44 Open Concept Cottage Floor Plans (2024)

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Single-Story Modern 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Corner Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Contemporary Style Single-Story Tudor Cottage with Front Porch and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 4-Bedroom Two-Story Farmhouse Cottage with Loft and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Country Style 3-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Front Porch and Open Concept Design (Floor Plan) Cottage Style 2-Bedroom Single-Story Tiny Home with Open Living Space and Covered Front Porch (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Modern Two-Story Cottage with Balcony and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Two-Story Country Style 3-Bedroom Creekside Cottage with Wraparound Porch and Open Living Area (Floor Plan) 2-Bedroom Country Style Single-Story Cottage with L-Shaped Porch and Open Concept Design (Floor Plan) Two-Story 5-Bedroom New American Style Cottage with Front Porch and Open Living Area (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Modern Single-Story Cottage with Side-Entry Garage and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Single-Story Modern 3-Bedroom Cottage Ranch with Open Living Space and Double Garage (Floor Plan) Single-Story Contemporary 3-Bedroom Cottage with Open Living Space and Side-Loading Garage (Floor Plan) 2-Bedroom Single-Story Country Style Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Design (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Southern Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Living Space (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Cottage Style Two-Story Home for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Design (Floor Plan) Modern 3-Bedroom Two-Story Euro-Style Cottage with Open Living Space and Balcony (Floor Plan) Single-Story European Style 2-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Single-Story Southern Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Rear Double Garage and Open Living Area (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Country Style Two-Story Cottage with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan) Southern Style 1-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan) Two-Story Craftsman Style 4-Bedroom Country Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 1-Bedroom Single-Story Cloe Cottage with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan) Elevated 2-Bedroom Beach Style Two-Story Eva Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan) Two-Story 4-Bedroom Tidy Cottage with Open Living Space and Bonus Room (Floor Plan) Single-Story Modern 1-Bedroom Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Two-Story Southern Style 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 4-Bedroom Single-Story Modern Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Single-Story Exclusive Country Cottage with Open Living Area and Rear Garage (Floor Plan) Single-Story 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Floor Plan and Rear Garage (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Two-Story Mountain Cottage with Open-Concept Living Space (Floor Plan) Two-Story 2-Bedroom European Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Two-Story European Cottage with Open Concept Living and Double Garage (Floor Plan) Single-Story 2-Bedroom European Cottage-Style Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 1-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan) Two-Story 4-Bedroom The Andalusia Rustic Cottage for a Sloping Lot with Open-Concept Living (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage Style Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Single-Story 3-Bedroom Traditional Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 2-Bedroom Single-Story Rustic Cottage Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Two-Story Cottage Style 4-Bedroom Home for a Corner Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Single-Story 2-Bedroom Cottage Style Home for a Narrow Lot with Open Living Space (Floor Plan) Classic Two-Story 3-Bedroom The Colridge Cottage for a Sloping Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) 3-Bedroom Single-Story Country Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Single-Story Craftsman Style 4-Bedroom Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) Rustic Two-Story 3-Bedroom The Seymour Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan) FAQs References

This collection of houses has open-concept, cottage-inspired floor plans that give your room a seamless, easy-to-navigate feel. Check out the below floor plans.

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Single-Story Modern 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Corner Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,643
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

This modern cottage features an impeccable facade graced with vertical siding, attractive stone accents, varying gable peaks, and an inviting front porch highlighted by a stunning archway.

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3-Bedroom Contemporary Style Single-Story Tudor Cottage with Front Porch and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,527
  • Bedrooms: 2-3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Steeply pitched gables give this contemporary cottage a Tudor vibe. It is further enhanced with a pristine white stucco exterior, stone accents, a shed dormer, and a welcoming front porch highlighted by an archway.

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4-Bedroom Two-Story Farmhouse Cottage with Loft and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,846
  • Bedrooms: 3-4
  • Bathrooms: 2.5-3.5
  • Stories: 2
  • Garage: 2

This farmhouse cottage radiates a traditional charm with its horizontal siding, stone skirting, gable rooflines, and an inviting front porch bordered by white columns.

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Country Style 3-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Front Porch and Open Concept Design (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,265
  • Bedrooms: 2-3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

This country style cottage home offers an open and flexible floor plan with two bedrooms plus a flex room that can also be used as another bedroom or a study depending on the homeowner’s needs.

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Cottage Style 2-Bedroom Single-Story Tiny Home with Open Living Space and Covered Front Porch (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 650
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

This 2-bedroom cottage offers a compact footprint perfect for an ADU, a guest house, or a pool house.

