9. 40ft Container Small House Plans
A complete set of the floor plans is $190-$290 (with an estimated DIY cost to build of $25,500*)
For some reason, this 40 ft Shipping Container House looks less “containerized” than the previous one. Can it be because of the lighter wall colors and large sliding doors?
Anyway, with a total floor area of 581 sq. ft. it beats the previous two-container home in building costs and the footage.
The abundance of natural light will make your life in this container home more enjoyable. With this kind of light, you may even start painting or drawing instead of staring at the TV or computer screen.
Containerized homes like this one are the easiest to build, as a growing number of container dealers offer affordable modification services in case your local welder charges ‘an arm and a leg’.
10. Basic One-Room Cabin Plans Karen
A complete set of the floor plans for Karen is $139 (electronic)-$239 (printed & electronic) – with an estimated DIY cost to build of $22,700*.
This is a very cute cabin with a sleeping loft, kitchen, bathroom, and porch. It even has gutters! The plan is pretty basic.
If you think that only a single person will be able to enjoy this 264 sq. ft. house, go to Japan and see their standard apartments or capsule hotels!
11. 2-bedroom Tiny House with Screened Porch – Isla
A complete set of the floor plans is $290.00 (with an estimated DIY cost to build of $29,300*)
Yes, you absolutely can put a family of 3 into this tiny home! For couples without a child, the second bedroom can be used as an office or a walk-in closet.
The design of this tiny home creates a relaxing country mood – right away, you start imagining the flower beds around it and an aroma of blooming fruit trees in your cottage garden.
12. Chalet Plans Dorothy
A complete set of the floor plans is $290.00 e-version (with an estimated DIY cost to build of $27,500*)
With its dark brown siding and somber architecture, this 573 sq. ft. chalet looks reminiscent of historical buildings. Imagine a brook with a water mill under the raised part and a willow tree – this can be a perfect project for Airbnb.
Of course, you may paint the walls with much lighter colors and make the windows larger. The loft makes a perfect sleeping area for kids. The central block creates an impressive open space for the whole family.
Overall, it’s a lively plan with a lot of things that can be adjusted. For example, why not move the bathroom to the side where the bedroom is?
If increasing the budget is not a problem, then adding the second bathroom would be the logical thing. Most importantly, you don’t want to fall down the stairs in the middle of the night during your bathroom trip, do you?
13. One Room Cabin Plans Madison
A complete set of the floor plans is $190.00 for the e-version (with an estimated DIY cost to build of $29,000*)
One question that most of us would ask about this tiny home design is: “Where would you get these whimsical, curvy posts for the porch?” What kind of lumber store carries them?
This is a really good question, and you probably have to forage them in your backyard or nearby forest. In the meantime, regular 4×4 or even 2×4 posts will do just fine.
The floor plan of 592 sq. ft. is super-simple and surprisingly large. You may try dividing the large bedroom into 2 rooms if needed.
14. Chalet Cabin Plans Ellie
A complete set of the floor plans is $190.00 (with an estimated DIY cost to build of $11,300*)
No, this is not a playhouse! It’s a real thing where one can sleep, eat, and even host parties on the porch! No bathroom is not a big deal – you can attach one to the back of the house.
It seems like the loft or attic is pretty roomy and very cozy. The porch and the livable space are the same – 269 sq. ft. – nice design!
15. 2-Bedroom Tiny House Floor Plans – Judy
Get these 2-bedroom tiny home plans with a cost to build of $20,400*.
If you are a lover of the slanted posts, then this porch may give you enough satisfaction. Even the wall is slanted too!
As a result, this 2-bedroom tiny house is super cute and almost whimsical. We really like the mudroom by the entrance, which is a rather rare feature of modern tiny home plans.
The total square footage of 335 sq. ft. puts this two-story house into the tiny homes category. The roof has two gables on each side, and the second floor provides enough space to sleep up to 6 people.
The first level combines the living room and kitchen, bathroom, and storage. The stairway leads to the upper level with 2 bedrooms.
16. 2-Bedroom Tiny House with Porches Gloria
A complete set of the floor plans is $490.00
Gloria is a 470 sq. ft. two-story tiny house with a gable roof and a pair of fully covered and partly fenced 118 sq. ft. porches. The main room, combined with the kitchen (145 sq. ft.), is located downstairs. Two bedrooms are on the second floor.
Resembling an Amish barn, the small house Gloria is designed in a traditional style that can easily blend into any rustic country environment.
“How to Build a Tiny House” Book
Here is an excellent guide ‘HOW TO BUILD A TINY HOUSE’ that will help the beginner to get a grasp of the main tasks related to the process of building your own small house or one-room cabin.
This Tiny House Construction Guide will Teach You:
- All step-by-step processes from foundation to the roof, including connecting your house to public utilities;
- How to choose the most suitable material for building your small house.
- Learn how to fix things in your small house.
- Understand the basic tiny house typology.
- How to plan correctly and go through all the construction stages;
Not sure if you should get this book? Read our detailed review of this book here.
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