Southern living bellewood cottage

Looking for charming small house plans that can fit any size of family? Consider these cottage-style homes, which are all less than 3,000 square feet.

Sweetbay cottage 2033sqft

We've gathered a collection of house plans with mother-in-law suites for multigenerational living. These homes are flexible regarding form, function, and style.

DescriptionNew Tideland Haven welcomes you with its grand wraparound porch. Once inside, soaring nine-foot vaulted ceilings create a sense of light, air, and space. Enjoy single-level living and entertaining in this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath delight. Photography by Laurey W GlennSee all plans designed by Our Town Plans, LLC.

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The exterior is oh-so inviting, and the beauty of this design is in its traditional simplicity. Atlanta-based architect Brandon Ingram imagined Bellewood Cottage to look right at home on any street. The Southern vernacular plan features a wide front porch that’s just begging for a set of rocking chairs. Ingram’s advice to anyone who is looking to build it is straightforward. “Don’t overdo it. This is a house best left simple and honest to let its subtlety and proportions shine,” he says.

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Our 2019 Idea House, a grand, new-old home set on the water in Crane Island, Florida, is filled with inspiration around every corner. Learn how designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas gave this home this laid-back Southern charm.