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3-Bedroom Modern Two-Story Cottage with Balcony and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,181
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 2

A blend of shingle and clapboard siding embellishes this 3-bedroom modern cottage. It features a covered entry porch and an expansive sun deck that wraps around the home’s rear.

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Two-Story Country Style 3-Bedroom Creekside Cottage with Wraparound Porch and Open Living Area (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,241
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2

The 3-bedroom Creekside Cottage shows off a country charm with its board and batten siding, stone skirting, gable rooflines, and timber posts bordering the wraparound porch. A breezeway connects the double garage to the main home.

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2-Bedroom Country Style Single-Story Cottage with L-Shaped Porch and Open Concept Design (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,937
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

This 2-bedroom cottage radiates a country charm with its board and batten siding, multiple gables, stone accents, and a covered entry porch framed with exposed trusses.

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Two-Story 5-Bedroom New American Style Cottage with Front Porch and Open Living Area (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,209
  • Bedrooms: 3-5
  • Bathrooms: 2-3
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

Board and batten siding, multiple gables, and a deep front porch topped with a metal roof bring a great curb appeal to this New American style cottage.

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3-Bedroom Modern Single-Story Cottage with Side-Entry Garage and Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,283
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

A beautiful blend of stucco and horizontal lap siding embellishes this 3-bedroom modern cottage. It includes a side-loading garage and a covered front porch topped with a large shed dormer.

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Single-Story Modern 3-Bedroom Cottage Ranch with Open Living Space and Double Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,264
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

A mixture of stone and stucco adorn this 3-bedroom modern cottage ranch. It features a double garage that accesses the home through the mudroom.

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Single-Story Contemporary 3-Bedroom Cottage with Open Living Space and Side-Loading Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,932
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

Attractive wood siding, stone skirting, metal roofs, and expansive windows adorn this 3-bedroom contemporary cottage.

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2-Bedroom Single-Story Country Style Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Design (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,292
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

This 2-bedroom country cottage home offers a compact floor plan with a 38′ width making it perfect for narrow lots. Covered porches at the back and front extend the living space outdoors.

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3-Bedroom Southern Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,831
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

A combination of horizontal lap siding, brick base, and metal roof accent brings an immense curb appeal to this Southern style 3-bedroom cottage.

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3-Bedroom Cottage Style Two-Story Home for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Design (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,468
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2

This 3-bedroom cottage offers a compact floor plan with a 34′ width making it perfect for narrow lots. It has a symmetrical facade graced with shuttered windows and twin gables that match the entry porch.

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Modern 3-Bedroom Two-Story Euro-Style Cottage with Open Living Space and Balcony (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,233
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 2
  • Garage: 2

This modern cottage shows off a Euro-style appeal with its stucco siding, gable rooflines, charming dormers, and a covered entry highlighted with beautiful stones.

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Single-Story European Style 2-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,108
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

This 2-bedroom cottage exudes a European charm adorned with steeply pitched gables, stone and siding, cedar shake accents, and a covered front porch complemented with a decorative archway and a brick stoop.

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3-Bedroom Single-Story Southern Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Rear Double Garage and Open Living Area (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,609
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

This Southern cottage features a traditional appeal adorned with horizontal siding and symmetrical windows flanking the glazed entry door. It offers a simple and narrow floor plan that’s perfect for smaller lots.

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3-Bedroom Country Style Two-Story Cottage with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,426
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2

White horizontal lap siding brings a classic country appeal to this 3-bedroom cottage. It is further enhanced by a symmetrical facade adorned with a central shed dormer over a covered entry porch.

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Southern Style 1-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 523
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

This Southern style cottage offers a compact floor plan with 523 sq. ft. of living space making it a great guest house, a rental property, or a starter home.

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Two-Story Craftsman Style 4-Bedroom Country Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,590
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2

Brick stoop, a large, central gable dormer, and a lengthy front porch framed with decorative columns add character to this craftsman-style country cottage.

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1-Bedroom Single-Story Cloe Cottage with Open Floor Plan (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 349
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

The Cloe cottage offers a compact floor plan that comes with all the necessary amenities you’ll expect from a small cottage. Add a rainwater retention system and enjoy a more sustainable living.

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Elevated 2-Bedroom Beach Style Two-Story Eva Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 640
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2

This 2-bedroom beach style cottage is embellished with cedar shake siding, classic shuttered windows, and skylights that bathe the interior with natural light.

