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22' x 26' Garden Cottage Architectural Plans
22' x 26' Garden Cottage Architectural Plans
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22' x 26' Garden Cottage Architectural Plans
The 22' x 26' Garden Cottage is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage plan at 572 square feet — a compact, well-proportioned design with ceiling heights from 9 to 17 feet and a roofline that peaks at nearly 20 feet. The name fits: this is a cottage designed for a human-scale setting — a backyard, a garden lot, a lakefront property, or a wooded parcel where something oversized would feel wrong.
The 17-foot ceiling height in the main living area creates a sense of vertical space that dramatically changes how 572 square feet feels to live in. Three foundation options — concrete slab, pier/post, or crawlspace — keep the build adaptable to a wide range of site conditions. This is a design that balances simplicity and character in equal measure.
Plan Specifications
- Footprint: 26' W x 22' L
- Height: 19'-10"
- Floor Area: 572 SF
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Foundation: Concrete slab, pier/post, or crawlspace
- Ceiling Height: 9'-0" to 17'-0"
- Est. Materials Cost: From $30,000
What's Included
Complete permit-ready plan set including: floor plan, foundation plan, roof framing plan, all four exterior elevations, wall sections, structural details, window and door schedule, and a full materials list. Ready for building permit submission in most US jurisdictions.
Available Plan Options
- Complete PDF Plan — Full plan set as a print-ready PDF. Instant download.
- PDF + CAD Files — Includes editable DWG CAD files compatible with AutoCAD, Illustrator, and TurboCAD.
Who This Plan Is For
A strong choice for buyers building a guest cottage, a backyard studio, a writer's retreat, a short-term rental on a small lot, or a modest vacation cabin on a lakefront or wooded property. The 17-foot interior ceiling height gives this small footprint a presence and livability that most 572 square foot designs can't match. The three foundation options make it adaptable to nearly any site without adding cost or complexity.
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Drawing Scale
All of our plans are drawn to standard scale (i.e. 1/4" = 1") as per most building and permit requirements.
Complete Plan Set
All plans include: materials list, floor plan, elevations, sections, foundation and roofing plan, electrical plan, plumbing fixture locations, construction details, door and window schedule, and more.