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The Green House

2-Bedroom Cottage Plan with Dining Nook

955 SQ. FT. | 2 BED | 1.5 BATH | 2-STORY

Don’t let the square footage fool you—The Green House is one of the most charming and cleverly engineered small home blueprints in our catalog. This 955 sq. ft. cottage design is packed with rich architectural character, featuring a full chef-capable kitchen, a smart built-in dining booth, abundant integrated storage, and a private back porch ready to become your favorite outdoor escape.

Whether your goal is building a cozy primary residence, a backyard mother-in-law cottage, a detached guest house, or a high-performing short-term vacation rental, The Green House delivers a complete, incredibly inviting living experience within one of the most efficient ultra-narrow footprints available.

Key Design Features

Full Chef-Capable Kitchen: A complete, beautifully appointed kitchen layout prioritizing full-scale counter space and storage over compromise.

Built-In Dining Booth: A smart, space-saving built-in booth provides comfortable seating for dining, hosting, or working from home.

Abundant Integrated Storage: Custom built-in storage solutions mapped throughout the main level keep the open layout entirely clean and clutter-free.

Flexible Rear Porch Space: A private back porch engineered to easily transition into a screened porch, open deck, or outdoor garden oasis.

Spacious Upper-Level Bedrooms: Both second-floor bedrooms feature generous closets, flanking a shared bath with options for an extended vanity.

Under-Stair Powder Room: A cleverly tucked main-level half bath keeps the entertaining floor fully functional without wasting an inch of space.

Plan Specifications

• Footprint: 22’ 0” Width x 42’ 0” Depth (An exceptional solution for ultra-narrow town lots or secondary backyard placement)
• Max Ridge Height: 35’ 0”
• Foundation: Cost-efficient Slab on Grade
• Framing: 2x4 Exterior Walls | Truss Roof Framing
• Ceilings: 9’ 0” First Floor | 8’ 0” Second Floor
• Roof Details: Steep, classic 12 on 12 Pitch | Truss Framing

The Design Philosophy

Every blueprint in our collection is crafted with a strict focus on structural flow and spatial efficiency. The Green House proves that a smaller architectural footprint never requires a smaller lifestyle—every square inch is highly intentional, every built-in asset is considered, and every room is engineered to feel spacious, welcoming, and complete.

Meet the Designer

Every blueprint is crafted by Angela, a professional spatial designer with a degree in Construction Graphics Technology from Purdue and studies in interior architecture.

With 16+ years of custom home design—including a decade in custom construction in Charleston, SC—Angela specializes in resilient coastal style homes engineered for flood and hurricane zones.