Cottage Designs
from North Dakota State University Agricultural Extension Service
Download free design plans and building details for
seven simple cottages.
Four Bedroom Cottage or Cabin
This low-volume home offers ideas for inexpensive construction
and energy efficiency.
Two Bedroom Cottage This
simple cottage, designed for masonry construction, has a front
entry porch and a practical utility room at the back door.
Little Cottage A pretty, 750
square foot, one-bedroom home.
Three Bedroom Cottage with Front Porch -
Masonry Construction A beautiful
1947 design.
Three Bedroom Cottage with Front Porch -
Frame Construction These drawings are similar to the
cottage above but detailed for wood frame construction.
Three Bedroom Home A classic
Cape Cod cottage design
Three Bedroom Cottage A 1947
variation of a Cape Cod home.
About These
Cooperative Extension Plans: These plans were developed
over many years by engineers at U.S. Land Grant universities.
They are generally older plans that need to be revised for
today's construction methods, codes and standards. They provide
design ideas and conceptual information for planning purposes.
The plans were prepared through the USDA Cooperative Farm
Buildings Plan Exchange.
Buildings must
resist various forces from snow, wind, earthquake and use. They
also must adhere to local building and zoning codes. A local
building inspector, engineer, building supplier, or building
contractor can help you determine what is a safe and legal
building for your area.