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Two-Story 4-Bedroom Tidy Cottage with Open Living Space and Bonus Room (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,996
  • Bedrooms: 3-4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Garage: 1

Horizontal lap siding, bold shuttered windows, an inviting front porch and a large gable dormer over the garage bring an exquisite curb appeal to this two-story cottage.

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Single-Story Modern 1-Bedroom Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 952
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

This 1-bedroom modern cottage offers a spacious open floor plan that promotes convenient living and maximum comfort.

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Two-Story Southern Style 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,997
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 2
  • Garage: 2

Blue horizontal siding, gable rooflines, and a shed dormer lend a Southern influence to this two-story cottage.

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4-Bedroom Single-Story Modern Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,009
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

An open concept living that extends onto the rear porch brings a modern flair to this 4-bedroom cottage. It includes a front-entry garage and a welcoming porch that both opens into the foyer.

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3-Bedroom Single-Story Exclusive Country Cottage with Open Living Area and Rear Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,653
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

This country cottage offers an elongated floor plan designed for narrow lots. It features a welcoming front porch taking you into the cozy foyer.

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Single-Story 3-Bedroom Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Floor Plan and Rear Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,609
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

With under 30′ wide, this 3-bedroom cottage is ideally designed for narrow lots. It features a symmetrical facade with a deep porch in front topped with a metal roof.

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3-Bedroom Two-Story Mountain Cottage with Open-Concept Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,464
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Stories: 2

Wood cladding, brick chimney, and large glass windows grace the two-story mountain cottage. Steeply pitched metal roofsadd a modern appeal to the home’s exterior.

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Two-Story 2-Bedroom European Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,419
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Stories: 2
  • Garages: 1

A two-story cottage with European flair boasting a classic siding, arched transoms, shuttered windows, and a sloping roofline that extends to the entry porch.

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3-Bedroom Two-Story European Cottage with Open Concept Living and Double Garage (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,879
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Garages: 2

European cottage with a Tudor touch showcasing its clipped gables, decorative half-timbering, and an arched entry complemented with a concrete stoop.

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Single-Story 2-Bedroom European Cottage-Style Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,366
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

High pitched rooflines and a classic stucco siding give this European cottage-style home an old-world appeal.

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1-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage with Open Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 551
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

This compact home offers a great open floor plan that promotes comfortable living as it visually extends the space.

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Two-Story 4-Bedroom The Andalusia Rustic Cottage for a Sloping Lot with Open-Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 3,427
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Stories: 2

The Andalusia rustic cottage flaunts an impeccable facade graced with stone and shake siding, varied rooflines, ridge turrets, and a welcoming front porch framed with tapered columns.

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3-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage Style Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,675
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

A mixture of board and batten siding, cedar shakes, brick accents, and tapered columns give this single-story cottage home an immense curb appeal.

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Single-Story 3-Bedroom Traditional Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,661
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Garages: 2

This 3-bedroom cottage shows off a traditional charm with its red brick exterior, hipped rooflines, shuttered windows, and an inviting front porch complemented with a stoop.

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2-Bedroom Single-Story Rustic Cottage Home with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 681
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Decorative wooden trims and a stone exterior give this 2-bedroom cottage a rustic appeal. It offers a simple yet efficient floor plan perfect for a starter home or a vacation getaway.

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Two-Story Cottage Style 4-Bedroom Home for a Corner Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,880
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Stories: 1.5
  • Garages: 2

Varying gable peaks, a shed dormer, stone accents, and wooden trims framing the entry porch add character to this exquisite cottage-style home.

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Single-Story 2-Bedroom Cottage Style Home for a Narrow Lot with Open Living Space (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 691
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

With over 600 sq. ft. of living space, this 2-bedroom cottage-style house is a perfect starter home or a vacation getaway. Cedar shake and siding give a homey feel while stone bases add character to the house.

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Classic Two-Story 3-Bedroom The Colridge Cottage for a Sloping Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 2,652
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2

The Colridge cottage exhibits a classic charm with its stone and cedar shake siding, multiple gables, shuttered windows, and a covered front porch framed with double columns.

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3-Bedroom Single-Story Country Cottage for a Narrow Lot with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,599
  • Bedrooms: 2-3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Stories: 1

This 3-bedroom cottage exudes a country charm with its board and batten siding, gable rooflines, metal awnings, and a welcoming front porch graced with tapered columns and a circular window on top.

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Single-Story Craftsman Style 4-Bedroom Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,898
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Garage: 2

This 4-bedroom cottage exhibits a craftsman charm with its stone and siding, decorative gable brackets, wooden accents, and a welcoming front porch framed with tapered columns.

