Discover the charm and comfort of cottage living with our expert roundup of the top 12 best cottage floor plans and house designs. Whether nestled in a lush countryside or perched by a serene lakeside, each design offers a unique blend of coziness and practicality, making them perfect for anyone dreaming of a quaint, storybook home.
From traditional layouts with rustic touches to modern adaptations that blend seamlessly with nature, our selection is curated to inspire and guide you in creating your ideal retreat. Dive into the details of each plan as we explore what makes these cottage house designs floor plans stand out in the world of small-scale architecture.
2-Bedroom Beach-Style Two-Story Small Cottage House
This cozy two-bedroom beach cottage has cedar shake siding and classic shuttered windows. It also features skylights that fill the inside with natural light. The cottage has covered porches on both sides, perfect for enjoying the view.
3-Bedroom Two-Story The Wycliffe Small Cottage Home
This two-story cottage features classic blue siding, gable roofs, and charming twin dormers. It has covered porches in the front and back for extra beauty.
When you walk inside, you’ll find a spacious open floor plan. The great room has a cozy fireplace and flows right into the dining area and kitchen, which are marked by a single column. The dining area has an impressive tray ceiling.
2-Bedroom Single-Story Small Cottage House with Screened Porch
This lovely one-story cottage has a beautiful light green outside with a metal roof, a brick chimney, and white window frames with vertical shutters.
Inside, the house feels warm and cozy with lots of wood. The front porch leads you straight into the main living area, which includes a big room and the kitchen. A fireplace in the middle keeps this space warm, and double doors open to a large screened porch.
3-Bedroom Two-Story Small Cottage Home
This two-story cottage has green metal roofs, white walls, pretty trims, and a pergola on the side porch. It’s designed with everything you need and nice outdoor spots to enjoy fresh air and peaceful views.
1-Bedroom Two-Story Highpoint Small Storybook Cottage
This 1-bedroom cottage features charming Palladian windows, gable roofs, taupe siding, and cozy wooden elements. The first floor has a workshop and two garages, which together can hold three cars comfortably.
Upstairs, the main living area has an open floor plan. In the great room, there’s a fireplace that catches your eye, and a snack counter divides the kitchen from the great room and dining area.
Two-Story 1-Bedroom Versatile Small Storybook Cottage House
This two-story cottage is perfect for vacations or as a main home for small families. It has a shed dormer, gable roofs, and ridge turrets. Right when you walk in, you’ll find a powder room and laundry to the right and a storage closet on the left.
The living room has a fireplace and big windows that let in lots of natural light. It opens up to the dining area and kitchen, which includes a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar. Outside the dining room, there’s a large deck that runs along the back of the house.
Two-Story 3-Bedroom Country Cottage for a Sloping Lot with Loft Area
This lovely country cottage covers 1,480 square feet and is perfect for small families or couples. It has 2 to 3 bedrooms, so you can invite guests or set up a home office. There are also 2 bathrooms to make mornings easier. The house has two floors, which helps use the space well and keeps it feeling cozy.
Shelley Garden Small Storybook Cottage House
The Shelley cottage has a space-saving floor plan that’s perfect for a garden. It includes features that save rainwater and keep the heat inside with a special floor system. For something so small, I love how it’s sustainable.
1-Bedroom Single-Story Shirley Small Storybook Cottage House
The Shirley cottage home looks traditional with its wooden walls, classic pointed roof, and a cozy covered porch. The main floor is open and shared by the living room, dining area, and a small kitchen. Every part of the house is perfectly connected.
Southern Style 1-Bedroom Single-Story Cottage
This Southern style cottage has a small layout with 523 square feet, making it perfect for a guest house, rental property, or a first home. It has porches on the front and back, which add more outdoor space to enjoy. The open floor plan inside makes the cottage feel bigger. The living room has lots of seats and big windows that let in beautiful views and plenty of sunlight. There’s also a Murphy bed that folds up to save space.
Charming 3-Bedroom Modern Farmhouse Small Storybook Cottage
This 3-bedroom modern farmhouse has a classic look with board and batten siding, stone details, a dormer window, and gable roofs with decorative wood trims.
When you walk inside, you enter a two-story foyer.
Past the laundry room, there’s a big room called the lodge room. It has a cozy fireplace, a high vaulted ceiling, and sliding glass doors that lead to a covered porch.
This is a great spot to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
Cottage Style 2-Bedroom Single-Story Ranch with Open Living Space and Front Porch
This cozy 2-bedroom cottage has a charming look, with board and batten siding, windows with shutters, and a front porch with beautiful, rustic timbers. When you step inside, you’ll find the living room and kitchen together in the center of the home. Big windows let in lots of sunlight and offer beautiful views.