2 Story Cottage Floor Plans
Going two stories keeps the cottage footprint small on a tight lot while fitting three beds upstairs.
Plan specs
- Total area
- 1,300 ft²
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Generated to scale — every room dimension is real and the areas sum to the total.
A good cottage plan feels bigger than its square footage. The trick is an efficient core — living, kitchen, and dining flowing together — with one or two bedrooms tucked to the side and a covered porch that adds outdoor living without adding conditioned space.
Designing a 2 story cottage plan
- A front porch adds usable space and curb appeal for very little cost.
- Open the living, kitchen, and dining to make a small footprint feel roomy.
- One bedroom plus a flex/office is a flexible pattern for couples.