The Yellow House
Compact Cottage House Plan
840 Sq Ft | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 2-Story
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The Yellow House Plan
Compact Cottage Plan
840 SQ. FT. | 1 BED | 1.5 BATH | 2-STORY | SLAB ON GRADE
At just 840 square feet, The Yellow House has a layout that feels far more spacious than its footprint suggests. Cozy, character-filled details — a built-in desk nook, an eat-in kitchen island, and arched doorways — give this compact cottage a warmth and personality that larger homes often lack. A powder room for guests, under-stair storage, and entry cubbies keep the main floor organized and effortless.
The open upstairs bedroom offers a private retreat with generous dressing space, a walk-in closet with a stacked washer/dryer, and a full bath customizable for one or two sinks, a larger vanity, or even a pedestal tub. Whether you’re building a primary residence, a vacation getaway, or a backyard guest house. The Yellow House is a space you can truly call home.
Built-In Desk Nook: A charming built-in desk nook on the main floor creates a dedicated workspace or study area without consuming a separate room.
Eat-In Kitchen Island: A well-proportioned kitchen island with eat-in seating anchors the open main floor — perfect for casual meals and everyday living.
Arched Doorways: Architectural arched doorways add warmth and character throughout, giving this compact cottage a distinctive, custom feel.
Entry Cubbies & Under-Stair Storage: Thoughtfully designed entry cubbies and under-stair storage keep the compact footprint organized and clutter-free.
Private Upstairs Bedroom Suite: The open upstairs bedroom offers complete privacy from the main floor, with generous dressing space and a walk-in closet with a stacked washer/dryer.
Customizable Full Bath: The full bath can be configured for one or two sinks, a larger vanity, or a pedestal tub — fully adaptable to your preferences.
- Footprint: 22’ 0” Width x 42’ 0” Depth (Ideal for narrow lots, backyard placement, or infill builds)
- Max Ridge Height: 24’ 0”
- Foundation: Slab on Grade
- Framing: 2x4 Exterior Walls
- 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 Yellow House proves that a small home can have a big personality — with every built-in, every arch, and every storage detail working together to create a space that feels complete, comfortable, and completely yours.
Every blueprint is crafted by Angela, a professional spatial designer with a degree in Construction Graphics Technology from Purdue University 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 engineered 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