With a minimalist vibe and condo-style, the 1,000 sq ft homes maximize space while seamlessly blending indoor with outdoor living. They come in many styles, from modern to farmhouse and often offer open floor plans and include outdoor spaces like porches or patios.
Several plans even offer configurations with three bedrooms, perfect for growing families or hosting guests.
In this article, we'll compare our popular space-savvy 1000 sq ft house plans with one, two, or three bedrooms, and highlight their key features to help you choose the best plan for your new home.
Ashford House Plan
This quaint, two-bedroom cottage floor plan is a gorgeous choice of home, with an intimate porch and a central private rear deck. A board-and-batten exterior with two forward-facing gables offers a striking aesthetic with a romantic visual appeal.
Step inside this 1,000 square foot house to discover light-filled vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace, creating a fine balance of vastness and intimacy. An open floor plan kitchen-living-dining space is both inviting and multifunctional, making it a perfect home plan for couples and small families.
With its modest 967 square foot of heated space, the Ashford House Plan offers both comfort and coziness in a modern living environment. The property's two private rooms are located on opposite sides of the property and are separated by the open-plan living area. This design creates an unrivaled sense of privacy for families, or when guests stay overnight in the second bedroom.
Key Details & Features
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Total Living (heated area): 967 sq ft
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Stories: 1
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Deck: 196 sq ft
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Total Porch: 34 sq ft
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Foundation: Crawl Space
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Bedrooms: 2
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Bathrooms: 2
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Width of House: 40'9"
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Depth of House: 44'
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First Floor Master Suite
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First Floor Laundry Room
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Home Office/Study
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Double Vanity Sink in Master Bathroom
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Hidden Room
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Two-Story Grand Room
Arapahoe House Plan
The charming Arapahoe House Plan is an intimate home plan designed for owners seeking a comfortable, functional living space. The exterior boasts a distinctive stone siding, which adds both character and a country-style aesthetic.
Designed with practicality in mind, this small floor plan offers everything a modern homeowner needs from a comfortable 1,000 square foot home. High ceilings create a sense of openness that's complemented by the open concept kitchen area. With space for an island and an eating bar, the first floor offers ample space for casual dining and entertaining guests.
This garage apartment house plan is functionally elegant, featuring a spacious two-car garage, an interior mudroom, a workshop, a laundry area, a storage closet, and a highly favoured outdoor deck. The owner's suite on the second floor is both spacious and thoughtfully designed, with convenient laundry access from the bedroom and room for a double-vanity sink.
Key Details & Features
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Total Living (heated area): 1,030 sq ft
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Stories: 2
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1st Floor: 223 sq ft
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2nd Floor: 807 sq ft
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Garage: 641 sq ft
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Garage Bays: 2 (Front Load)
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Foundation: Slab
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Bedrooms: 1
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Bathrooms: 1
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Width of House: 24'
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Depth of House: 46'
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Deck
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Home Office/Study
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Second Floor Laundry Room
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Double Vanity Sink in Master Bathroom
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Mud Room
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Laundry Access From Master Bedroom
Knoll Top House Plan
With almost 1,000 square foot of heated living space, the Knoll Top home plan is a cozy retreat with a cleverly crafted functional interior. A picture-perfect brick exterior with a stick roof framing thoughtfully combines modern elegance and rustic charm. The design includes a spacious 240 square foot front porch and an equally generous 240 square foot rear porch, offering extra space for relaxation and entertainment.
Beyond the front door lies a polished, intentionally designed living area on one floor. The 10-foot vaulted ceilings open the room and add magnitude to this small home. An open floor plan connects the living and kitchen areas, with a separate laundry area and space for a pantry cabinet. The two bedrooms, segmented by the central bathroom, feature ample storage space and natural light from dual windows.
Inside this one-floor, two-bedroom home is an exceptionally designed plan approaching 1,000 square foot in size. With plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows, the interior feels bright, airy, and notably lavish. Thoughtfully designed, this house plan has a sizable kitchen, a generous living-dining area, several storage closets, a hallway, and enough room for a three-piece bathroom with a tub.
Key Details & Features
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Total Living (heated area): 960 sq ft
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Stories: 2
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1st Floor: 960 sq ft
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Rear Porch: 240 sq ft
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Total Porch: 240 sq ft
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Foundation: Slab
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Bedrooms: 2
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Bathrooms: 1
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Width of House: 30'
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Depth of House: 48'
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Covered Front Porch
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Covered Back Porch
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First Floor Master Suite
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First Floor Laundry Room
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Cluster Bedroom
Lilly House Plan
This comfortable two-storey home with a size approaching 1,000 square foot is designed to maximize comfort. With a market-favorite wraparound porch, this sheltered area provides relaxation and a charming exterior aesthetic.
Internally, this home plan features 8-foot vaulted ceilings that accentuate the natural light and a welcoming fireplace that adds a touch of warmth. A separate kitchen and living room create clear boundaries and flexibility in how the space is used. A collection of sweeping windows adds to the sense of openness, allowing the outside to flood in.
This small home plan possesses a classic layout that provides clear separation between rooms, offering privacy and defined living floor spaces. The bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor create a condo feel, while a sizable loft on the upper level offers a valuable extra room to work or relax.
Key Details & Features
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Total Living (heated area): 989 sq ft
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Stories: 2
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1st Floor: 756 sq ft
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2nd Floor: 233 sq ft
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Total Porch: 295 sq ft
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Foundation: Crawl Space
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Bedrooms: 1
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Bathrooms: 1
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Width of House: 33'
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Depth of House: 31'8"
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Covered Front, Wraparound Porch
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First Floor Master Suite
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Two-Story Grand Room
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Loft/Home Office
Edgefield House Plan
This charming two-bedroom home plan with a spacious garage and rear porch combines comfy live with sought-after modern amenities. A stylish brick exterior with a pitched roof and front gable oozes chic simplicity and contemporary minimalism.
Inside lies a quaint open-plan kitchen-living room with its customizable designs. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are complemented by palatial windows that add to the sense of airiness. Interior access to the garage offers convenience, while an exterior door leading to the rear porch seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.
Within this 996 square foot house plan is a spacious 12-6 x 12-0 master room, complete with a sizable 5-10 x 12-0 bathroom with closet, a second guest room, a communal bathroom, and a vast open-concept kitchen-living area. The garage features two grand windows and an expansive 14-0 x 22-0 floor space, with room for one parking bay and storage access.
Key Details & Features
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Total Living (heated area): 996 sq ft
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Stories: 1
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Front Porch: 83 sq ft
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Rear Porch: 128 sq ft
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Garage: 327 sq ft
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Garage Bays: 1 (Front Load)
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Foundation: Slab/Crawl
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Bedrooms: 2
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Bathrooms: 2
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Width of House: 44'-4"
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Depth of House: 43'-6"
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