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Rustic Two-Story 3-Bedroom The Seymour Cottage with Open Concept Living (Floor Plan)

Specifications:

  • Sq. Ft.: 1,622
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1.5

The Seymour cottage exudes a rustic charm boasting a beautiful blend of stone, wood, and siding. It features deep front and rear porches that extend the living space while giving you amazing views of the surrounding landscape.

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FAQs

What is the ideal size of a cottage? ›

But cottages are still defined by their cozy size — no more than 1,000 to 1,200 square feet, roughly half the size of the average American house.

What are the disadvantages of an open floor plan? ›

It's easy to see why open-concept floor plans are popular: They can make a modest amount of square footage feel spacious, they improve foot traffic flow between rooms and they're ideal for entertaining. But these designs have their drawbacks, too, such as decreased privacy and increased noise levels.

What is the difference between open concept and open floor plan? ›

What's the difference between open concept and traditional floor plans? The open concept floor plan differs from traditional layouts by eliminating walls and barriers, giving the home an open, airy feel. Traditional floor plans, on the other hand, have clearly defined rooms separated by walls and doors.

Is it cheaper to build an open concept house? ›

While traditional floor plans allow you to heat or cool only certain rooms, with an open floor plan, the entire space must be heated or cooled. Higher construction cost. Without partition walls, open concepts depend on steel or laminated beams for support. These are costly to install.

How many rooms are usually in a cottage? ›

Older cottages are typically modest, often semi-detached or terraced, with only four basic rooms ("two up, two down"), although subsequent modifications can create more spacious accommodation.

How many bedrooms can a cottage have? ›

A typical cottage may have one to three bedrooms with one or two bathrooms. Cottages often feature an open floor plan, which combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas into one cohesive space. This design creates a sense of spaciousness and flow and is ideal for entertaining and family gatherings.

Does open concept increase value? ›

In most cases, creating an open-plan living area will raise the value of your home. One Realtor study that analyzed millions of home listings found that homes with open floor plans appreciate by 7.4% each year, and a UK study showed that adding an open-plan living area can increase home value by 15%.

Is open concept still in style? ›

Open plan is evolving

Open plan isn't going out of style, but it has moved on. 'Rather than fading, open plan is evolving,' says interior designer Artem Kropovinsky. 'It has adapted to the need of having public and private spaces. 'Homes have transformed and people value both social regions and private corners.

Why do people prefer open floor plans? ›

Aesthetically open floor plans create a clear, smooth flow from room to room, that homeowners love because of the extended space they are given in each room.

Which way do you lay flooring in open concept? ›

If the home is open concept, it's important that once you choose a flooring direction, you stick with it throughout all the rooms that open onto one another. Laying the flooring in the same direction as the pathway from the front of your house to the back of your house is by far the most popular choice.

What is the best floor for open plan? ›

Luxury vinyl tiles are ideal for open plan spaces because they combine the look of solid wood and solid tile flooring with the practical features of vinyl flooring, giving you the best of both worlds.

Do people still like open concept homes? ›

While many designers and homeowners still appreciate the open concept floor plan, with more people working from home than ever before, many are reconfiguring their living space to create a dedicated office and more private workspaces.

Are open concept homes harder to heat? ›

An open floor plan allows air to circulate freely, making it easier to keep indoor air fresh and maintain an even temperature throughout the home while reducing the energy you use.

Are open concept homes becoming less popular? ›

Open-concept floor plans have been a go-to design feature of homes in recent years. But they're starting to go out of style, according to a real-estate expert. People want more divided spaces in their homes as they spend more time in them.

What is the average size of a small cottage? ›

Cottages are simply described as being smaller than the average home, between 1,000 and 2,000 sq. ft.

What is the minimum area for a cottage? ›

Minimum lot size within the Cottage Development is 2,000 square feet. b. The total floor area of each cottage shall not exceed 1,250 square feet and not to exceed 60% lot coverage.

How many square feet is a cottage? ›

Generally speaking, the defining characteristic of cottage homes is their size. Most cottages have about 1,000 square feet or less of space. Some cottages are small, stand-alone units, while other cottages are luxury homes on a larger estate.

What makes a cottage a cottage and not a house? ›

The definition of a house is any building that is usually used for accommodation that usually has multiple floors. Because a cottage is more than likely to be over one floor, and it is often used for short term accommodation, this is why they are given different definitions.

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