Small Home Designs & Lake Cabin Plans From

This small one–bedroom house was designed for a lakeside lot with a side view. The great room has a prow–like outer wall that's glazed all the way up to the roofline, expanding the view up and to the side while providing abundant natural light. This house would work perfectly as a cozy retreat or vacation home.

An 8'–deep deck wraps from the front of the house all the way around the great room. The front door opens to the spacious great room. This room features a dramatic ceiling that rises to a lofty 20' in the center. In addition to the tall glazed wall, there's a large picture window facing the rear that would be an ideal spot for a dining room table.

The original homeowners placed a wood–burning stove in the great room to help heat the living areas of the house. However, since there is no living area above the great room, you could place a wood–burning stove – or a fireplace, anywhere you wish. An ideal spot for a fireplace would be on the windowless wall facing front, as it could then be enjoyed from the kitchen, the dining area, and the greatroom.

The kitchen is located next to the great room, and is open to it. Three doors in the kitchen area open to the (optional) basement, the bedroom, and a full bath that doubles as a guest bathroom.

Stairs at the entryway lead up to a very large loft area with a peaked ceiling. This area looks down at the great room, and enjoys the same views through the upper windows.

The optional basement may hold additional bedrooms if needed, storage, a cellar, and a laundry/utility room.

Foundation Info
This house was originally designed to have a basement foundation. However, if you prefer a crawlspace or a slab foundation, these are fairly simple and inexpensive changes that your builder can often make for you. If the basement design is not displayed in the Floor Plans, it's because it is unfinished.