TMS-019-CF1

Description

34’x27′ Small House Design Idea | Modern Country Cottage Plan (Plan TMS-019-CF1)

Designed for modern homeowners, downsizers, vacation cabin builders, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) developers, Plan TMS-019-CF1 by TM Studio-Small House Design provides a complete two-bedroom residential layout within an efficient 34′ x 27′ building shell. Delivering 918 sq. ft. of conditioned living space paired with a generous 209 sq. ft. covered porch, this single-story country cottage pairs clean modern architecture with practical everyday functionality.

Exterior Design & Curb Appeal

• Full-Length Covered Front Porch (209 Sq. Ft.): Measuring 34′-2″ x 6′-0″, the timber-supported front porch shelters the home’s primary entries while offering ample space for outdoor sofas, rocking chairs, and planters.

• Modern Shed Roof Profile: A streamlined 2:12 main roof pitch gives the exterior an updated country-modern aesthetic with an overall ridge height of just 14.8 ft, making it compliant with most municipal height restrictions.

• Upper Clerestory Window Band: Positioned high along the front elevation beneath the roof overhang, upper clerestory windows flood the living and kitchen spaces with ambient daylight while maintaining privacy from street view.

• High-Performance 2×6 Exterior Framing: Specified with 2×6 wood exterior framing, allowing for thick batt or continuous spray foam insulation to keep energy consumption minimal in all seasons.

Open-Concept Living & Entertaining Hub

Entering from the covered porch, the home transitions into an open-concept living, dining, and cooking layout enhanced by one-sided vaulted ceilings that make the 918 sq. ft. interior feel significantly larger:

• Spacious Living Room (11′-10″ x 18′-3″, 222 Sq. Ft.): The heart of the home, offering flexible space for sectional furniture, coffee tables, and an entertainment console, with large glass doors opening directly out to the porch.

• L-Shaped Chef’s Kitchen & Dining (10′-0″ x 13′-8″, 136 Sq. Ft.): Engineered for practical meal preparation, featuring full-sized appliances, a built-in cooktop/oven, overhead range hood, side window illumination, and designated dining table space.

• Enclosed Laundry & Coat Closet Mudroom (10′-5″ x 6′-0″, 63 Sq. Ft.): Positioned near the front entry, this dedicated utility space houses side-by-side laundry appliances, a folding bench, upper storage cabinets, and a compact indoor tankless water heater.

Split-Bedroom Privacy Layout

The floor plan uses a split layout that places the primary suite and secondary bedroom on opposite ends of the home to ensure privacy for families, roommates, or overnight guests:

• Private Master Bedroom Suite (11′-0″ x 11′-0″, 122 Sq. Ft.): Positioned in the quiet rear corner, providing room for a queen-size bed, nightstands, and dressers.

• Ensuite Master Bathroom (4′-11″ x 7′-11″, 48 Sq. Ft.): Includes a private walk-in corner shower, vanity, and toilet.

• Dedicated Master Walk-In Closet (4′-4″ x 7′-11″, 29 Sq. Ft.): Offers full-height hanging rods and organized shelving right off the master suite.

• Secondary Bedroom / Guest Room (10′-0″ x 12′-0″, 120 Sq. Ft.): Sized to accommodate a queen bed or dual twin setup, equipped with dual windows and built-in closet storage.

• Full Secondary Bathroom (8′-4″ x 6′-0″, 48 Sq. Ft.): Positioned adjacent to the secondary bedroom and accessible from the central hall for day visitors, featuring a full-size soaking tub/shower combination and single vanity.

Efficient HVAC & Mechanical Design

Plan TMS-019-CF1 is engineered to eliminate wasted utility space:

• Ductless Mini-Split Ready: Designed specifically without an interior mechanical furnace closet to preserve square footage. The plan is optimized for a high-efficiency multi-zone ductless mini-split heat pump system with an exterior outdoor condenser pad.

• Optional Central Ducted System: Builders or homeowners desiring traditional forced-air HVAC can run ductwork through the floor framing or crawlspace.

• Tankless Water Heating: Features dedicated wall space in the laundry room for a tankless water heater, which can also be mounted on an exterior wall depending on regional building codes.

Technical Construction Specifications

What Is Included in This Blueprint Package

Your digital plan set from TM Studio-Small House Design provides full construction documentation ready for estimating, builder bids, and building permit reviews:

• Dimensioned Floor Plans: Precision 1/4″ scale blueprints displaying room layouts, wall thickness callouts, partition framing, window/door schedules, and plumbing fixture locations.

• Exterior Elevations: Front, rear, left, and right architectural perspectives showing siding details, roof ridge datums, foundation exposed heights, and clerestory window elevations.

• Roof Layout Plan: Ridge lines, overhang lengths, and 2:12 pitch framing profiles.

• Foundation & Framing Layouts: Crawlspace foundation footprint, load-bearing exterior wall specifications, floor joist spans, and ceiling framing details.

Builder Note: While these plans are drawn to standard International Residential Code (IRC) guidelines, local municipal building departments may require engineering stamps, wind/snow load adaptations, or site-specific zoning approvals from a licensed structural engineer or general contractor in your local jurisdiction.