Whether you plan to live off the grid, monetize a rental property, or simply need extra space, tiny houses can do it all. Our obsession with the miniature dwellings is well-founded, in large part due to all the versatile floor plans out there. Tiny house plans aren't limited by square footage; in fact, that limitation can inspire the most creative layouts. The best tiny homes offer more than one bedroom, office space, and porches, decks, and pergolas—some can even go on your rooftop. A floor plan can be pricey if you opt for a custom one or use an architectural firm, but more affordable stock tiny house floor plans abound online and at retailers like Wayfair and Amazon. And cost isn't the only smart reason to go the stock route.
Using a stock tiny house plan is one of the most reliable and fastest ways to build one. (Buying a prefab tiny house to plop down in your yard is easier, but it's also less customizable.) Why? For starters, you know it'll work. "Stock plans have often been used before," says Hubert Miles, a certified master home inspector and founder of the website Home Inspection Insider. "You can see how they work in real-life situations rather than just a rendering." A stock tiny house floor plan can also help you avoid unnecessary delays, adds Miles: "You don't have to wait on a lengthy drafting process. Stock plans are ready to be printed and given to your contractor."
Before you buy a tiny house plan, double check all the dimensions and compare them with your lot size. (You might be tempted to assume it will fit in your yard because, after all, it's tiny, but that's not always the case.) Miles also recommends taking into consideration any special needs you may have now or in the future, such as ADA accessibility or extra storage space, and ensuring the tiny house floor plan you pick accommodates them. Ahead, 18 tiny house floor plans with features you'll love, from walk-in closets and lofts to the ultimate roof deck.
Kate McGregor is House Beautiful’s SEO Editor. She has covered everything from curated decor round-ups and shopping guides, to glimpses into the home lives of inspiring creatives, for publications such as ELLE Decor, Domino, and Architectural Digest’s Clever.
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