The Blue House
Compact Coastal Cottage | Slab on GradeCompact Coastal Cottage | Slab on Grade
1074 Sq Ft | 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2-Story
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Modify This PlanThe Blue House
Compact Coastal Cottage Plan
1,074 SQ. FT. | 2 BED | 2.5 BATH | 2-STORY
Step onto the deep front porch of The Blue House and feel the coastal breeze take over. This charming 1,074 sq. ft. compact cottage blueprint proves that thoughtful design beats raw square footage every single time—delivering a complete, high-end home in a remarkably efficient footprint.
With an open main level featuring a built-in window seat and two private upstairs bedroom suites, this design is the perfect solution for a weekend coastal retreat, a smart starter home, or a high-performing short-term vacation rental on a tight lot.
Classic Front Porch: A deep, welcoming covered entry designed for relaxed morning coffee and evening conversations.
Efficient Open Main Level: L-shaped cabinetry and a centered dining layout maximize kitchen functionality with zero wasted space.
Character-Filled Living: A built-in window seat adds a cozy reading nook and timeless architectural charm to the main living area.
Dual Private Suites: Both second-level bedrooms feature their own dedicated full bathrooms—ideal for guests, roommates, or rental privacy.
Double Covered Porches: A second covered porch at the rear extends the living space outdoors and adds great structural depth.
- Footprint: 26’ 0” Width x 28’ 0” Depth (Excellent for ultra-narrow or infill lots)
- Max Ridge Height: 26’ 0”
- Foundation: Cost-efficient Slab on Grade
- Framing: 2x4 Exterior Walls | Truss Roof Framing
- Ceilings: 9’ First Floor | 8’ Second Floor
- Roof Details: Steep 12 on 12 Pitch | Truss Framing
Every blueprint in our collection is crafted with a strict focus on structural flow and spatial efficiency. The Blue House completely eliminates wasted hallway space, maximizing every square inch to deliver an airy, premium living experience in one of the most efficient footprints in our catalog.
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 designed for flood and hurricane zones.
Purchase of PDF Set includes:
- Cover sheet with general notes
- Foundation Plan
- Floor Plans with Dimensions
- Exterior Elevations
- Cross Section
- Door & Window Schedules
- Roof plan
- Electrical Plans
- Cabinetry Elevations (most plans- please inquire to confirm)
What's Not Included:
- Architectural or Engineering Stamp - handled locally if required
- Site Plan - handled locally when required
- Mechanical Drawings (location of heating and air equipment and duct work) - your subcontractors handle this
- Plumbing Drawings (drawings showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations) - your subcontractors handle this
- Energy calculations - handled locally when required
Purchase of Chief Architect plan:
- Plan and Layout files (.plan and .layout) files formatted to be used in design software Chief Architect X15 or Home Designer Pro 2024
- All materials and textures related to plan for 3D viewing
- PDF plan set included with purchase
Readable Reverse Add-On:
- A right reading mirror image of the plan (flipped vertically from right to left) with all dimensions and text formatted to be read correctly