans start at $275

Volks Cottage

990 sq.ft. (28’x42’ overall)
2 bed, 1 bath, reverse of Grandfather Cottage
Plans start at $275

All plans come with a free booklet that helps during the entire home-building process, including:

Whether you’re building by yourself, or hiring an architect,

our plans help make the process simple, clear, and affordable!

Little House

140-336 sq.ft.
Three sizes included
(10'x14', 12'x18' & 14'x24’)
Plans start at $225

28x36 Solar Saltbox Farmhouse Plans from CountryPlans.com living room

Solar Farmhouse

1500-2100 sq.ft. (28’x36’)
3 bed, 2 bath
Sunroom & porch
Plans start at $325

a ‘how to read house plans’ guide
strategies for how to find the right land
tips for dealing with the building dept.
a visual guide to framing
notes about heating, hot water & a/c
the right foundation for various soil types
a guide to earthquake and wind bracing
details for rafter and dormer framing

Helping builders since 1978. Online since 1997.

Practical Small House Plans

CountryPlans sells energy efficient house plans for folks who want to build a home, cottage, or cabin. Most of our plans come with multiple options and modifications (included in the plan price) to fit your building style and budget.

We’re now beginning to offer editable CAD files as well!

At the moment, the Two & 1.5 Story Cottages are ready to go. If you’re eager for CAD files for any other plans, feel free to drop us a note at: Questions@CountryPlans.com

Two Story Cottage

1.5 Story Cottage

One Story Cottage

The Big Enchilada

Victoria’s Cottage

Grandfather Cottage

Volks Cottage

All plans come with a free booklet that helps during the entire home-building process, including:

Whether you’re building by yourself, or hiring an architect,

our plans help make the process simple, clear, and affordable!

Little House

Solar Farmhouse

Complements to any home

SunKit Solar Tools

Tools for finding a sunny site and building a solar-efficient home

Sunroom & Skylight Plans

Simple, detailed plans to add extra light to any home

Practical Help

Our goal is to demystify the home-building process, so over the last 40+ years we’ve built a wealth of free resources to help support builders.

Resources

Helpful articles for builders at any stage in the building and designing process.

CountryPlans Forum

Our Forum is a great place to find ideas, inspiration, community and camaraderie.

Helping builders since 1978. Online since 1997.