PLAN 1099-21

This charming modern cottage packs an impressive amount of function and character into just 1,102 square feet. Measuring only 32 feet wide by 34 feet deep, the compact two-bedroom, one-bath home is ideally suited for a narrow lot while maintaining a surprisingly spacious and open interior. Running through the center of the cottage is a dramatic vaulted space that visually connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. This open floor plan, combined with the soaring ceiling over the dining area, gives the home a sense of volume and openness that far exceeds its modest footprint. Large windows throughout bring abundant natural light into the rooms. The efficient kitchen features a 9-foot ceiling, full-size appliances, and a generous 6-foot peninsula with a breakfast bar. A stacked washer and dryer occupy a closet adjacent to the kitchen. The living area also has a 9-foot ceiling and is sized for a comfortable furniture arrangement. A tiled foyer creates a welcoming transition from the front entry and opens upward into the dramatic vault. Above the bathroom and hallway and visible as you enter the home, is a cozy loft, accessed by a ladder, adding flexible space and an architectural focal point. Access doors on either side of the loft provide easy entry to abundant attic storage. A short hallway leads from the main living area to two good-sized bedrooms and the bathroom. All these spaces have 9-foot ceilings, creating a comfortable, generous atmosphere despite the home's compact dimensions. Bathroom fixtures include a 3’x4’ shower, and two small closets conceal the home's mechanical equipment. Exposed wood beams support the walls of the central vault, while horizontal wood slats on the foyer walls are a distinctive architectural detail that complements the modern cottage aesthetic. Outside, the cottage’s simple geometry is finished in crisp white board-and-batten siding, contrasted by the central column on both the front and rear elevations which feature brown painted horizontal siding. The entry deck is sheltered by a distinctive suspended flat roof. The cottage has a symmetrical form and a strong, balanced presence yet does not feel overly formal. Compact, efficient, and filled with architectural character, this 1,102-square-foot cottage demonstrates how thoughtful design can make a small home feel substantially larger than its actual footprint.